The big news for Northam is the new development of the Yongah Hill Detention Centre. The Australian Government announced the establishment of an immigration detention centre at the Department of Defence Northam Training Camp in October 2010.
Wheatbelt communities are already capturing the positive financial and social benefits arising including economic boosts, increased employment opportunities, contracting and tender opportunities, and departmental and detention service provider staff joining local sporting and cultural groups.
The Wheatbelt Development Commission, Avon Community Development Foundation and the Northam Chamber of Commerce are keeping the Avon subregion and the wider Wheatbelt area up-to-date with the latest news and opportunities.
Suppliers can register their interest at the Wheatbelt Development Commission.