Proposed Workforce Accommodation 18 (Lot 802) Nelson Pearse Street, Mingenew
26 September 2025

The Shire of Mingenew has received an application from Cooperative Bulk Handling (CBH) to develop workforce accommodation upon 18 (Lot 802) Nelson Pearse Street, Mingenew.

The development includes the following aspects:

  • demolition of the existing structures upon Lot 802;
  • siting of 6 x 4 single person (with ensuite) accommodation buildings (i.e. total 24 person total accommodation);
  • siting of amenities buildings including kitchen/dining building, laundry building and common room building;
  • covered areas, verandahs and outdoor seating areas;
  • off-street car parking area containing 27 car parking bays;
  • associated walkways, wastewater treatment and stormwater improvements;
  • perimeter chainlink mesh fence and internal colorbond fence;
  • 2 vehicle access points onto Nelson Pearse Street.

‘Workforce Accommodation’ is listed as a land use that must be advertised for comment in the ‘Rural Townsite’ zone and the Shire is inviting comment upon this application prior to this matter being presented to a meeting of Council for its consideration.

A copy of the application can be viewed at the below link.

Click here to view the Development Application

Should you wish to make comment (support/objection/indifferent) in relation to this application comments must be made on the submission form at the below link and must be received by the Shire prior to 4:00pm Friday 17 October 2025.

Click here to download the Submission Form.

Submissions can be:

  • hand delivered to the Shire office during office hours; or
  • mailed to PO Box 120 Mingenew WA 6522; or
  • faxed to 9928 1128; or
  • emailed to enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au

The application will then be presented to the 19 November 2025 meeting of Council for determination. The Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew commencing at 5:00pm and is open to the public should you wish to attend.

Should you have any queries please contact this office on 9928 1102 or email building@mingenew.wa.gov.au.