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The Gascoyne Development Commission is a State Government statutory authority created through the Regional Development Commissions Act of 1993. It is one of nine regional development commissions established in Western Australia’s regions to facilitate economic and social development.
The Commission works directly with the office of the Minister for Regional Development and advocates for the priorities of the region in this and other State forums. The chairman of the Commission’s board is a member of the Regional Development Council and the chief executive officer also advises this peak body representing the nine regions of Western Australia.
The Commission’s function is to take necessary steps to promote, facilitate and monitor development in the region. This includes:
- Developing and broadening the economic base
- Identifying infrastructure and service needs
- Maximizing job creation and improving career opportunities
- Providing information and advice,
- Seeking to ensure access to government services is equitable in the region.
Our mission is to make a major contribution to the continuing growth of the region.
Our vision is of a Gascoyne that provides a great lifestyle, visitor experience and substantial employment and investment opportunities in a unique natural environment and climate.
The Commission has 12 staff including management, project and administration staff that work from offices in Carnarvon and Exmouth.
The GDC Board consists of 10 members and made up of three representatives from local governments in the region, three community representatives and three ministerial appointees. The chief executive officer is an ex-officio member of the Board.