New homes for rangers managing Murujuga National Park
New homes for rangers managing the Murujuga National Park in WA will be delivered thanks to a $1.78 million grant from the State Government.
Pilbara-based Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) has received the grant to build four dwellings that will provide secure housing for rangers managing Murujuga National Park.
Karratha-based Timik Developments has been appointed to construct the four four-bedroom, two-bathroom dwellings.
MAC is delivering two of seven funded projects totalling $10.4 million through six Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations (ACCOs) in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions though the government’s ACCO Aboriginal Employee Housing Grants Program.
Key points
- Karratha-based Timik Developments appointed to construct four new dwellings in the Pilbara for Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
- $1.78 million grant to Pilbara-based Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation for four park rangers’ houses
- Part of a $10.4 million investment supporting seven projects in the Pilbara and Kimberley
- Supporting the protection of the newly World Heritage-listed Murujuga Cultural Landscape
- WA Government committed to ensuring every Western Australian has a home
“Our government is partnering with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations like Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation to deliver safe and secure housing in regional WA,” Housing and Works Minister John Carey said.
“This $1.78 million investment for new homes in the Pilbara will provide high-quality accommodation for the MAC rangers, supporting their vital work protecting a highly significant cultural landscape.”
The grant program is funded as part of the State Government’s North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund and will support eligible ACCOs to deliver accommodation assistance for their workforce.
Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel said it was great news for the UNESCO World Heritage listed Murujuga National Park – and a boost to local jobs and housing.
On completion they will be home to the MAC ranger operations manager and other rangers.
MAC represents over 1,000 members from five traditional custodial groups from the West Pilbara region, with a mission to preserve and protect their land, heritage and culture while transforming the lives of their community.
In July this year, the Murujuga Cultural Landscape was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage List in recognition of its global significance.
Construction is expected to commence next month.
