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.
Your input will help shape the final strategy. This is your opportunity to:
- Review proposed pillars, programs, projects, and services
- Provide feedback before the strategy is finalised
The draft EDTS and feedback form are available on this website for you to review and submit comments. Public participation is open from 26 November to 15 December 2025.
| Online | |||
| Provide feedback anytime through the What We Make feedback tool until 12:00 pm, Monday 15 December 2025. | |||
| In-person sessions | |||
| Date | Time | Where | What’s happening |
| 3 December | 10am – 12pm | Ieramugadu Café Roebourne | Pop-up stall – chat with the Economic Development & Tourism Team, view materials, and share your feedback |
| 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 |
| 5 December | 3pm – 4pm | Karratha Tourism & Visitor Centre | Information session Open to businesses and community |
*If you plan to attend an in-person session, please register by clicking here or use the button in the column to the right.
** Printed copies of the draft EDTS will also be available at City libraries, The City of Karratha Administration Building and Karratha Tourism & Visitors Centre.
