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Pilbara work camp sells to Singaporean investors for $45m
A workforce camp in Karratha’s industrial estate has sold for $45 million to a Singaporean property investment fund.
The 228-room Velocity Village temporary workforce accommodation facility was snapped up by Singapore stock exchange-listed Centurion Corporation in an off-market deal.
The acquisition marks Centurion Corporation’s first foray into the workforce accommodation market.
Centurion Corporation chief executive Kong Chee Min said the deal expanded its remit beyond student and standard worker accommodation.
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