A piece of Western Australia’s history has come to market for the first time with the State Government seeking proposals for a deserted Pilbara township that will drive social and economic benefits for WA’s North West.

The townsite of Cossack, a 30-minute drive north of Karratha, is surrounded by a coastal reserve. It rests on the Harding River and was the nation’s first North-West port, and where WA’s pearling industry originated.

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At a glance: 

• Located on the Pilbara coast at the mouth of the Harding River, by the iconic Jarman Island 
• Cossack is a State Registered Heritage Place that comprises a collection of remaining buildings and archaeological sites rich in cultural history
• Commercial, tourism and retail opportunities

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The WA Government, through Registrations of Interest (ROI) jointly managed by LJ Hooker Commercial Perth and LJ Hooker Karratha, is inviting the private sector to conceptulaise and deliver a new era for the townsite. The townsite’s 12 heritage-listed buildings and nearby Jarman Island is included in the offering.

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ROI’s will be welcomed that:

• Entertain low-impact tourism development and ancillary use such as innovative and high-quality eco-tourism accommodation, camping, cafes, galleries etc
• Support the regeneration of the under-utilised heritage asset while also ensuring the long-term conservation and future management of the site.

The scale of the townsite offering will be determined by the quality and vision of the ROIs.

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Mr Siciliano said: “Cossack was a pivotal part of WA’s pearling industry, with a history dating back to the 19th century,” said Mr Siciliano.

“Overtime, nearby townships including Port Samson and the employment hub of Karratha assumed the local population base.

“But Cossack sits in an amazing pocket of the Pilbara. The townsite is bordered by the azure water of the Harding River and the 

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“This campaign presents a developer or entity with a rare chance to deliver a vision and ongoing commitment for a low-impact activation of a piece of WA’s history.”

ROI’s will be received until 2pm (AWST) November 20.

For more information contact Vincent Siciliano and Anna Guillesser of LJ Hooker via the contact form below. 

To view the listing and for more information click here. 

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