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

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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 7 SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF ONSLOW, THE PILBARA REGION AND GLOBAL LANDSCAPE

Onslow Consequently, Onslow is a popular tourist destination and get-away location for visitors from inland and south Onslow is located on the coast within the Shire of of the State. Ashburton on the Traditional Lands of the Thalanyji People in the Pilbara region of Western Australia - 1386 kms north of Perth and 360 kms south of Karratha. Demographics (ABS 2006 and 2011) The township is 80km west off the North West Coastal Highway. It is ideally located to service offshore locations including the Mackerel and Montebello Islands, Barrow Island (Gorgon LNG Plant), Exmouth Gulf, and the Carnarvon Basin (oil and gas reserves) as well as in- land mines including Rio Tinto’s Mesa A and Mesa J sites and the potential West Pilbara Iron Ore Project sites including Red Hill and Mt Stuart Stations, located 35-85km south west of Pannawonica The population of Onslow in 2006 was 576,however, the number of persons present in Onslow on Census night 2006 was 934 (includes residents, tourists and visitors). In the 2011 Census, there were 667 people in Onslow. This figure does not include the Fly in Fly out (FIFO) population at Ashburton North SIA – which has the Pilbara Region of Location of Onslow in relation to capacity to accommodate in excess of 8000 personnel. Western Australia Barrow Island and the Wheatstone Based on the number of projects currently operating Project or in train however, projections are that the population The following table provides an overview of where of Onslow will stabilize at around 950 to 1,000 in the Onslow is positioned in relation to other key centres medium term. and strategic sites within Western Australia

Locations Road Sea Note Km Perth to 1,386 1,450km By road, Perth to Onslow is Onslow 154km closer than Perth to Dampier Perth to 1,540 1,565km By sea Perth to Onslow is 2 http://www.pdc.wa.gov.au/files/6314/2888/0435/Pilbara_regional_Investment_Blueprint_-_Summary_Document.pdf Dampier 115km closer than Perth to Dampier In 2011, 52.8% of the population were male and 47.2% 3 Shire of Ashburton’s Gross Regional Product is estimated at $12.51 billion, which represents 4.9% of the state’s GSP (Gross State Product) Perth to 1,260 1,340km were female. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exmouth people made up 27.1% of the population. Onslow to 315 340km Dampier Onslow to 400 110km Exmouth Onslow 57nm to Barrow Island Onslow The Northern Carnarvon to the Basin extends 500 km along Carnarvon the coast from Exmouth to Basin 1 beyond Port Hedland. Onslow is strategically positioned mid Of the employed people in Onslow in 2011, 18.8% point worked in Other Non-Metallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying. Other major industries of employment Although subject to high temperatures in summer and included Accommodation 7.0%, School Education occasional cyclones, Onslow has an annual average 6.4%, Road Freight Transport 4.8% and Other Food temperature of 31 degrees making it an ideal climate Product Manufacturing 4.2%. for at least nine months a year.

1 The Northern Carnarvon Basin covers an area of approximately 535,000sqkm and considered to be Australia’s premier hydrocarbon producing province containing an established network of oil and gas production infrastructure.

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Industrial Opportunities

Ashburton North Strategic Industrial Area is an established 8,000ha gas processing precinct, available for further investment.

Current proponent’s at Ashburton North that are adding diversity and will provide ongoing growth to the local economy include Chevron Australia’s $29 billion Wheatstone LNG project, BHP Billiton’s Macedon Domestic Gas Plant as well as established and planned salt processing operations.

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LAND1078_A4 Press Ad.indd 1 4/05/2017 4:28 PM Pilbara region Many of the opportunities outlined within this Guide The Pilbara region consists of four local government continue to align directly with the PDC Blueprint priorities. authorities (LGA) including: The OCCI anticipates that with this regional focus and support, in addition to local strategies and initiatives, there • The Shire of Ashburton which encompasses will continue to be significant business development and Tom Price, Pannawonica, Paraburdoo, Onslow growth in Onslow. and the Aboriginal communities of Wakathuni, Innawonga, Youngalena, Jundaru and Bindi Bindi Global Landscape • The Town of Port Hedland encompassing The world’s urban population is now close to 3.9 billion Port and South Hedland and the Aboriginal and is expected to reach 6.3 billion by 2050. Along with communities of Yandeyarra, Warralong, Strelley, this population increase is the continued shift from rural Marta Marta, Tjalka Boorda and Punju Njamal to urban living. • The City of Karratha consisting of Karratha, Accordingly, there will be an increased demand for high Dampier, Roebourne, Point Samson, Wickham quality produce and food, tourism and minerals and and the Aboriginal communities of Cheeditha, energy – each of which can be supplied or made available Ngurrawaana, Weymel and Mingullatharndo from Onslow – especially through the OMSB and the deep water port. • The East Pilbara Shire encompassing Newman, Marble Bar, Nullagine and the Aboriginal As identified at the New Pilbara conference, in the coming Communities of Jigalong, Parnpajinya, Punmu, decades, agricultural opportunities in the Pilbara could be Kunawarritji, Parngurr, Irrungadi, Pipunya and significant considering easy access to existing food bowls, Goodabinya favorable conditions to commence production of produce locally (sun and availability of water) and a thriving cattle The current population of the Pilbara is approximately industry. 66,000 (ABS 2014 Regional Population Growth). The PDC’s Pilbara Regional Investment Blueprint2 (Blueprint) Also in favour of the Pilbara region from a global has set an aspirational population target of 200,000 perspective is its geographic proximity to Asia, the natural people by 2050. To achieve this target there will need to environment and resources, unique Aboriginal culture and be significant development and growth within the region – heritage, export infrastructure and presence and location especially in relation to employment, education, services, of significant industry and associated infrastructure. commerce, recreational options, housing and wages. A further opportunity for the Pilbara and in particular Although it is recognized that resource development Onslow, as presented in the PDC Blueprint, relates to has and will continue to be fundamental to the region’s policy and social action directed at responding to climate economic prosperity , it is also noted that there is change. With incentives for lower carbon energy sources opportunity (and need) to build a more diverse regional and industrial processes, an expanding market demand economy. for carbon-reducing technologies and environmentally friendly products, the demand for gas and renewable Momentum for diversification is gaining pace, as energies will increase. demonstrated by the attendance of over 400 people at The New Pilbara (Economic Development Conference) Exxon Mobil also predicted in their 2016 report “The conducted in Perth in November 2016. Hosted by the Outlook for Energy: A view to 2040” that: Pilbara Regional Chambers of Commerce, the conference • Global demand for natural gas will increase by highlighted a number of new investment opportunities 50 per cent from 2014 to 2040 including: • Natural gas is projected to cover 40 per cent of • Tourism - with a focus on connectivity across the future global energy demand until 2040 the region (encompassing affordable airfares) and including Indigenous, industrial and fly/ • LNG exports expected to triple globally by 2040 drive options Although it is acknowledged that the peaks and troughs of • Small Business – with further support for SMEs the industry are challenging, the future for LNG is positive and “start ups” including access to affordable – which will directly impact on the economic sustainability premises of Onslow. • Agriculture – targeting exports to Asia with a focus on low water and green house crops, environmentally sustainable practices and renewable energies • Energy production and export including integration of Pilbara businesses into supply chains for off shore and onshore gas

2 http://www.pdc.wa.gov.au/files/6314/2888/0435/Pilbara_regional_Investment_Blueprint_-_Summary_Document.pdf 3 Shire of Ashburton’s Gross Regional Product is estimated at $12.51 billion, which represents 4.9% of the state’s GSP (Gross State Product)

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 11 SECTION 2: INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITY

