Photo Credit: Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and photographer Heather Osborne
Project Background
The City of Karratha is developing its Economic Development and Tourism Strategy (EDTS) 2025–2035, a ten-year plan that sets out how the City of Karratha will grow, diversify, and strengthen our economy while enhancing livability and opportunities for all residents, local businesses and potential investors.
The EDTS builds on extensive engagement with local businesses, Aboriginal organisations, industry partners, and the community to identify shared priorities and opportunities. The strategy sets out clear actions across five focus areas:
- Economic resilience
- Business enablement
- Local enterprise development
- Livability
- Tourism
Tourism has been given a dedicated focus, recognising the UNESCO World Heritage listing of Murujuga Cultural Landscape and its potential to position Karratha as a globally significant destination. The strategy aims to strengthen collaboration, grow investment, and create high-quality visitor experiences that showcase the region’s cultural heritage and natural assets.
Feedback on the draft strategy could be submitted up until 12pm on 15 December 2025.
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| Feedback could be provided anytime through the What We Make feedback tool up until 12pm, Monday 15 December 2025. | |||
| In-person sessions | |||
| Date | Time | Where | What’s happening |
| 3 December | 10am – 12pm | Ieramugadu Café Roebourne | Pop-up stall to chat with the Economic Development & Tourism Team |
| 3 December | 5pm - 6pm | Wickham Community Hub | Information session Open to businesses and community |
| 3 December | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Point Samson Community Hall | Information session Open to businesses and community |
| 4 December | 6pm – 7pm | Dampier Community Hub | Information session Open to businesses and community |
| 5 December | 9am – 10am | Karratha KDCCI | Chamber Connect presentation
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| 5 December | 3pm – 4pm | Karratha Tourism & Visitor Centre | Information session Open to businesses and community |
** Printed copies of the draft EDTS were also available at City libraries, The City of Karratha Administration Building and Karratha Tourism & Visitors Centre.
