We are committed to engaging with stakeholders to ensure their input is considered during the design, whilst providing value-for-money outcomes.
We will engage with the wider communities of Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Roebourne and Karratha to ensure the project leaves a positive legacy to the Pilbara. Timely communications and ongoing liaison will continue throughout the life of the project.
Minimising the environmental footprint
A Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment has been undertaken to identify any environmental factors that may be impacted by the Stage 4 road alignment. A vegetation, flora and fauna survey has also been undertaken. Results of these surveys will help determine what can be done to avoid or minimise environmental impacts, after which a referral will be sent to WA Environmental Protection Authority and Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment for their assessment.
Incorporating and managing cultural heritage
Stage 4 is located within Yindjibarndi-Ngarluma and Eastern Guruma country, with many areas of great significance to local Aboriginal people, including Hamersley Range, Fortescue River, Weelamurra Creek and Hamersley Homestead.
We have been working with Yindjibarndi-Ngarluma and Eastern Guruma representative groups to understand cultural and social implications of the project, aiming for a positive and respectful relationship throughout the project lifecycle.
Heritage surveys are being organised to identify cultural and heritage sites to inform the road alignment design to minimise or avoid impacts.
Stage 4 Aboriginal procurement and employment targets are being finalised.
- Stage 3: Targets set for Aboriginal employment (13 per cent, including 5 per cent locals) and a 15 per cent target with a total contract spend on local Aboriginal Businesses of 5 per cent.