2.1 Ashburton North • The port is administered by the PPA. LandCorp will administer the Ashburton North SIA, general Strategic Industrial Area industrial areas and service corridors (Ashburton North SIA) • The process for land allocation in the SIA is set Western Australian Department out in a Proponent Land Allocation Flowchart of State Development and • Proponents interested in locating in the Ashburton North SIA should submit a Business LandCorp Case to DSD and LandCorp. Refer to Status: Commenced Operations LandCorp’s website for further details (with areas still under construction) • Ashburton North SIA covers an area of Further information: www.landcorp.com. approximately 8000 ha of planned and available au/Industrial-and-Commercial/Ashburton- land connected to major infrastructure. Large North-Industrial/ and www.youtube.com/ land areas are available for heavy and strategic watch?v=ymQJqo7-y3A industry with the protection of a buffer • Ashburton North SIA is planned to provide: • A multi-user port administered by the PPA, Description including marine operations, materials offloading facility (MOF) and associated berths, • Establishment of Ashburton North SIA was marine supply, quarantine/customs facilities and announced in 2008 by the Western Australian administration facilities. Access to the port is via Government a 13.5 meter deep channel. The port will offer • Established to support the long-term economic 24/7 operations development of the oil and gas sector in the • Specific LNG processing sites Pilbara • Heavy SIA for downstream gas resource • Located 11 km southwest of Onslow processing industries • The DSD (www.dsd. wa.gov.au) is the lead • General Industrial Area (GIA) including lay agency for Ashburton North SIA responsible down areas, truck parking, transport logistics, for the planning and coordination of industrial service industry accommodation, warehousing. development and LandCorp is the estate 2ha to 10ha lots manager • Multi-user infrastructure corridors to • Current proponents located in the Ashburton accommodate utilities and transport North SIA are: infrastructure such as roads and production • Chevron Australia Pty Ltd operated Wheatstone pipelines and services LNG Project • Workforce accommodation camps – at • BHP Billiton - Macedon Domestic Gas Project capacity Ashburton North SIA construction • Pilbara Port Authorities (PPA) – Port of accommodation camp is the equivalent to the Ashburton 14th largest town in WA

12 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1. Access to heavy strategic and heavy industrial Current Industry and Business Activity land (in compliance with stringent approvals processes) and associated utilities and 1. The Chevron-operated Wheatstone LNG infrastructure in the northwest Project – currently under construction with 2. Establishment of new industries producing commencement of production (first of two products from downstream processing of processing trains) expected in 2017. Peak natural gas e.g. ammonia, ammonium nitrate, construction workforce of over 7000 and an methanol and urea operational workforce of 370. Once production commences Wheatstone is set to continue for 3. Establishment of new industries producing up to 50 years with further expansion of the value added products from by-products of the LNG site available subject to demand LNG processing e.g. elemental sulphur 2. BHP Billiton’s Macedon DomGas Project - 4. Provision of utility synergies e.g. common water existing operational project commercialising supply plant and co-generation power plant for natural gas from the Macedon gas field, which Ashburton North SIA and township of Onslow is located 100 km west of Onslow. Production and utilisation of by-products from these (e.g. commenced in 2013 and is set to continue for salt from the water desalination units) 10-15 years with an operational workforce of 16 5. Access to facilities including: 3. The Wheatstone Project workforce • 24/7 port with 13.5 metre deep channel accommodation camp capacity is approximately access 8000 beds and the associated Brolga camp • Common user port facilities capacity is approximately 300 beds • Infrastructure and suitable access corridors 4. Operation of the new port facility – available as for all users an open deep water port by 2018/19 (subject to 6. Expansion and extension of hydrocarbon Wheatstone Project expansion and interests) projects with potential for the Wheatstone 5. Operation of the MOF including drive on drive Project to increase capacity from two to five off capacity trains 7. Availability of 100ha GIA land ideal for support Opportunities services including transport and logistics, pipeline integrity services, vehicle repair, The establishment of such an innovative concept such construction and maintenance. The GIA will as the Ashburton North SIA including the associated have access to utilities, shared services corridor land use plan and securing of high level regulatory (to the Port and coastal area), access to a road approvals presents a foundation and stimulus for further networks and ideally located to service the and significant development and economic opportunity temporary worker accommodation, current gas in and beyond Onslow. The Ashburton North SIA hub activities, port construction and potentially provides the absolute foundation and building blocks new industry for future and sustainable growth and development 8. Potential for supply bases and lay-down areas through: within the port – providing access and activity to a broader range of industry and business groups both offshore, onshore and in-land

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 13 2.2 Wheatstone LNG 2. Increased demand for services and product Development related to shut downs Chevron Australia (operator), 3. Proximity of Ashburton North SIA to the vast gas resources in the Western Carnarvon Basin Kuwait Foreign Petroleum makes it ideally located for further expansion Exploration Company and exploration (KUFPEC), Woodside 4. Establishment of a supply base adjacent to Petroleum Limited Kyushu the Port of Ashburton is an option that may be pursued by industry proponents – which would Electric Power Company, and potentially employ 40 to 50 permanent workers PE Wheatstone Pty Ltd, part and create related business opportunities owned by TEPCO (transport, logistics, storage, cranes) Status: Committed 5. The Wheatstone Project workforce accommodation camp capacity is approximately over 8,000 beds and the associated Brolga Description camp capacity is approximately 300 beds leading to demand for local services and • The Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project products during construction and workforce is one of Australia’s largest resource visitations to Onslow town developments – valued at US$34 billion 6. Post construction, part of the Wheatstone • The Wheatstone natural gas field is located Project workforce accommodation camp will approximately 220 km north of Onslow be refurbished and used for the operations and significant maintenance operation workforces • Associated infrastructure at the Ashburton North leading to a long-term requirement for local SIA includes core port infrastructure, shipping services and products channel, breakwater, MOF and laydown area behind the MOF (currently exclusive use by the 7. Contract packages for procurement Wheatstone Project during construction phase) are promoted on ProjectConnect and OnslowConnect as well as at vendor briefing • Largest offshore production platform ever sessions facilitated jointly between the installed in Australia located 225 kilometres Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western offshore from Ashburton North SIA Australia (CCIWA)and the Industry Capability • Two LNG trains with a nominal capacity of 8.9 Network Western Australia (ICNWA) million tonnes per annum. First shipment of 8. Broad range of business opportunities created LNG is scheduled to commence by mid-2017. once the Wheatstone Project enters into the The Project also includes a 200 terajoules per operations phase in mid 2017 including: day domestic gas plant • Warehousing, logistics and marine; • Minimum of 30 production years warehouse, materials operations • Around 85 percent of Chevron’s equity LNG services, quarantine services, document from the Wheatstone Project has been management, material management, freight committed to premier LNG buyers consolidation services, facility management support services, pest control, dangerous • Bechtel is the Engineering, Construction, goods support services Procurement Management (ECPM) contractor • Marine support services; mooring for the Wheatstone LNG Project operations and equipment, vessel • Estimated peak construction workforce of operations (smaller vessels for surveys, over 7,000 and an operational workforce of etc), vessel maintenance (tugs and pilots) approximately 370 • Field services; care of facilities (inclusive of all types of accommodation and associated • Chevron has a permanent office located in trades such as plumbing, electrical, Onslow refrigeration, carpentry, painting), grounds maintenance (landscaping, gardening, Opportunities pool services), refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire protection systems (excluding 1. The Wheatstone Project has capacity to fire detection systems), roads and parking increase to five trains with the potential to areas, management of company owned produce up to 25 million tonnes per year of vehicles, mobile equipment, fixed plant, LNG spare parts and consumables, equipment preservation, light vehicles

14 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2.3 Macedon Domestic Gas Project 2.4 Varanus Island Gas Hub BHP Billiton Petroleum Pty Ltd Quadrant Energy Operated (71.43 % working interest and Joint Venture operator)/Quadrant Energy Status: Commenced Operations (28.57% interest): Status: Commenced Operations Description

Description • The Varanus Island Gas Hub is located 75 kilometers off shore from Dampier • The US$1.5 billion Macedon gas development • Varanus Island is one of the Lowendal group of commercialises natural gas from the Macedon islands which lie 20 kilometres northeast of Barrow gas field in production lease WA-42-L for Island and 15 km south of the Montebello Islands Western Australia’s domestic gas market on the North West Shelf of Western Australia • The BHP Billiton operated (71.43% interest) • Since 1986 approximately 30 hectares of the Macedon development has the capacity to Reserve has been leased for the operation of the produce, process and transmit approximately oil and gas receiving, processing and loading/ 200 terajoules per day of natural gas for export facilities and associated infrastructure delivery to the Western Australian domestic gas known as the Varanus Island Gas Hub market via the DBNGP • The Varanus Island Gas Hub has a production • The Macedon development can supply 20 capacity of up to 5000 barrels of oil and per cent of Western Australia’s domestic gas condensate per day, and up to 390 terajoules of market gas per day • The Macedon development includes a pipeline • Oil and condensate are stored on the Island and from a subsea production well to an onshore transferred to tankers for direct export, while gas processing facility, and an export pipeline to natural gas is transported into the DBNGP and the a tie- in to the DBNGP Goldfields Gas Transmission (GGT) pipeline • The Island has an accommodation capacity for its Opportunities workforce and acts as a support base for a number of Quadrant Energy’s offshore operations across the North West Shelf BHP Billiton continues to work with the OCCI and industry to identify opportunities for local Onslow businesses during normal operations and future shutdown activities.

