Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Shire of Cocos (Keeling) IslandsIslands

Housing Precinct (HI & WI)

RATIONALE: Housing shortage on Home Island causing overcrowding and contravening Health standards.

GOAL: To address the issue of the Housing shortage experienced on Home Island as well liaise with the Commonwealth on proposed residential development on West Island.

PROPOSAL: Encourage DoTaRS to upgrade utilities such as Water & Sewerage, so that Home Island kampong can be further developed;Compile a housing development strategy that address’s the data obtained from the Demographics Study;Actively seek funding from relevant agencies to assist in the construction of new residences;Liaison with Commonwealth on residential development on West Island.

AGENCY INVOLVEMENT: DoTaRSWater Corporation (Utilities Provider)HomeswestCountry Housing Authority

Sports & Recreation Precinct (HI &WI)

GOAL: To construct one indoor court size facility, including appropriate function and changerooms on both islands to compliment existing outdoor recreational facilities.

RATIONALE: Currently no indoor facility is available for sports such as basketball, netball, indoor soccer & cricket, badminton, volleyball, gymnasium etc;No appropriate function and changerooms are available to cater for existing outdoor arenas.

Sports & Recreation Precinct (HI & WI) (cont.)

PROPOSAL: In conjunction with DoTaRS, establish a SDA with the WA Department of Sport and Recreation to undertake a study of Sport and Recreation requirements for both Home and West Island.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Dept of Sports & Recreation – CSRFF

AGENCY INVOLVEMENT: DoTaRSDept of Sport and Recreation

TEAM RESPONSIBLE : T.B.A