National construction giant John Holland has won a state government contract to design and build $92.3 million in education and health projects in the East Kimberley.
"The State Government has met a major milestone with the awarding of this contract, which will see health and education services transformed in the East Kimberley," said Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls.
"The contract includes a $48.5million upgrade to the Kununurra Education Precinct; a $9million upgrade to the Kununurra TAFE complex; and more than $32million in health infrastructure development.
"These projects will deliver tangible benefits to East Kimberley and help create stronger, more vibrant and sustainable local communities into the future."
Under a national partnership agreement, the State and Federal governments are addressing social inclusion and indigenous disadvantage in the region.
As part of the contract, John Holland will be required to work with local businesses and the indigenous community to develop an Indigenous Participation Plan.
"This project overall has a strong focus on achieving indigenous outcomes," the Minister said.
"The contractor was chosen having demonstrated success in achieving indigenous outcomes through construction projects and will ensure indigenous participation in the projects.
"By engaging the local community, the project will help ensure greater indigenous employment outcomes and the development of services will go a long way in helping close the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous people in the region."
