Onslow Business Investment Guide
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ONSLOW BUSINESS INVESTMENT GUIDE SECOND EDITION 2017 Compiled by 2 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry CONTENTS SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF ONSLOW, THE PILBARA REGION AND GLOBAL LANDSCAPE 7 Onslow 7 Pilbara Region 8 Global Landscape 8 SECTION 2: INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITY 11 2.1 Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Area (Ashburton North SIA) 11 2.2 Wheatstone LNG Development 12 2.3 Macedon Domestic Gas Project 13 2.4 Varanus Island Gas Hub 14 2.5 Devil Creek Gas Plant 14 2.6 Gorgon Project 14 2.7 Onslow Salt Pty Ltd 15 2.8 Sino Iron Project 15 2.9 Pannawonica and Robe Valley Operations 16 2.10 Thevenard WA Oil Facility 16 2.11 Tubridgi Gas Storage Facility 17 2.12 Onslow Airport 17 2.13 Onslow Marine Support Base 19 2.14 West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) 20 2.15 K + S Salt Australia 21 2.16 Beadon Creek Marina 22 2.17 Light Industrial Area and Mixed Business Land 22 2.18 Port of Ashburton 22 2.19 Scarborough Gas Field 23 2.20 Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC 23 2.21 Tourism 24 2.22 Pastoral 24 2.23 Other potential new industries and opportunities 25 SECTION 3: SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE – INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY AMENITY 28 3.1 Affordable and accessible accommodation 28 3.2 Port of Ashburton: PPA - (refer to 2.19) 29 3.3 Beadon Creek Boat Marina: DoT – (refer to 2.16) 29 3.4 Onslow Airport: Shire of Ashburton - (refer also to 2.12) 29 3.5 OMSB Onslow Marine Support Base - (refer also to 2.13) 29 3.6 Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) 29 3.7 Local, State and Commonwealth Government Services 30 3.8 Hospitality and Services 30 3.9 Recreational and Social Facilities 31 SECTION 4: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES AND NETWORKS 32 Acronyms 34 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 3 Driving the Pilbara for over 35 years! ONSLOW • PORT HEDLAND • KARRATHA • NEWMAN • PARABURDOO KEY FEATURES • Large diverse fleet mix • Shutdown requirements • Short & long term vehicle rental & leasing • Fit for purpose mine equipped vehicles • Fleet / Retail vehicle servicing & repairs • Tyres (all major brands) • Batteries & windscreen repairs & replacement Call: 136 139 Email: [email protected] www.thriftywa.com.au Onslow Branch: 596 Beadon Creek Rd, Onslow WA 6710 Call: (08) 9181 3200 PRESIDENTS FOREWORD WELCOME TO THE ONSLOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY BUSINESS INVESTMENT GUIDE 2017 The Onslow Chamber of Commerce & Industry acknowledge and pay respects to the Thalanyji Elders past, present and future as the traditional owners of the land in and around Onslow. Since the publication This sustained economic growth and success can be of the first Pilbara attributed to a number of factors including: Development Commission • The vision of the Western Australian State (PDC) sponsored Government to establish the Ashburton North Onslow Chamber of Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) and subsequent Commerce and Industry ongoing oversight and support. (OCCI) Onslow Business In essence, Ashburton North SIA provided the Investment Guide in 2016, catalyst for growth around the Wheatstone the Onslow economy has and Macedon projects which demonstrated to remained strong. In addition to the US$ 34 billion other investors the benefits and opportunities Chevron-operated Wheatstone Liquefied Natural Gas connected with conducting business in Onslow. (LNG) and BHP Billiton’s $US 1.5 billion Macedon New investors also have confidence in the Domestic Gas Projects, Onslow continues to grow area through support provided by the State with a number of developments having come on train Government in actively overseeing growth and or ramped up. Construction of the Onslow Marine development through its Department of State Support Base (OMSB), the recent announcement to Development (DSD). build WA’s largest gas storage facility at the cost of $69 million by the owner of the Dampier to Bunbury Natural • Commitment from industry and business Gas Pipeline (DBNGP), interest from K+S Salt to towards local supply of goods and services. establish a salt works in the area and the Department Since 2010 the Chevron-operated Wheatstone of Transport’s planned 12 pen Marina demonstrate the Project alone has awarded $350m in contracts extent of this growth. to local business and created more than 7,000 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 5 direct and indirect jobs within the Onslow area. • Collective planning and sharing of resources This support for local content is set to continue within and beyond Onslow. with the Wheatstone Project keen to continue The level of collaboration between key to increase their current commitment to the stakeholders and the sharing