A $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan has been released to mark the next step in combatting the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Western Australian community.
According to State Recovery Controller, Sharyn O’Neill, the Plan was developed in consultation with the State Recovery Advisory Group, which included representatives from the public sector, business, industry, not-for-profit organisations, UnionsWA, Local Government and the community.
“It is an overarching plan, focused on getting Western Australians back to work and will deliver long-term economic and social outcomes in the suburbs and regions,” Ms O’Neill said.
“The plan will create thousands of local jobs in important sectors such as construction, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, renewable energy, education and training, agriculture, mining and conservation.”
Premier, Mark McGowan (pictured) said that while COVID-19 was not over, the State was now able to begin the recovery.
“The comprehensive plan is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before in WA,” Mr McGowan said.
“It will deliver a pipeline of short and long-term jobs for Western Australians, supporting and strengthening our existing industries, as well as laying the foundation for jobs of the future,” he said.
“Western Australians managed the COVID-19 pandemic together as a community.
“Together, we will recover.”
Treasurer, Ben Wyatt said the State was in a strong position to cope with the massive economic shock created by COVID-19.
Details of each element in the Recovery Plan are being posted online at this PS News link.
