Pelago East

The next stage of the town’s development is as the WA State Government’s chosen City of the North which will see the population rise to 50,000.

The Shire of Roebourne and the WA Government have launched exciting new plans to transform Karratha into a world-class City of the North.

From a new-look town centre to waterfront developments and new residential lots, the bold blueprint paves the way for Karratha to become a major Australian city with more than 50,000 local residents.

The Karratha – City of the North Plan has been at the drawing board since late 2009 and involved a team of more than 20 of WA’s best and brightest urban designers, planners and landscape architects.

The Plan takes the region one step closer to “realising the dream” of achieving the WA Government’s Pilbara Cities vision. The Karratha – City of the North Plan endows the region with vastly improved infrastructure and amenity and offers more affordable and diverse styles of housing.

The Karratha – City of the North Plan is a three-phase strategy that will guide the development of future housing, open spaces, commercial activities, tourist accommodation, entertainment and retail areas as well as service infrastructure, transport, education and community facilities.

Pelago Apartments is the Pilbara’s first modern residential and commercial development providing inner-city living and a luxurious lifestyle. Just a short walk from the central business district, the apartments are primed to take advantage of the fantastic Pilbara lifestyle – and its resources boom.

Whether it’s your own stylish home, or as an investment, now is the time to look north and take part in the lifestyle Karratha has to offer.

There’s never been a better time to invest in the region’s future. Known for its multi-billion dollar resource investments, Karratha produces 25 per cent of Australia’s exports. But it is not until you actually visit Karratha that you realise the immense wealth of the region – and real meaning of a resources boom.

The town is home to both Australia and the world’s biggest resource companies including Rio Tinto, Woodside and Chevron. It is also home to resources, innovation and people with vision who are ready to take the town into the future.

The township of Karratha was built on Nickol Bay in 1968 in response to a need for accommodation for miners working in the nearby Hamersley Ranges.

Karratha has always meant good country in the language of the local Aborigines and while it may now be linked to mining it was originally settled by Europeans for its rich pastoral land with the still-operating Karratha Station founded in 1929.

It has since flourished with other projects, including the Gorgon, Pluto and the North West Shelf Venture, bringing in more people keen to join the resources boom and enjoy the Pilbara’s enviable lifestyle.

Karratha has become the Powerhouse of the Pilbara, home to many government departments servicing the region.

The next stage of the town’s development will see the central business district will be revitalised with a new shopping precinct, restaurants, cafes and cinemas – creating a city lifestyle in the heart of the Pilbara.

Karratha Airport, already WA’s busiest regional airport, will be upgraded to cater for international flights – and even more domestic routes. It is set to welcome its millionth passenger this year.

The City of the North Plan will also see a Health and Wellbeing Campus created for residents along with a new golf course and upgraded sporting facilities, including the Finbar Group supported Karratha Leisure Centre, throughout the region.

It’s certainly an exciting time to be part of Karratha’s future which will see it grow from good country to great country.

Pelago Apartments overlook the natural beauty of the azure waters of Nickol Bay and the stunning scenery of the Burrup Peninsula.