The Knowledge Hub

Our vision for the Wheatbelt is a diversified and growing economy with vibrant and dynamic communities, creating a prosperous and sustainable future for Western Australia. To achieve this, the Wheatbelt Development Commission facilitates the long-term development of the Wheatbelt by being a responsive and forward thinking regional development agency, connecting government with the private sector to create practical solutions for the region.

The Strategic Plan has a strong focus on facilitating economic diversification, building environmental and economic resilience and advocating for enabling infrastructure.

In collaboration with the Northern Growth Alliance, the WDC procured the development of a strategic discussion paper for the Northern Growth Corridor.

The paper explores emerging planning and infrastructure issues and examines the case for a State-led, coordinated land use and infrastructure planning exercise. Since finalising the discussion paper, WDC have continued to work with InfrastructureWA and the WA Planning Commission

to advocate for a sub-regional approach to land use planning and infrastructure delivery.

Click the link to read the discussion paper.

The Wheatbelt’s diversity requires customised solutions to achieve sustained growth. The service models and infrastructure created in the past need transforming to enable the Wheatbelt to achieve its potential and build on its significant contribution to the State’s prosperity. The Wheatbelt Regional Investment Blueprint identifies these priorities.