Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara

Current Projects Across the Shire of East Pilbara

This page provides an overview of the Shire of East Pilbara’s major projects being delivered under Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara.

Resilient by Design brings together major infrastructure and community projects that support liveability, essential services, regional connectivity and long-term resilience across the East Pilbara.

Rather than being viewed as isolated projects, these works form part of a coordinated approach to planning, funding and delivering infrastructure that is practical, reliable and suited to a remote Pilbara environment.

This page shows how each project fits into the broader program. IndividualContinue reading

Current Projects Across the Shire of East Pilbara

This page provides an overview of the Shire of East Pilbara’s major projects being delivered under Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara.

Resilient by Design brings together major infrastructure and community projects that support liveability, essential services, regional connectivity and long-term resilience across the East Pilbara.

This page shows how each project fits into the broader program. Individual project pages provide detailed information, updates and FAQs relevant to each project.

What’s Being Delivered

The Shire is currently progressing multiple major projects across the East Pilbara, including:

Newman Youth and Community Hub

A major community infrastructure project bringing together youth, learning, recreation and community spaces in one connected precinct.

Newman Airport Integrated Redevelopment

A staged redevelopment to support safer, more reliable aviation services and long-term regional connectivity.

Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

An essential infrastructure upgrade to support increased capacity, environmental compliance, service reliability and Newman’s long-term growth.

Cape Keraudren Boat Ramp Upgrade

A coastal access and marine infrastructure project supporting safer boating, recreation and visitor use.

Alongside these major projects, the Shire continues to invest in roads, recreation facilities, community spaces and essential services across the East Pilbara.

Recently Completed Projects

Nullagine Pool
A completed aquatic facility supporting recreation, heat safety, water safety and community wellbeing in Nullagine.

(Project completed — page retained for information purposes only.)

Why Resilient by Design Matters

The East Pilbara faces unique challenges due to its size, remoteness, climate and its role in supporting Australia’s resources sector.

Resilient by Design connects major projects and guides how infrastructure is planned, funded and delivered. It focuses on safety, reliability, long-term capacity, suitability for remote-area operation and responsible asset management.

By coordinating project delivery, the Shire can better manage risk, sequence works efficiently and ensure infrastructure investments support each other over time.

How the Program is Being Delivered

Projects within the Resilient by Design program progress through structured delivery stages, including:

Planning and technical assessment
Detailed design
Procurement and tender processes
Construction and commissioning

Projects delivered under the Resilient by Design program are funded through a combination of Shire investment and external funding support.

Depending on the project, this includes contributions from State and Federal Governments and grant programs, allowing the Shire to leverage external investment while delivering essential infrastructure and community facilities across the East Pilbara.

Explore Individual Projects

Detailed information, updates and project-specific FAQs are available on each individual project page:

Each page provides the most up-to-date information relevant to that project.

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Project Update – May 2026 | Two Major Projects Move Into Delivery

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Two major Newman infrastructure projects have moved from planning into delivery, with works now progressing on the Newman Youth and Community Hub and the Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
The Shire of East Pilbara officially broke ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, marking the formal start of construction at the future Hub site on the corner of Newman Drive and Iron Ore Parade.
The ceremony brought together community members, project partners and stakeholders to mark an important step forward for the project. Once complete, the Hub will bring together a community library, youthContinue reading
Two major Newman infrastructure projects have moved from planning into delivery, with works now progressing on the Newman Youth and Community Hub and the Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
The Shire of East Pilbara officially broke ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, marking the formal start of construction at the future Hub site on the corner of Newman Drive and Iron Ore Parade.
The ceremony brought together community members, project partners and stakeholders to mark an important step forward for the project. Once complete, the Hub will bring together a community library, youth centre, recording studio, meeting rooms, recreation spaces and outdoor community areas into one connected precinct.
Site establishment works are now progressing, with temporary fencing expected to be installed around the Youth Hub site as the construction area is prepared for the next stage of works.
The Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade is also underway, strengthening essential infrastructure and supporting future opportunities for greater recycled wastewater use across Newman.
Together, these projects form part of the Shire’s broader Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara initiative — a long-term approach to delivering integrated infrastructure and community projects across the region.
Community members may notice increased activity around project sites as early works and site preparation continue.
Further updates will be provided as works progress.
Project Update – May 2026 | Groundbreaking Ceremony Confirmed

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The Shire of East Pilbara will officially break ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, marking the formal commencement of construction on the project.
The event will also officially launch the Shire’s broader Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara initiative — a long-term approach to delivering integrated infrastructure and community projects across the East Pilbara.
Community members are invited to attend the ceremony and learn more about the future Hub, including through virtual reality walkthrough displays and opportunities to speak directly with the project team.
Once complete, the Newman Youth and CommunityContinue reading
The Shire of East Pilbara will officially break ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, marking the formal commencement of construction on the project.
The event will also officially launch the Shire’s broader Resilient by Design: Building a Sustainable East Pilbara initiative — a long-term approach to delivering integrated infrastructure and community projects across the East Pilbara.
Community members are invited to attend the ceremony and learn more about the future Hub, including through virtual reality walkthrough displays and opportunities to speak directly with the project team.
Once complete, the Newman Youth and Community Hub will bring together a community library, youth centre, recording studio, meeting rooms, recreation spaces and outdoor community areas into one connected precinct designed to support youth, learning and broader community wellbeing.
The Hub has been designed as a space for the whole community — somewhere different generations, services and activities can come together in one shared location.
The project is being delivered through Shire investment alongside significant support from the Australian Government, the Western Australian Government and Lotterywest.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Corner of Newman Drive and Iron Ore Parade, Newman
The event will include:
• Official proceedings and ceremonial sod-turning
• Community BBQ
• VR walkthrough displays
• Opportunities to meet the project team
The Australian Government, Western Australian Government and Lotterywest are recognised as Major Supporters of the Newman Youth and Community Hub project.
Project Update - February 2026 | Major Projects Program Moves into Delivery Phase February 2026

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The Shire of East Pilbara’s major projects program is moving into a key delivery phase, with several region-wide projects progressing at the same time across inland and coastal communities.
The Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade has been approved and is moving into design and construction, supporting long-term service reliability and environmental compliance.
The Newman Youth and Community Hub has completed planning and design, with the tender process now closed and submissions under evaluation ahead of construction.
The Newman Airport Integrated Redevelopment has completed design for the taxiway and apron extension and upgrade, with the tender process commencing soon for PhaseContinue reading
The Shire of East Pilbara’s major projects program is moving into a key delivery phase, with several region-wide projects progressing at the same time across inland and coastal communities.
The Newman Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade has been approved and is moving into design and construction, supporting long-term service reliability and environmental compliance.
The Newman Youth and Community Hub has completed planning and design, with the tender process now closed and submissions under evaluation ahead of construction.
The Newman Airport Integrated Redevelopment has completed design for the taxiway and apron extension and upgrade, with the tender process commencing soon for Phase 1 of the construction works. The terminal building upgrade is currently undergoing planning and design.
In the coastal part of the region, the Cape Keraudren Boat Ramp Upgrade is progressing to improve access and safety at a key recreational and tourism location, supporting regional visitation and community use, with planning and design underway.
Together with recently completed projects such as the Nullagine Pool, these works reflect a coordinated, region-wide approach to delivering essential infrastructure and community facilities across the East Pilbara.
Further updates will be provided as projects reach key milestones.