The facility will eventually be converted into a permanent housing estate to give the development a long-term impact in the community.
abc.net.au/news/albemarle-850-person-workers-camp-australind-approved/102172410Lithium giant Albemarle has received approval to build a large workers' accommodation village in Western Australia's south-west after a year-long search for a suitable location.
A spokesperson from Albemarle welcomed the approval, which comes at a time when housing pressures have made it hard for local businesses to attract new workers. "We're really aware of the ongoing shortage of short-term accommodation and long-term residential housing in the South West," she said late last year.
"This longer-term approach was influenced by community feedback and fresh analysis of Albemarle’s future workforce needs." It also said community concerns about an increase in crime and various forms of anti-social behaviour as a result of the project could be mitigated.The plans come off the back of Albemarle's proposal for a 500-person workers' camp in nearby Binningup, which has been fiercely opposed by the community.WatchCamp proposal raises concerns about the price of economic growth.
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