The City of Rockingham COVID-19 Local Recovery Coordination Group (LRCG) is continuing to support the implementation of the State Government's COVID-19 WA Recovery Plan. The following planning reforms and development announcements have been made that will impact the City of Rockingham:
Planning reforms
- The Minister for Planning has issued a notice for various planning exemptions during the State of Emergency. The State Government has also announced major planning reforms to stimulate economic growth to assist with the COVID-19 recovery. Learn more on our Development applications page.
- A new portal, Environmental Online, is also being developed through $20 million in WA and Australian Government funding. The portal will reduce approval processes by 6 to 12 months.
Infrastructure