Inspire Rio Tinto

In 2012 the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to revitalise existing and develop new civic, sporting and community facilities and programs in Paraburdoo, Tom Price and Pannawonica.

Known as the Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership (CISP), it focused on making the region a better place to live and work through a shared vision to improve town amenity to attract and retain current and future residents. This approach utilises the expertise of local government to maximise the investment and enhance the quality of projects delivered.

In 2022 The Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto, renewed their partnership with a $37.5 million 10 year partnership called the Inspire Community Partnership to build upon and further strengthen the delivery of key infrastructure projects, local services and public events for the local communities of Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.

The partnership will assist in providing:

  • Improved town amenity and beautification to attract and retain a diverse population to live and work in the Pilbara contributing towards economic diversity of local communities;
  • Delivery of efficient and rationalised projects and services;
  • Upgraded and/or new civic and community infrastructure specific to community needs and future growth;
  • Support for local community resilience, leadership and sense of place;
  • Leveraging of additional funding and resources to support identified community needs outlined in the Community Infrastructure and Services Plan.

Partnership activities and events

The following activities and events are held in each town as part of the Inspire Community Partnership Agreement.

  • Welcome to town events
  • Nameless Festival
  • School Holiday Program
  • Australia Day celebrations
  • NAIDOC Week
  • ANZAC Day celebrations
  • Art and culture programs and events
  • Dedicated club & community support team

Former Projects through the CISP.

  • Tom Price - Clem Thompson Pavilion
  • Paraburdoo – Community Hub

Upcoming Projects through Inspire Community Partnership Agreement.

  • Paraburdoo – Bike Park
  • Tom Price – Minna Oval Development Project

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