Pilbara Dialogue
BACKGROUND
The Pilbara Dialogue was established by the Commission in early 2008 as a high level round table for the exchange of key information and the development of coordinated strategies and actions between major stakeholders involved in the planning and development of the Pilbara region.
Critical issues identified through the Dialogue are directed to the Minister for Regional Development, the Commission’s Board, appropriate Government agencies and relevant organisations as part of the process of seeking strategic outcomes.
LATEST UPDATE
At the most recent Dialogue meeting held on the 18 September 2009 there was a focus on upcoming major projects in the Pilbara funded through Royalties for Regions. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development; Lands the Hon Wendy Duncan MLC opened the meeting with a brief overview of the Royalties for Regions program. This was followed by presentations on the Pilbara Revitalisation Plan, the Pilbara Underground Power Program and a presentation by LandCorp.
Mr Peter Harper from the Australian Bureau of Statistics presented on the upcoming 2011 census and also assisted the Hon Wendy Duncan facilitate the Pilbara launch of the “Spotlight on the Pilbara” website, supported by the Deputy Chair of the Board of the Commission, Mr Andre Bush.
Water Forum
The Pilbara Dialogue Meeting held on the 18 September was used as the platform for the inaugural Pilbara Water Forum which was facilitated by the Pilbara Development Commission and the Department for Regional Development and Lands.
The Forum afforded the attendees the opportunity of learning firsthand the outcomes from the State Government’s Pilbara Integrated Water Supply Prefeasibility Study released in May 2009 and to discuss the potential opportunities and benefits arising as the Government moves into the next stage of development.
The Study identified a range of options for water in the Pilbara including; mine dewater for various uses; pipeline construction to integrate source with demand; and desalination options.
Following on from the Study the State Government is planning to formally call for EOI’s from the public and private sectors to submit applications for funding to investigate and test the feasibility of pilot projects and further works. The Government is keen to receive proposals which leverage opportunities to partner with the Commonwealth Government, industry and Indigenous communities.
CONTACT
Jenna Dodge
(08) 9173 8415
jenna.dodge@pdc.wa.gov.au
LATEST PRESENTATIONS
Pilbara Dialogue
LANDCORP - Ben Killigrew (PDF 1.19MB, High Res 11.8MB)
AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS - Peter Harper (PPT 232KB)
DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LANDS - Andrew Mann (PPT 2.66MB)
HORIZON POWER - Peter Jensen (PPT 3.42MB)
Water Forum
DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT & LANDS - Paul Rosair (PPT 1.3MB)
MWH AUSTRALIA - Peter Fraser (PPT 535KB)
DEPARTMENT OF WATER - Dr Hamid Mohsenzadeh (PPT 4.11MB)
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PAST PRESENTATIONS
CHAMBER OF MINERALS AND ENERGY - Nicole Roocke
ROYALTIES FOR REGIONS - Paul Rosair
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING - Shane Hamilton
AUROX RESOURCES BALLA BALLA - Mark Hoffman
CURTIN UNIVERSITY - Christopher Brook
DAMPIER PORT AUTHORITY - Wayne Young
MOLY MINES - Mike Glyone
PILBARA TAFE - Barry McKnight
PANGO - Bob Neville (PDF 1,836KB)
PORT HEDLAND PORT AUTHORITY - Craig Wilson (PDF 10,901KB)
PILBARA INDUSTRY COMMUNITY COUNCIL - David Parker (PDF 275KB)
DEPARTMENT FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS - Helne Shanks (PDF 177KB)
DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE - Jim Kaucz (PDF 72KB)
ATLAS IRON LTD - Ken Brinsden (PDF 456KB)
CITIC PACIFIC MINING - Liz Storr (PDF 923KB)
PILBARA REGIONAL COUNCIL - Lynne Craigie (PDF 207KB)
LANDCORP - Mike Garner (PDF 865KB)
WA COUNTRY HEALTH - Patrick Melberg (PDF 389KB)
DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE - Paul Platt
DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE - Ray Patterson (PDF 537KB)
BHP BILLITON - Tim Crossley (PDF 281KB)
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Wayne Silver (PDF 281)
CHEVRON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (PDF 568KB)
NOTE: Not all presentations are aviailable for download as presenters may choose not to release the information. Presentations are available in PowerPoint (PPT) or PDF version.