A maintenance shut down for the Macedon Gas Plant is scheduled for the second half of 2017. BHP Billiton anticipate that 50 to 100 people will be required for the shutdown works. Opportunities for local business could include:

Flare compound erosion remediation 1. Civils ground work • Recommissioning, maintenance and servicing of construction offices 2. Plumbing - reconnection and testing of water & sewerage services • Air conditioning testing & maintenance. • Electrical testing, maintenance and ad hoc services • Cleaning/servicing daily of offices and amenities huts • Sewerage removal • Potable water supplies 3. Accommodation - numbers to be confirmed 4. Crane hire 5. Vehicle hire – minibus / utility & vehicles / cars 6. Taxi / Bus services

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 15 2.5 Devil Creek Gas Plant 2.6 Gorgon Project Quadrant Energy (55%) and Chevron Australia (operator), Santos (45%) Devil Creek ExxonMobil, Shell, Osaka Gas, Domestic Gas Plant Tokyo Gas and JERA Status: Commenced Operations Status: Committed

Description Description

• Devil Creek Gas Plant is located on the Mardie • The $55 billion Gorgon Project is operated by Station pastoral lease, approximately 45 Chevron Australia and is now in its 7th year of kilometres southwest of Dampier in Western construction Australia’s northwest • Based at Barrow Island located 100 km • Gas to supply the Devil Greek facility is extracted northeast of Onslow from the Quadrant Energy-operated Reindeer field • A$55 billion capital expenditure approximately 80 km northwest of Dampier on the Northwest Shelf • 40+ year, three train LNG and domestic gas project producing 15.6 million tonnes per • Gas is brought to the mainland via the unmanned annum (MTPA) of LNG and a domestic gas Reindeer Wellhead gas production platform and plant with the capacity to provide 300 terajoules a 105 km offshore and onshore raw gas supply per day of gas to WA pipeline • The Gorgon Project’s historic first LNG cargo • The Devil Creek Gas Plant represents an set sail from Barrow Island in March 2016, with investment of approximately A$1.1 billion, and is production from Train 2 commencing in October operated by Quadrant Energy on behalf of joint 2016. All Train 3 modules are on site and venture partner Santos (45%) construction is progressing • The Devil Creek Sales Gas Export pipeline ties • Construction and operational (300) workers are into the DBNGP based on Barrow Island on a FIFO roster • The Devil Creek Gas Plant is Western Australia’s • Project supply base in Dampier third domestic natural gas processing hub and was the first new hub built in almost 20 years • LNG is to be off loaded via a 2.1 km long loading jetty for transportation • The Gorgon Joint Venture has invested approximately $2 billion in the design and construction of the world’s largest commercial scale CO2 injection facility to reduce the project’s overall greenhouse gas emissions by between 3.4 and 4.0 million tonnes per year. The Australian Government committed $60 million to the Gorgon Carbon Dioxide Injection Project as part of the Low Emissions Technology Demonstration Fund

Opportunities

1. Potential for Onslow to be a supply and/ or servicing base (primary or secondary) for Barrow Island with utilisation of the OMSB, activation of the Light Industrial Area (LIA) at the airport and access to airport and deep port facilities (including the MOF) 2. Chevron announced further drilling success in the Greater Gorgon Area located in the Carnarvon Basin in April 2015 suggesting a long term commitment to the area and region

16 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2.7 Onslow Salt Pty Ltd 2.8 Sino Iron Project Status: Commenced Operations Hong Kong-based CITIC Limited Description Status: Commenced Operations

• Located in Onslow, Onslow Salt is a solar Description marine salt field which has been operational since 2001 • The Sino Iron Project has been developed at • The Mitsui owned Onslow Salt and Shark Bay Cape Preston, 100 kms south west of Karratha Resources combined are the second largest at a cost (to date) of $12 billion exporter of salt in WA • It is the largest magnetite mining and • Onslow Salt operations cover 90 km2 and has processing operation in Australia the capacity to produce 2.7 MTPA • The Project is one of China’s largest • Onslow Salt has a 500,000 tonne capacity investments into the Australian resources sector stockpile that is linked via conveyer to 1.3 km jetty located at Onslow’s Sunset Beach. The • Production of magnetite concentrate started Onslow Salt Marine Export facility is capable in late 2012 and the first shipment was sent to of berthing vessels up to 50,000 tonnes with a China in 2013 10km dredged shipping channel • The workers accommodation - Eramurra Village • Onslow Salt provides a steady supply of salt to consists of 1750 rooms major chlor-alkali manufacturers in Japan and • Workers FIFO from Karratha airport other Asian countries. It also supplies salt to some food processing markets across Asia • At peak construction 4,000 people were employed • The Onslow Salt Marine Export facility currently comes under the jurisdiction of the Western • There are more than 1,000 permanent Australian Department of Transport. PPA operational positions will assume oversight of this facility when • The Sino Iron Project will generate around the Tranche 2 of the Ports Amalgamation is $75 billion in direct revenue to the Australian progressed economy, and $3.3 billion in royalties for • The Onslow Salt Pty Ltd operations are Western Australia governed by the Mines Safety and Inspection • May 2016 CITIC Limited reported the Act 1994 and associated regulations, which is commencement of commissioning of the last administered by the Department of Mines and two of six concentrator lines at the Sino Iron Petroleum Project • Onslow Salt currently employs 80 and 100 • Infrastructure includes the regions first people all of whom live permanently in Onslow greenfield port development in 40 years; a 51 • Onslow Salt also employs an additional nine gigalitre desalination plant; a 450 megawatt people on a permanent basis to conduct combined cycle gas fired power station and a preventative maintenance 30km slurry pipeline

Opportunities Opportunities

Onslow Salt has recently completed expansion (with 1. Use of Onslow airport for FIFO crew the addition of three crystallisers) to achieve the above 2. Use of the OMSB production targets. No future growth or expansion is anticipated; however the permanent workforce is vital 3. Servicing of the Project from Onslow for the economic and social prosperity of the Onslow community.

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 17

AGILITY’S Marine Supply Base is a major new multi-user facility strategicallyOnslow located within the Carnarvon - multi Basin, Onslow W.A. user marine supply base This exciting new facility opening in September 2017 will provide industry, vessel owners and operators with supply chain solutions, oil spill response benefits, shorter sailing times and more.

It will deliver commercial benefits by linking offshore facilities to Onslow, enabling “end to end” turnkey solutions and provide a major service hub for long term maintenance, operations and future projects for the oil and gas industry in the Carnarvon Basin.

Agility is one of the top 10 leading global logistics providers with 22,000 employees and operations in more than 100 countries.

In Australia, Agility is represented by more than 350 employees, seven offices and over 55,000 square metres of warehousing space across 9 locations.

Marking its 10 year anniversary operating in Australia this year, the company has focused on offering customers truly personal service and flexible supply chain solutions tailored to meet their individual business needs. Customers look to Agility for a wide range of logistics services that include a strong 3PL network, cross-continental and global freight forwarding and contract logistics with in country warehouse capacity, project logistics for complex industrial operations, and fairs and events.

Its customers span a range of industries such as oil and gas, mining, automotive, hi-tech, retail, food, agriculture and industrial manufacturing.

In addition to its operations in Australia’s major metropolitan centres, Agility maintains 3 full service locations in New Zealand and multiple locations in Papua New Guinea that allows it to offer a strong Australasian network.

www.agility.com Phone (08) 6218 6167 Email [email protected]

2.9 Pannawonica and Robe Valley 2.10 Thevenard WA Oil Facility Operations Chevron Australia (operator) / Rio Tinto Iron Ore Santos Offshore Pty Ltd / Mobil Status: Commenced Operations Australia Resources Company Pty Ltd Description Status: Under Consideration

• Pannawonica is a small mining town in the Description West Pilbara that supports the Robe Valley mining operations at nearby Mesa J and Mesa A. Pannawonica has a population of around • Oil and gas processing facility currently under 600- 700 care and maintenance • Pannawonica is predominantly a residential • Thevenard Island is located 22 km northwest of operation, supplemented with FIFO Onslow employment used to manage peak demand • Operations provided a hub for six adjacent periods that occur during projects and oil and gas fields (Saladin, Roller, Skate, maintenance shutdown Yammaderry, Cowle and Crest) with oil stored • Town worker accommodation is ~ 290 houses on the island and exported via an offshore and FIFO accommodation at Pannawonica tanker Village and Wandoo Village • Decommissioning and rehabilitation involves • Mesa A operations is located nearby to the the removal of onshore and offshore North West Coastal Highway, south of the infrastructure and rehabilitation of Thevenard Pannawonica road turnoff A component of the Island Mesa A workforce is FIFO. The FIFO workforce is accommodated at approved facilities in the Opportunities Robe Valley region • FIFO employees fly to Karratha on regular 1. The offshore well plugging scope of passenger service and travel by bus to site work commenced in October 2016. The decommissioning of the offshore platforms will occur at a later stage, followed by well- Opportunities plugging and decommissioning of the onshore fields. This is a significant project that could The distance from Mesa A to Karratha airport is be serviced and supplied via Onslow utilising approximately the same as to Onslow airport. A existing and new infrastructure strategic and attractive business case to Rio Tinto could consider a shift of their FIFO mobility from Karratha to 2. On completion of the decommissioning, Onslow. Note that these opportunities have not been there will be a requirement for rehabilitation discussed with or endorsed by Rio Tinto. of the island presenting further business and employment opportunities 1. Use of Onslow airport for FIFO crew 2. Passenger transport from airport to site 3. Use of the OMSB 4. Servicing of Mesa A and Mesa J (and Pannawonica) from Onslow