of resources and community – as is BHP (with $3m spent with information has also contributed to the creation local businesses since commencing operations) of an environment that supports investment and associated major contractors. and business development at all levels. • Capacity of local suppliers to provide required Development of key documents and tools such goods and services. as this Guide and OnslowConnect (electronic The OCCI has been instrumental in acting as business opportunities data base), hosting a key facilitator in relation to linking small and of briefing sessions by contractors relating to medium size enterprises (SMEs) to expert major works, and conferences such as the New training, support and essential information. Pilbara Economic Development Conference The OCCI has also brokered opportunities actively promote investments that are available, and implemented strategies and policies – in create opportunity for local supply and partnership with key stakeholders including contribute to the affordability of doing business industry, private enterprises, the not for profit and investing in Onslow. sector and government – that has positioned local SMEs to become increasingly competitive, For the OCCI, 2016 proved to be another prosperous sustainable and capable. and successful year, with membership peaking at 120, the OCCI winning the Rinehart Development of Northern • Access to supporting infrastructure and excellent community amenity. Regional WA Award, myself, as President being one of With the significant investment from the three finalists in the Horizon Power Leadership and Wheatstone Project, the State Government Innovation Award and the relocation of the OCCI to and the Shire of Ashburton (in excess of $320 new premises in the centre of town. Beyond Onslow, million ) into construction and upgrade of the OCCI has also been instrumental in establishing utilities, infrastructure and community amenity, the Pilbara Regional Chambers of Commerce which Onslow is not only able to provide secure culminated in the hosting of the New Pilbara Economic power and water to existing industry, but has Development Conference in Perth (November 2016). the capacity to meet increasing demand. The Onslow as a community is also becoming highly imminent transition of the Port of Ashburton to becoming an open deep water port is another regarded and presents an ideal place and space to growth catalyst and construction of major live, work, establish, grow and sustain a business. A infrastructure such as a pool, skate park, range of hospitality options, commercial outlets, direct basketball courts, new housing, commercial flights to Perth, access to ideal recreational activities business centre and hospitality venues is – in particular the Mackerel Islands – social events attracting more people to live on a permanent and ideal climate are attractive incentives for workers, basis in the town. families and visitors to the town. 6 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry With over 650 copies of the 2016 Guide distributed In making this document available again to a broad within and beyond Australia, feedback relating to the range of stakeholders, the OCCI is confident that the Guide has been overwhelmingly positive. In response opportunities associated with the economic growth to feedback and requests, the 2017 Guide is once again in the Onslow Area will continue to contribute to the designed to present an overview of what is available overall sustainability of Onslow from a social, economic currently, future projects and plausible developments and environmental perspective. to inform potential business developers, operators and Finally, the OCCI would like to thank contributors to investors. this Guide, including the DSD, resource and business Divided into four sections, the 2017 Guide includes: representatives who reviewed their respective sections and the sponsors and members of the OCCI for their 1. Overview of Onslow, the Pilbara and global ongoing support. landscape 2. Industry and business development and activity 3. Supporting infrastructure – industrial and Geoff Herbert community amenity President Onslow Chamber of Commerce 4. Business support services and networks and Industry Cautionary statement relevant to projects listed as Under Consideration, Subject to Funding and Pre-feasibility Some of the items discussed in this guide are forward-looking and have not been confirmed or committed to by any of the proponents. These items have been included to stimulate discussion and expose and inform readers of what could be available in the future. The OCCI has documented these items in good faith however cautions that the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking items. Furthermore, the OCCI advises that any potential investors should conduct their own due diligence and not rely on the contents of this document. Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry