Regional Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls today announced that major Australian developers Lend Lease Development Pty Ltd; Australand Holdings Ltd; and Mirvac (WA) Pty Ltd had made the short list to develop up to five sites in the city centre and a premium coastal residential community of more than 2,500 dwellings at Mulataga.
“The companies were chosen from a strong field of nine developers who responded to LandCorp’s Expressions of Interest late last year,” Mr Grylls said.
“Having development companies of this quality focus their interest in the region is an historical moment for the people of Karratha and clear evidence that the ‘Pilbara Cities’ initiative is succeeding.
“They were chosen based on their demonstrated understanding of the complexities and importance of the project as well as their expertise and capacity to deliver.”
The Minister said the project had been a high priority for the State Government since it announced its intention to establish Karratha as a major City of the North at the launch of the ‘Pilbara Cities’ initiative in November 2009.
“At that launch, the State Government made it clear we intend to bring real and lasting change to the Pilbara,” he said.
“By forging solid partnerships with private developers, the Government will harness significant additional capacity to realise the growth plans for the region.”
Part of the broader City of the North Plan, the redevelopment in the centre of Karratha will create a new and ambient city core, featuring medium density commercial, retail and residential opportunities.
At the same time, Karratha will be linked to the water with the first coastal residential estate to be developed on more than 160ha at Mulataga.
Mr Grylls said he was encouraged by the level of national and international interest in the opportunity.
“State Government Royalties for Regions has committed a billion dollars to the region over the next four years and the private sector can see there are huge opportunities in the North-West,” he said.
“Fostering this new level of interest in the region is what ‘Pilbara Cities’ is all about.”
The short-listed developers will advance to a Request for Proposal stage in the procurement process where they will work with LandCorp to refine project concepts.
A preferred proponent is expected to be announced in September.
More information can be found by visiting LandCorp’s website at
Minister's office - 9213 7000