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 19 2.11 Tubridgi Gas Storage Facility • The facility will utilize the DDG5 owned depleted Tubridgi onshore gas reservoir about 30km Dampier Bunbury Pipeline south west of Onslow and will be strategically Development Group (100% located close to the Chevron – operated ASX-Listed DUET4 Group Wheatstone Project and BHP’s Macedon domestic gas production facilities subsidiary) • The facility will be connected to compressor Status: Committed station two of the DBNGP via existing laterals • The facility will benefit gas producers and Description consumers alike who might require storage capacity to bank unused gas, smooth • $69 million gas storage facility, which is production profiles or to store gas to cover expected to be in operation by end of June planned production outages 2017 • The facility will hold up to 42 petajoules of gas Opportunities with daily injection and withdrawal rates of about 50 terajoules 1. Local services required during the current construction phase include civil works, electrical • CITIC Pacific, which operates the nearby Sino works, fuel transport, general supplies, food, Iron magnetite mine will be the foundation hire equipment, crane work, accommodation customer of the facility, under a 10-year gas and concrete supply. Further options are being storage agreement with options for a further five explored on a regular basis years. Other contracts are being negotiated 2. The operations phase will involve a continuous supply of the above services in a limited capacity as construction tails off later in 2017

4 Diversified Unit Energy Trust 5 Dampier to Bunbury Pipeline Development Group

20 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2.12 Onslow Airport • The $49 million project was funded by $30 million from the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Shire of Ashburton Project Australia, $13 million from the Onslow Status: Commenced Operations Community Development fund (a joint Royalties for Regions and Wheatstone Project fund) and $6 million from the Shire of Ashburton Description Opportunities • The redeveloped Onslow Airport was officially opened in August 2015 1. Establishment of a helicopter operations base • Onslow Airport is located 3.7kms from Onslow to support offshore oil and gas opportunities. town centre and 26kms from Ashburton North Base to encompass an apron area capable of SIA parking, hot loading and refueling of between 2 and 4 EC225 helicopters simultaneously; • The as new 1900m runway can support a high a hangar; passenger processing facility and grade of aircraft (Category C) including the landside access and car parking Fokker 100 passenger jet and 717’s however, the terminal facilities have been designed to 2. Commercialisation of aircraft maintenance comfortably service 100 passengers or fixed base charter operators to service business/ corporate jet activity on site • The redevelopment included a new taxi way, an aircraft parking apron, new and upgraded 3. FIFO for inland mines including Rio Tinto’s runway and apron lighting, new radio and Mesa A, Mesa J and Pannawonica operations navigational aids, refueling and fire fighting 4. The Onslow Airport Master Plan has identified facilities, fencing (to CASA requirements) and Lot 9001 available for airport operational use the establishment of a new terminal and briefing and commercial lease to aviation related users room • The terminal is equipped with screening to support Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) services (to CASA requirements) • A RPT service is offered by Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) on select Wheatstone Project flights during construction (6 return flights per week as at January 2017) • The Shire of Ashburton is currently in the process of negotiating with external stakeholders, airlines and government agencies for the implementation of a regular RPT service for the community and Chevron’s operational workforce commencing during 2017 5. Establishment of a Pilbara freight/ logistics • The airport has the capacity to turn around one hub offering easy connection to Onslow Road flight comfortably every hour, however could and aircrafts and accommodating an aircraft support two flights per hour if required parking apron, warehouse facilities and landside truck parking areas

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 21 2.13 Onslow Marine Support Base Onshore Resources - Small General Cargo and Small Bulk Onslow Marine Support Base Pty Ltd: Construction • Possibility of importing small volumes of general cargo and fuel Agility Project Logistics: • Facilities for resource, oil and gas industry Operations suppliers to ship products directly into Onslow Status: Committed (i.e. chemicals, drilling pipe and casing) and stored locally until required elsewhere onshore or offshore Description: Onslow Marine Support Regional Fuel Supplies Base Pty Ltd (OMSB) Potential capacity for a fuel storage base to service offshore demands in Onslow, along with the local land Onslow Marine Support Base Pty Ltd (OMSB) has based requirements including industrial, mining, road and commenced construction of a marine support base air transport users. The support base would import both located in Beadon Creek. The OMSB will facilitate the diesel and aviation fuels, via small tanker vessels (i.e. 2 to provision of marine support services, primarily to the 4 million litre bunker vessels) into Beadon Creek. resource industries both offshore in the Carnarvon Basin and onshore. commenced dredging (Stage 2) The following map (supplied by OMSB) demonstrates in 2016, it is anticipated that the OMSB (Stage 1) will the operational advantages that Onslow offers to be completed by quarter 3, 2017. On completion, the service the oil and gas industry with the yellow lines OMSB will be handed over to Agility Project Logistics indicative of sea routes from Dampier and the red lines who will operate the base for the next 10 years. indicative of sea routes from Onslow. Onslow Marine Support Base is centred around three interconnected stages: • Stage 1: Beadon Creek Marine Base $25m investment with 32 direct operational jobs • Stage 2: Industrial Developments circa $70m investment with 49 direct operational jobs • Stage 3: Outer Harbour Capital Dredge circa $27m investment with 109 direct operational jobs Once the 3 stages are completed, the OMSB will encompass and or supply: Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Support • Marine supply base with capabilities of accommodating a range of offshore oil & gas field activities • Dredged (and extended) channel access with berth pocket and turning basin

22 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Stage 2 Description: Agility Logistics The outer harbor dredging (and subsequent harbor access) will have flow on benefits to external parties • Agility Logistics is one of the world’s largest and lead to: logistics and freight forwarding providers • $46.8m injection into State economy • Signed a 10 year lease and operator deed with OMSB Pty Ltd to run the OMSB • $15.6m added to the Gross State Product during construction • Will provide a major support hub for the offshore oil and gas industry • 52 direct and indirect jobs in the State during construction Opportunities • 291 direct and indirect jobs in the State during operations According to Lucid Economics Economic Impact • $65.7m added to Gross State Product Assessment, based on the “best case” scenario, the OMSB will provide the following benefits to Onslow • $35m generated in wages and income for WA (and beyond): residents Stage 1 Creation of a substantial fuel storage and supply facility at Onslow will provide significant benefits to the town Construction Phase: including: • $170m injection into local economy – including • • More affordable fuel $94.5m in industrial lands • • Security of supply • $53m of value to local Gross Regional Product in Onslow • • Resolution of industry supply issues for operations within the Onslow region • 234 local jobs (directly and indirectly) Capital dredging improvements to the Beadon Creek • $30.9m in wages and income for local families harbour waterways, enabling Onslow to service the Operational Phase: fleet of vessels operating in adjacent waterways • $60m in local Gross Regional Product (45% increase above 2011 levels) • 190 permanent local jobs • $23.5m in local wages and income

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 23 2.14 West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) API Management Pty Ltd (APIM) Status: Under Consideration

Description

• The Australian Premium Iron Joint Venture is proposing to develop the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) • The Project has both State and Commonwealth major project status • The total resource base for the WPIOP exceeds 2.57 billion tonnes • Stage 1 of the project is based on the production of 40Mtpa of direct shipping iron ore from up to ten deposits on Red Hill and Mt Stuart Stations, located 35-85km south west of Pannawonica • The ore is proposed to be transported by a 282km heavy haul railway for export via the proposed multi-user port at Anketell Point • State and Federal environmental approvals for the original 30Mtpa mine, rail and port Opportunities elements of the project are in place. Subject to the successful completion of feasibility studies, Note: These opportunities have not been endorsed by APIM. At this and receipt of final regulatory approvals for stage, APIM is still considering a range of options and development additional mine extension areas, the company opportunities relating to multiple aspects of the operation. anticipates construction to commence The WPIOP site is geographically closer to Onslow following a decision to proceed by the joint than Dampier and Karratha. Accordingly, the following venture owners and completion of funding opportunities could be considered: arrangements • Importing of modules for construction through • Expenditure of $6.8 billion the OMSB • Employment: Construction: 3500; Operation: 900 • Importing of goods and products through the Port of Anketell OMSB APIM considers Anketell the ideal site (located • Use of local contractors and workforce approximately 30 kilometres east of Karratha and during construction, ongoing operations and ten kilometres south-west of Cape Lambert) for shutdowns development of a new deep water port for the export • Use of Onslow airport for FIFO crew and other of their iron ore and have all the on and off-shore key related activities environmental approvals. • Access to Onslow based goods and services To be developed on a proponent pay basis, the facility will comprise: • A multi-user, multi-commodity deep water port • Ultimate export capacity not less than 350 million tonnes per annum of iron ore • Approximately 840 hectares of industrial land • A defined land and an infrastructure corridor for utilities and transport

24 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2.15 K + S Salt Australia • Existing public facilities at the Harbour include Status: Under consideration a service wharf with fuel and power and water that is available to the public. Other public infrastructure includes a boat ramp, Description fish cleaning area and public car park. In addition leasable land is available for industry in • Approvals process commenced with papers Precincts 3, 4 and 5 as described in the LUF presented to the Environmental Protection Authority late 2016 Description • The proposed site is 40km south-west of Onslow, on Urala Station • Funding is currently being sought for the • Final decision on the project anticipated by end development of the Marina. It is expected of 2019 that the construction phase of the project will present opportunities for local contractors and • The project could produce 3.5 million tonnes suppliers of salt per year for the chemical-driven Asian market • Based on assumptions and pending final design and costs, there is potential for a construction • Early estimates put the project cost at $350 work force of 10-15 to conduct civil works, jetty/ million, with 75 full-time equivalent jobs created pontoon construction and building of amenities • The Marina development will provide business Opportunities opportunities for Onslow including for local accommodations, the airport and commercial 1. Local suppliers for construction, operations and outlets maintenance are invited to register their interest • When the Marina has been developed there and add their details to the supplier database may also be further business opportunities via email [email protected] including, cafe, retail and charter and tourism operations • There are few facilities in the northwest suitable for hosting larger recreational vessels – in 2.16 Beadon Creek Marina particular those travelling from the Kimberley Department of Transport (DoT) and Darwin. The development of a public marina within the Community Boating Precinct Status: Planned – subject to funding will provide ease of access to fuel, water, amenities/ablutions and to purchase supplies in Onslow ie: groceries, spare parts and access to Description local attractions • The associated recreational and lifestyle • A marina is planned for the Beadon Creek Boat benefits will lead to improved community Harbour to cater for recreational vessels. It amenity and, attraction and retention of people includes 12 boat pens and a floating pontoon to Onslow as well as a population increase for passenger transfers during construction • Beadon Creek Boat Harbour is located 2 kms from the Onslow township, 5 kms from Onslow airport and approximately 30kms from Ashburton North SIA • The Harbour is operated by the DoT under the Marine and Harbours Act • There is a Land Use Framework (LUF) which provides an overview of proposed development at the Harbour in five distinct precincts • 4 Precincts for marine commercial/industry and charter/tourism operations • 1 Precinct for the development of a Community Boating Precinct (which includes the Marina)

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 25 NTC Contracting: The Local Contractor Helping Onslow Grow

Through hard work and local experience, NTC is a key player for earthmoving and civil construction works in Onslow and throughout the Pilbara region. With a mixture of local and FIFO staff, consisting of experienced project managers, engineers, surveyors, plant operators and a modern eet of machinery maintained by our in house mechanics, NTC is equipped to handle any sized earthmoving or civil infrastructure.

• Civil Contracting • Bulk Earthworks • Roadworks • Site Preparation • Quarry Supplies • Civil Infrastructure • Drainage

Get in touch with NTC today to see how we can help your business

www.ntc.net.au Phone: (08) 9184 6025 Email: [email protected] PO Box 68, Onslow, WA 6710 Lot 550 Onslow Road, Onslow, WA 6710 2.17 Light Industrial Area and Mixed • Ultimate export capacity of 50 million tonnes LNG, capacity for export of other Business Land hydrocarbon based processed liquids and solids, and capacity for general cargo Description including fuel and supply base capability to service offshore operations • MOF and quarantine facilities, marine There is a significant amount of land within the Onslow services and administration facilities township that is or has the potential of becoming zoned • 24/7 operations and developed for Light Industrial and Mixed Business uses including:

Lot 9500 Site and Onslow Airport – mixed business. 2.19 Scarborough Gas Field zoning Located6 4km south of Onslow town Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd centre on the west side of Onslow / BHP Billiton Petroleum Pty Ltd airport – south of the airport entry road and bound by the existing airport Status: Pre-feasibility facilities and Onslow Road – zoned mixed business. Size 34.35ha Description Status Available • Discovered in 1979 and located 280 km Tenure Shire of Ashburton northwest of Onslow • Scarborough reserve is estimated to contain between 8 – 10 Tcf of lean gas with no measurable quantity of condensate 2.18 Port of Ashburton • ExxonMobil is in the early stages of progressing Pilbara Ports Authority the potential development of the Scarborough field. Floating LNG is considered the lead Description development option based on a balance of economic, environmental and social considerations Port of Ashburton • According to http://www.woodside.com.au/ • The Port of Ashburton is a new multi-user Investors port developed to handle LNG and other Woodside advises that it has entered into downstream gas processing exports and supply binding Sale and Purchase Agreements to base operations to the Carnarvon Basin. The acquire half of BHP Billiton’s Scarborough port is located 12km south west of Onslow area assets in the Carnarvon Basin, located adjoining the Ashburton North SIA offshore Western Australia. The acquisition • Construction of core port infrastructure includes a 25% interest inWA-1-R and a 50% (shipping channel, breakwater, MOF and interest inWA-62-R, which together contain hardstand behind the MOF) is complete the Scarborough gas field. Woodside will and being used by Chevron Australia for the also acquire a 50% interest in WA-61-R and construction of the Wheatstone LNG plant. The WA-63-R which contain the Jupiter and Thebe port facilities are being progressively handed gas fields. Woodside will operate WA-61-R, over to the PPA and will be available to third WA-62-R and WA-63-R. ExxonMobil is the parties operator of WA-1-R. Woodside will pay BHP Billiton US$250 million on completion of the • The Port of Ashburton consists of three areas: transaction and a contingent payment of 1. Landside port area land US$150 million upon a positive final investment 2. Marine area or port waters (including the decision to develop the Scarborough field. seabed) The effective date of the transaction is 1 July 3. Port access road corridor or Eastern 2016.The Scarborough area assets include the Infrastructure Corridor Scarborough, Thebe and Jupiter fields, which are estimated to contain gross 8.7trillion cubic • Features of the Port of Ashburton include: feet of gas resources at the 2C confidence • Purpose built port for the export of LNG and level. Woodside’s net share of the resources is other bulk liquids estimated to be 2.6 trillion cubic feet of gas. • 13.5m deep dredged channel allowing direct access for LNG tankers to the port

6 https://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/library/file/Onslow%20Projects/Business%20Plan%20Lot%2016%20Onslow%20Road%20Onslow.pdf

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 27 2.20 Buurabalayji Thalanyji station will be equipped with a full kitchen and dining facilities, car wash, convenience store, Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC bakery, truck parking, and all fuel needs, as well as a new state of the art 3 hoist mechanical Description workshop • On completion of the new service station, The Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation decommissioning of 1 of the existing service RNTBC is the Prescribed Body Corporate for the stations will be required. Redevelopment Thalanyji People. The Thalanyji People’s native title of the respective sites would also present a rights and interests over about 11,120sq km of land construction and or business opportunity in the West Pilbara were recognized in a consent determination. Under the determination the Thalanyji • The Corporation has united with leading Pilbara People have non-exclusive rights to the area in and health care providers in an initiative to bring around Onslow stretching south towards Exmouth and vital health and aged care services to the in the first of its kind the determination included some Onslow community. The project is in the initial of the area around the Onslow townsite and port area. research stages, but looks to launch a number of key services in 2017 providing additional jobs The original claim was filed in 1999 and combined in town two existing applications. Five indigenous land use agreements (ILUAs) have been registered and deal • The Corporation is delivering several assisted with the relationship between the rights and interests of living units in Onslow in 2017 with plans for native title holders and pastoralists. up to 6 more in the coming 24 month period, opening the door for further constriction and Opportunities support services opportunities. • The Corporation has also just had a Respite • The Corporation owns the two existing service and Day service facility approved for stations in Onslow, with a third 24/7 site due construction and looks forward to providing for construction in late 2017. Approved for respite and care services from 2018 development in April 2016, the new service

28 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2.21 Tourism conservation and tourism activation of the Old Onslow townsite. The Shire of Ashburton has Description engaged the PRC to manage the project. With initial planning completed at the end of 2016, the project is moving into the implementation • Onslow has an ideal climate with an average phase, to conserve the structures at the annual temperature of 31 degrees Old Gaol and Police Station and to install • Onslow is located 80kms from the Northwest interpretive information including signage and a Coastal Highway on the coast mobile application • Attractions in Onslow include access to the 6. Support for tourism small business Mackerel and Montebello Islands from Beadon development through the Business Centre Creek Harbour, the Old Onslow historical Pilbara (BCP) Warlu Way for North West WA townsite, Onslow Salt, the Ashburton River, activation program (funded by the Australian termite mounds and Sunrise, Sunset and Four Government to 2019). The program engages Mile beaches local Aboriginal people across the Pilbara and works with them as a business intender or • Onslow attracts a diverse tourist demographic new small business to get them to the point of including retirees that visit for long periods trading successfully as a new tourism enterprise from autumn to spring, visitors from inland communities and towns, family visitors and regular tourists • Onslow offers a range of accommodation options including two caravan parks, free 2.22 Pastoral A number of pastoral stations operate around the camping facility close to town, self contained Onslow area, including Minderoo, Peedamulla and units and motel rooms Urala. These stations use Onslow as a service centre, • Onslow offers a range of dining options however with the introduction of crop circling (method including two first class restaurants, pub and of irrigation in which equipment rotates around a buffet meals and takeaway food pivot and crops are watered with sprinklers improving water distribution) and the current demand for beef, • Research by the Tourism Forecasting opportunities for Onslow are increasing accordingly. Committee has identified that total visitor nights in regional WA are predicted to increase by 0.4% each year between 2009 and 2020 Opportunities

Opportunities 1. Business diversification into agricultural Crop circling is used to provide fodder for weaners and feed relief during drought. In 1. Development and marketing of industrial 2017, Minderoo will have 3 X 36 hectare tourism encompassing activities and visits to pivots established. Minderoo now requires a Ashburton North SIA and Onslow Salt workforce, contractors and supplies to assist 2. Development and marketing of Indigenous with harvesting, agricultural management and tourism – as proposed at Peedamulla Station irrigation (near Onslow) with the establishment of the 2. first ‘Camping with Custodians’ campground in Increased demand for Onslow based goods, the Pilbara. Tourism Western Australia (with services Minderoo, Nanutarra and Uaroo alone currently support from the Pilbara Regional Council employ 18 people across the 3 stations. This PRC), is working with the station owners to workforce regularly accesses goods and develop a nature based campground, which will services from Onslow. Stations are also using allow visitors the opportunity to engage with the Onslow airport for direct access to Perth Indigenous community as well as access the facilities available in Onslow. 3. Live exporting Within a 300km radius of Onslow, there are 3. Development and marketing of Onslow as a numerous stations that would welcome the conference and training location to attract more opportunity to export live cattle from Onslow. visitor numbers Currently stations need to transport cattle to 4. Enhanced tourism experiences for visitors, either Geraldton or Broome – incurring transport including the attraction of marine vessels costs of up to $100 per head. Live export from to the planned DoT Beadon Creek Marina a closer port or the OMSB would be supported development – including a 12 pen marina by stations within and beyond this radius. Minderoo would also be well equipped to act as 5. Increased attraction of tourists through the Old a depot to prepare cattle for live export Onslow Conservation Project. The Wheatstone Project is contributing $1 million towards the

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 29 2.23 Other potential new industries Opportunities and opportunities • The second phase of the project will explore Construction deployment of distributed energy resources in the form of batteries and solar. Details for this The following infrastructure projects have been phase of works are under development confirmed and funding committed with an investment Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) - Onslow from the Chevron –operated Wheatstone Project township will soon be transformed by replacing ageing of over $250 million and $70 million from the State overhead electricity infrastructure with underground Government. These critical infrastructure projects have networks. been identified to support Onslow’s growth and are at various stages of development. PUPP is a partnership between the government of Western Australia though the Royalties for Regions These projects present numerous business and program, the PDC and local government (Ashburton, employment opportunities. Note that the following Karratha and Port Hedland), delivered by Horizon projects are listed under indicative delivery dates with Power. PUPP is providing cyclone-affected North West work and planning pending or commenced in some towns with safe and reliable power. circumstances. The changeover from overhead to underground power 2017 is scheduled to commence in March 2017. Upgrade of Power Supply - Horizon Power, supported Upgrade of Water Supply - A recent program to by the DSD and the Chevron-operated Wheatstone increase local water supplies from the Cane River Project, will deliver key power infrastructure upgrades Borefield is considered sufficient to cater for Onslow’s in 2017. These upgrades include the construction of a water supply needs for the next five years. As a result, new modular power station with an installed capacity of the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project and the approximately 8 MW near the corner of Onslow Rd and State Government have agreed to defer construction the Ashburton North SIA access Rd; 33 kV dual circuit of the new Onslow water desalination plant until a later underground cables running adjacent the Onslow Rd to date, at which time it will be reconsidered a new zone sub-station opposite Water Corporation’s Onslow Road additional upgrades - Onslow Road water tanks and 11 kV distribution cables connecting will be upgraded post-construction of the Wheatstone the new infrastructure to the town. LNG plant to repair any damage incurred during This new power station will quickly meet Onslow’s construction activities and to cater for future traffic immediate energy needs, and will then be supplemented volumes. Main Roads is assessing the condition of the with innovative distributed energy resources including road and planning the schedule for the future upgrade solar and battery infrastructure as the town grows. works which will be funded by the Wheatstone Project It is anticipated that works on the power station will commence in early 2017 with completion expected in early 2018.

30 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Town Centre improvements - Involving updating of the town centre precinct. Works expected to commence Algae ponds in 2018 The algae industry has to date been highly experimental Waste Transfer Station - is located at Lot 500 Onslow in the Pilbara with trials conducted without commercial Road, Onslow, WA 6710, approximately 7km south of success. The possibility is however increasingly viable, Onslow town site. The Site is accessed from Onslow with the demand for bio-diesel and natural medicines – Road via an unsealed gravel road, approximately 600m in particular “super foods”. in length Production involves growing algae in shallow salt St John Ambulance sub centre - which will be a water ponds that rely on heat and the trickle-through component of the new hospital of carbon dioxide (CO2) from which pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements and oil for fuel are produced. 2018 With a gas plant producing CO2 emissions that could be New Onslow Hospital - Cockram Construction was potentially piped to low lying salt pond areas, conditions recently awarded the construction tender for Onslow’s may be suitable in Onslow for similar production. new $41.8 million hospital and health care facilities. The Wheatstone Project has committed $22 million to the WA Country Health led redevelopment, which will Small business opportunities feature an expanded three-bed emergency department, six-bed inpatient unit, digital imaging department, Associated with the increased population (residential, purpose-built rooms for a range of specialists and visitor, FIFO and tourist) and construction and operation services and telehealth links for rapid access to projects are numerous small business opportunities emergency services. Construction will be phased, with including: stage one - demolition of the existing reception - due to commence in March 2017. The Onslow Health Service • Air conditioning maintenance is expected to be fully operational in 2018 • Crane hire • Storage Determined by demand • Inspections • Expansion of Onslow School – The existing • Scaffolding school will be expanded with transportable • Pool cleaning, testing and product distribution buildings as student enrolments increase - each of the new (50) the Chevron –operated • New Primary and District High School Wheatstone Project houses have a pool • Landscaping and gardening services Shut downs • Laundry services • House cleaning Industrial plants conduct shutdowns for a range of • Car hire reasons including scheduled maintenance, replacement • Labour of parts, modification or expansion. Determining the • Civil contracts frequency of plant shutdown however is irregular • Electrical and informed by examinations, findings from regular preventative maintenance inspection programs, risk • Plumbing assessments and consideration of influences outside • Fencing of the plant. In essence, although the shutdowns are • Consultants – Heritage and Environmental irregular, they must occur, and when they do a range clearances of services and resources are required. Shutdown • Freight work, unlike construction contracts, albeit irregular, is ongoing. The type of resources, services and number of workers required for a shutdown will be dependent on the level of intervention required (e.g. emergency repairs, capital project tie-ins, or major shutdowns requiring several hundred craft workers).

