Kalgoorlie council 'reluctantly' support $3 million workers camp in the CBD to address accommodation crisis.
abc.net.au/news/kalgoorlie-workers-accommodation-council-support-housing-crisis/101892254A proposed 60-bed workers camp to be built in the City of Kalgoorlie has been referred to an independent assessment panel, rather than face the scrutiny of the local council.It is proposed to be built on the edge of the cityAt this week's general meeting, councillors voted unanimously to send the proposed $3 million development to the Regional Joint Development Assessment Panel .
Despite all 13 councillors voting to send the application to the DAP, some were reluctant to support the development. Mayor John Bowler said while brick-and-mortar housing was the preferred option, donga-style accommodation is what was needed to get the "1000s of beds needed now"."It would be nice to have more substantial brick and tile dwellings, but they take years to build, and we can't wait that long," he said.
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