Rio Tinto will commit a further $75 million over 10-years to continue its Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership (CISP) with the City of Karratha and Shire of Ashburton.
The Community Infrastructure and Service Partnership with Rio Tinto supports the delivery of key infrastructure projects, local services, and events within the community.
The renewal follows the partnership’s tremendous success over the last 10-years enhancing the liveability of towns within the City of Karratha.
Rio Tinto will commit a further $75 million over 10-years to continue its Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership (CISP) with the City of Karratha and Shire of Ashburton.
The Community Infrastructure and Service Partnership with Rio Tinto supports the delivery of key infrastructure projects, local services, and events within the community.
The renewal follows the partnership’s tremendous success over the last 10-years enhancing the liveability of towns within the City of Karratha.
City of Karratha Mayor Peter Long said the City is excited to continue working in partnership with Rio Tinto to provide opportunities to our community and enhance the liveability of our towns.
“This partnership has had phenomenal outcomes for the community over the last 10-years, helping to transform Karratha into the place so many are proud to call home.”
“We are thrilled to continue building upon its legacy, delivering better facilities and services to our community for future generations to prosper.”
Rio Tinto’s Managing Director Port, Rail & Core Services, Richard Cohen, said “Creating vibrant, healthy communities and attracting families to live, work and play in this amazing and unique part of Australia has been a shared vision of Rio Tinto, the Shire of Ashburton and the City of Karratha for many years.
“We are very proud of what we have been able to achieve together over the past 10 years through these award-winning partnerships, including the delivery of state-of-the-art infrastructure and services.
“Rio Tinto is committed to being a good local and this starts with being connected with the communities where we do business. Renewing this partnership with the Shire of Ashburton and the City of Karratha for a further 10 years, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to make a real difference in these communities.”
The previous CISP with Rio Tinto supported delivery of projects, services and events including:
- Karratha Leisureplex
- Red Earth Arts Precinct
- Dampier Foreshore
- Dampier Community Hub
- Youth Services Programs
- Ranger Services
- Red Earth Arts Festival
- Cossack Art Awards
- Wickham Community Hub
Watch the Community Infrastructure and Services partnership 2012-2022 video: https://vimeo.com/731264695