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 31 SECTION 3: SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE – INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY AMENITY

Over the past three years, since the emergence of the oil and gas industry, Onslow has seen significant improvements and additions in terms of infrastructure and community amenity. Onslow now offers an excellent level of services, facilities and amenity along with an idealistic lifestyle – on the coast - for a diverse demographic group including FIFO workers, young families and executives. Supply of essential utilities is also secured ensuring capacity for expansion of current and future business and industry as well as population growth. The following provides an overview of what is available and pending in terms of living, working and investing in Onslow.

3.1 Affordable and accessible Government Regional Officer Housing accommodation (GROH) Department of Housing (DoH) purchased lots in The cost of housing and accommodation in Onslow was Barrarda Estate for 10 government employee homes. at a premium in 2012, with some properties attracting The Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project provided beyond $1 million at sale. Since this period however, the funding to the DoH to build the 10 homes. there has been significant residential and visitor accommodation development in the community leading Ocean View Caravan Park to increased availability and affordability. Newly refurbished and situated on Second Avenue As of November 2016, according to Homesales.com.au, Ocean View offers caravan sites and cabins on a short the median price for a house in Onslow was $348,744 term and periodic lease basis compared to $455,508 in 2015 and the median price for a unit was $334,982 compared to $414,679 in 2015. The average house in Onslow in 2016 was rented Onslow Sun Chalets for $850 compared to $1,700 per week in 2015. The [email protected] 91 846058 vacancy rate in 2016 was 5.2% (10.8% in 2015) with 16 Beach front accommodation in the heart of town properties vacant (33 in 2015). offering: Key accommodation options are outlined below with • 8 chalets, 7 motel units and 6 2 bed apartments further information available on the OCCI website. • Free WiFi, Foxtel, BBQ and swimming pool Barrarda Estate: Landcorp • Meal vouchers for breakfast, lunch and dinner Located in the North West coastal town of Onslow, @ $65 Barrarda Estate is the first large scale residential land • Laundry facilities release in the region for 20 years. Stage 1A lots are available offering: Onslow Management and Property Services • Single residential lots (OMPS) • Limited group housing sites [email protected] 0450077713 • Lots available from 444sqm to 2,000sqm+ OMPS is a locally based service offering: Contact LandCorp sales team on 1300 730 435 or • Residential and commercial property [email protected] or visit landcorp.com.au/ procurement for both long-term and short-term onslow for further information. requirements Onslow Salt Pty Ltd currently has 75 residential • Hospitality services rendered from the Island properties for housing Onslow Salt Pty Ltd employees View Cafe and their families - five of which were constructed in Barrada Estate in 2016. The Chevron – operated Wheatstone Project purchased 50 residential lots and a nine hectare site within the estate.

32 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Beadon Bay Hotel 3.5 OMSB Onslow Marine Support Located in the heart of town offers: Base (refer also to 2.13) • 66 self contained 5 Star hotel units Development of the OMSB will significantly enhance • A breakfast, lunch and dinner service available the ability for Onslow to be a major service location for seven days per week the Carnarvon Basin offshore oil and gas industry and local onshore industries. The opportunities that can be created at the Airport Land by the development of the Discovery Parks OMSB include: Located near Beadon Creek, Discovery Parks offers: • General resource and oil and gas industry • Workstay, commercial and tourist material manufacture and supply accommodation • Logistics for construction and ongoing day to • Full board and serviced accommodation for day support for offshore activities over 400 people • Storage & warehousing • Two self contained units plus 12 pending • Laydown and demurrage areas • Gym, bar, Foxtel, pool, recreation room and • Servicing, repair, maintenance and support high speed internet businesses • Breakfast, crib lunch and dinner • Local administrative functions • Caravan Park with 30 powered sites • Quarantine and Customs services Onslow Beach Resort • Support service to the airport facility • Number of 1 bedroom deluxe self contained • Support services for the expanding Onslow apartments township and ASHBURTON NORTH SIA

3.2 Port of Ashburton: PPA - (refer 3.6 Dampier to Bunbury Natural to 2.19) Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) • The DBNGP is WA’s key gas transmission pipeline stretching almost 1600 kilometres and linking the gas fields located in the Carnarvon 3.3 Beadon Creek Boat Marina: Basin off the Pilbara coast with population DoT – (refer to 2.16) centres and industry in the south-west of the State • The pipeline has been in continuous operation since 1984, and has a remaining life of at least 3.4 Onslow Airport: Shire of 50 years Ashburton - (refer also to 2.12) • DBNGP is ultimately owned by the DUET Return flights to Perth, open to the general public, are Group an ASX listed owner/operator of available six days per week on Wheatstone Project energy and utility businesses. DBNGP has charter flights provided by Virgin Australia and on continuously maintained an investment BHP’s Tuesday flight (~80 available seats). Bookings grade credit rating for over ten years since a are available through Virgin Australia Regional consortium including DUET Group acquired Airlines online service or through a local travel agent. DBNGP in 2004 Approximately 5 to 15 seats are currently available on the VARA flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Ticket prices are $299 one way. It is anticipated that a different model once Wheatstone commences operations.

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 33 3.7 Local, State and Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) - Onslow township will soon be transformed by replacing ageing Commonwealth Government overhead electricity infrastructure with underground Services networks. The following government services have a Upgrade of Water Supply - A recent program to increase physical presence in Onslow: local water supplies from the Cane River Borefield is considered sufficient to cater for Onslow’s water • Department of Health: WA Country Health supply needs for the next five years. As a result, the Service – Onslow Hospital Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project and the State Services and facilities: dental, emergency, Government have agreed to defer construction of the inpatients, medical, general, nursing, new Onslow water desalination plant until mid-2017, at outpatients, pharmacy, respite care, triage which time it will be reconsidered. • New hospital scheduled for completion in 2018 New Waste Transfer Station - is located at Lot 500 • Child Health Centre Onslow Road, Onslow, WA 6710, approximately 7km south of Onslow town site. The Site is accessed • Dental Health Service from Onslow Road via an unsealed gravel road, • Community Health approximately 600m in length. A comprehensive rehabilitation program will be undertaken at the old • Department of Education: Onslow Primary landfill site in 2017 School – Kindergarten to Year 12 • Police Service WA Northern Region, Police Station • Department for Child Protection and Family 3.8 Hospitality and Services Services The Beadon Bay Bistro • Shire of Ashburton – Shire Administration Centre completed - Consisting of Shire offices, Located at Onslow Airport and open daily for breakfast, Council Chambers, library meeting rooms and lunch and late afternoon service to 7pm. The bistro a Wheatstone visitors display area currently offers cafe style food including takeaway and coffee. being finalised. Bistro opening hours are currently in accordance with key flights in and out of Onslow Utilities and public facilities Beadon Bay Hotel Significant investment has been committed and development commenced to ensure the supply of A breakfast, lunch and dinner service available seven affordable and secure power, water and waste water days per week in the downstairs area. Currently the services with future planning capable of further area can accommodate up to 109 patrons, however extending and increasing supply in accordance with the Hotel is licensed for 220. Beer garden. A formal 80 growth and demand. seat restaurant upstairs including meeting rooms and conference facilities Upgrade of Power Supply - Horizon Power, supported by the DSD and the Chevron-operated Wheatstone Discovery Parks Project, will deliver key power infrastructure upgrades in 2017. These upgrades include the construction of a Meeting Room and conference room facilities Dining new modular power station with an installed capacity of room approximately 8 MW near the corner of Onslow Rd and the Ashburton North SIA access Rd; 33 kV dual circuit Onslow Beach Resort underground cables running adjacent the Onslow Rd to New restaurant, bar and function centre a new zone sub-station opposite Water Corporation’s water tanks and 11 kV distribution cables connecting the new infrastructure to the town. Island View Café Fully licensed oceanfront café open for lunch and dinner This new power station will quickly meet Onslow’s during the week and all day on the weekends. Provides immediate energy needs, and will then be supplemented tailored catering services and event management for with innovative distributed energy resources including group functions solar and battery infrastructure as the town grows. It is anticipated that works on the power station will commence in early 2017 with completion expected in early 2018.

