About the Project
The Esperance Key Worker Accommodation Project is designed to provide a sustainable, long-term solution to the ongoing lack of low-cost key worker accommodation in the Shire of Esperance.
The purpose-built worker accommodation facility will consist of 20 units, with the opportunity to develop additional units at the site.
With rental vacancy rates at effectively 0%, high build costs, and small capital values, this discourages private sector development activity.
The lack of housing and accommodation availability contributes to a range of economic & social challenges within the Shire of Esperance.
These include:
- Workforce attraction and retention - rising rents and lack of housing encouraging critical service workers to leave the region;
- Business viability - many businesses have reduced operating hours due to a lack of housing for staff and
- Social pressures - community and government service needs are increasing as access to affordable housing and accommodation is constrained.
Workers Accommodation Survey - Now Closed
Results from the survey show a critical need for workers accommodation in Esperance.
To those businesses who completed the survey, thank you. The information shared is priceless data we can use in the business case to State Government.
Workers Accommodation Survey Now Closed
Results from the survey shows a critical need for workers accommodation in Esperance.
To those businesses who completed the survey, thank you. The information you provided is vital to our business case.
