Mike Hollett

Property developers Mike Hollett and Chris Harrison have gained backing from Wyllie Group for a 250-lot lifestyle village in Northam, adding to a string of projects collectively worth about $200 million in the shire.

Former ATCO Gas Australia president Pat Donovan has been announced as the new chief executive of the Water Corporation, replacing Sue Murphy after a 10-year tenure.

A private WA company has gained state government approval to develop a floating wharf and onshore terminal at the port of Broome, targeting oil and gas services and cruise ships as its main customers.

Water Corporation chairman Mike Hollett has tendered his resignation, citing business and family interests, just two months after being reappointed to the role. Deputy chair David Lock will act in the role until a permanent chair is appointed.

Water Corporation has revealed an $809 million surplus in the 2020 financial year, potentially propping up the state budget despite a national recession.

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The developer of a new Broome port facility is seeking $90 million in equity, roughly half the value of the challenging project that was delayed by the pandemic.

The Aboriginal group enmeshed in a royalties dispute with Andrew Forrest is building multiple commercial enterprises in the Pilbara.