34 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Onslow Sports Club 3.9 Recreational and Social Located in the heart of town offers a licensed bar, social Facilities events and is available to hire • Onslow Community Garden Onslow General Store • Onslow Kids Garden (incorporated in the school) Offers a supermarket, liquor store and hardware. Deliveries available • Water splash park • Tennis courts Onslow Food & Fuel • Sports Club Located conveniently in the heart of Onslow, Onslow • Boat ramp, fishing platform and fish cleaning food and fuel is open 7 days a week from 5:30am for facilities breakfast & lunch. The restaurant offers café style • Ocean side board walk food including takeaway, and made to order options • Undercover children’s play areas all made fresh on site every day. Onslow Food & Fuel also provides full tailored catering service from • Bowling green their commercial kitchen catering to events up to 500 • Indoor Multi Purpose(Recreation) Centre participants including playing courts, meeting rooms, gym and children’s day care facilities • Town Oval • Fitness station on beach front • Multi purpose undercover courts • Four Mile BBQ area • Skate park • Swimming pool • Youth Centre operated by V Swans • Early Years Program – V Swans investigating options with Department of Education completing a feasibility study for a centre in conjunction with the school • Historic Old Onslow

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 35 SECTION 4: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES AND NETWORKS

The Onslow business community has access to a In addition to these services, the OCCI has also range of innovative and accessible business support developed a definition of what is considered to be networks, the majority of which are complementary and ‘Local Content’ which is being promoted by industry accessible primarily through the OCCI which is located groups. Businesses that can demonstrate commitment at Unit 2, 20 Second Avenue Onslow. to Onslow via reference to the following criteria are defined as ‘Local Content’: The following table outlines the services and programs that are available to support start up businesses as • Direct investment to set-up or operate a well as increase the capacity and capability of existing business from Onslow for the provision of businesses in Onslow. It is the intention of the OCCI, products and services with key partners including the BCP, PDC and Chevron, • Physical presence in Onslow (as opposed to to establish a Business Support Program and set up the Ashburton North SIA) which may include a Business Support Hub in Onslow. The Business permanent, FIFO or DIDO services Support Hub, in particular, would link in and collaborate with other such “centers” across the Pilbara including • Preparations for future business activity which the BCP Business Enterprise Hub (in Karratha) and the highlight a long-term commitment to Onslow Port Hedland Business Incubator. • A ‘Principal place of business’ address or a ‘registered address’ in Onslow

Agency Services, programs and policy

Onslow Chamber • Actively promote the interests of its members in the business community and provide a range of services to of Commerce generate positive outcomes for commercial and professional organisations and Industry • Promotion of Local Content to members, industry and other potential employers

• Mentoring local business owners and operators

• Dissemination of information – conduit between service providers and business owner operators – primarily through the Onslow based office, forums and social media

• Coordination of events to promote Local Content e.g. Business After Hours, Forums, workshops

• OnslowConnect is a live up to date resource where you can find products and services provided from those servicing the Onslow Community. Aimed at increasing the visibility of local business to large tenderers. http://www. onslowconnect.com.au

Pilbara The PDC is working to make the Pilbara a great place to do business, build a career, raise a family and invest long into Development the future through the delivery of two key strategic initiatives: Commission (PDC) 1. Pilbara Cities Initiative – delivery of a $1.7 billion program to revitalise the region by creating modern, liveable towns and cities.

2. Pilbara Regional Investment Blueprint – a roadmap to 2050 outlining the priority economic development areas, such as tourism aquaculture and energy, that will create long term sustainable economic growth.

To support the delivery of these initiatives, the Commission works together with government, business and not-for-profit organisations as the catalyst for positive growth and development. This includes:

• conducting research to fill knowledge gaps on regional issues such as accommodation, education and industry development

• attracting investment to the region for new industries and businesses

• assisting proponents navigate regulatory pathways to fast-track investment and development

• ensuring there is an adequate level of community and economic infrastructure, and social services to support regional growth and development

For information about the economic and community profiles of the Pilbara, visit the REMPLAN economic modelling portal: http://www.economicprofile.com.au/pilbara#

For information about investment opportunities, visit the Pilbara Investment Portal powered by REMPLAN: http://www. investmentprofile.com.au/pilbara

36 Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry Agency Services, programs and policy

Business Centre Based in Karratha, the BCP provides a broad range of services supporting people and businesses through a number of Pilbara (BCP) programs including:

1. Warlu Way tourism small business support and development for North West WA activation program. Funded by the Australian Government to 2019, the program engages local people across the Pilbara and works with them as a business intender or new small business to get them to the point of trading successfully as a new tourism enterprise

2. Business establishment and development support encompassing:

• All aspects of business set up to exit

• Accessing specialised and targeted services, programs and systems

• One on one support, workshops, referrals

• Programs and services including (but not limited to) finance, marketing, business planning, Pulse Checks, mentoring, grant applications, websites, resources, licensing and registrations (business related)

3. Business Enterprise Hub – scheduled for commencement in 2017, the Hub (located in Karratha) will offer co-work and office space, support services and programs to assist small business and the broader community

Although each of these programs are located in Karratha, opportunities to access these services in Onslow are being explored with the OCCI

The Buurabalayji The Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC is highly active in terms of economic, social and Thalanyji environmental development within and beyond Onslow and owns, part-owns, and operates a number of businesses in Aboriginal and around Thalanyji determined land. Corporation RNTBC All profits from these business endeavours are directed solely to member and community support programs including Aged Care, Youth Progrtams, Health services, Education, Training & Employment and projects and include:

• ESS Support Services Worldwide

• Onslow Service Stations

• Thalanyji DVG Mechanical

• Thalanyji Projects Pty Ltd

• Directory of Thalanyji Endorsed Businesses

The Corporation also a number of projects to improve member business capabilities, training and employment opportunities, and community services, including:

• Health and Wellbeing

• Keeping Place and Community Centre

• New Service Station and Workshop

• Employment & Training Centre

• Business Development (through Many Rivers Sponsorship)

Chevron • Ongoing engagement with OCCI for a normalisation process

• Sponsorship of the OCCI and Onslow Business Service Hub

• Facilitation of events and seminars to promote business and contractual opportunities and other business development concepts including Chevron Tender Process and supplier briefings

• Chevron’s vision for the Wheatstone LNG plant’s operations phase is to continue contributing to a sustainable and diverse local economy capable of supporting the company’s long-term operational objectives through:

• Increasing Onslow business contracting opportunities through assisting local suppliers to meet Chevron technical and safety requirements

• Developing local business capability by supporting the development of supplier opportunities into the operations phase, and

• Providing business development support via a partnership with the OCCI to facilitate the establishment and development of local businesses

• Through ProjectConnect, Chevron is now able to encourage the larger contractors to seriously consider using locally based businesses to potentially deliver efficiencies and reductions in costs as we proceed into operations

Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry 37 Agency Services, programs and policy

Real REFAP employment support primarily through: Employment for Aboriginal 1. Community Development Program (CDP) by working with job seekers, organisations, employers, community People (REFAP) members and stakeholders to build stronger communities by increasing employment in remote areas 2. Labour hire for a wide range of white and blue collar jobs with supply of capable and trained Indigenous and non- Indigenous people on a fee-for-service basis

Many Rivers • Journey based free business development and support program assisting aspiring business owners with microenterprise development and access to finance

• Access to finance for set up (Business loans through Westpac – guaranteed by Many Rivers)

Industry ePilbara - the Pilbara Business Capability Register (www.epilbara.com.au), showcases Pilbara companies with Capability capabilities to provide products and services to the resource, construction and other sectors within the Pilbara region of Network WA WA (ICNWA)

Pilbara Regional The Pilbara Regional Council is a regional local government that provides services to, and advocates for, the Pilbara Council (PRC) region in Western Australia. Our mission is to:

• Be a passionate and influential advocate for the Pilbara region

• Improve efficiency and governance through regional service delivery

• Partner with industry to ensure that our members receive equitable economic return

Pilbara Regional • The Pilbara Regional Chambers is an initiative of the four Pilbara Chambers including Karratha, Port Hedland, Chamber of Onslow and Newman Commerce • Committed to supporting the Pilbara Cities Initiative by providing our community, our region, our home strength, commitment and one voice

• Royalties for Regions have invested more than $1 Billion into the Pilbara Cities Initiative.

• The Pilbara Cities vision is to build the population of Karratha and Port Hedland into liveable cities of 50,000 people, and Newman to 15,000 by 2035, with other Pilbara towns growing into more attractive and sustainable local communities.

• Hosted the 2016 New Pilbara Conference

http://www.pilbararegionalchambers.com.au/

Acronyms Pilbara Development Commission (PDC) Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) Onslow Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) Goldfields Gas Transmission (GGT) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Million tonnes per annum (MTPA) Onslow Marine Support Base (OMSB) Light Industrial Area (LIA) Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) Regular Passenger Transport (RPT) Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) West Pilbara Iron Ore Project (WPIOP) Department of State Development (DSD). Department of Transport (DoT) Small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) Land Use Framework (LUF) Local government authorities (LGA) Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) Pilbara Regional Council (PRC) Materials offloading facility (MOF) Business Centre Pilbara (BCP) General Industrial Area (GIA) Pilbara Underground Power Project (PUPP) Engineering, Construction, Procurement Management Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) (ECPM) Department of Housing (DoH) Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia Diversified Unit Energy Trust (DUET) (CCIWA) Industry Capability Network Western Australia (ICNWA)

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