News Articles for Shire of Northam

The Shire of Northam has been fined after clearing hundreds of trees alongside a 2.2-kilometre stretch of road without a permit.

A state government-supported green hydrogen plant mooted for the outskirts of Northam has been knocked back over concerns it would not produce green hydrogen.

A development assessment panel was unable to decide on a $120 million Northam energy plant over concerns on risks and hazards from hydrogen production.

Infinite Green Energy's $120 million proposal to build a hydrogen plant and expanded solar farm could be hindered after its solar plans were recommended to be excluded.

Local governments, communities and stakeholders are working through challenges to strengthen the Wheatbelt's tourism industry.

Australian grain export giant CBH Group has purchased a 105 hectare site at Avon Industrial Park to support the company's goal to double total monthly export capacity.

DevelopmentWA claims its mission to draw major industry to Avon's Industrial Park has been boosted by growing business confidence in WA.

Made up of the Regional Centre of Northam, significant farming areas, and the smaller communities of Bakers Hill, Grass Valley and Wundowie, the Shire of Northam is a community of opportunity.

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.