Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 12:41:09 PM
The Shire of Pingelly has released the Draft Pingelly Accommodation Action Plan for public comment, and we’re inviting all community members, local businesses, and stakeholders to come along, learn more, and share their views.
This Plan responds to the significant accommodation pressures currently affecting Pingelly—from limited tourist options to a shortage of long‑term housing—and outlines twelve key actions designed to meet immediate needs while preparing for future growth.
As noted in the Plan, “Pingelly currently faces significant accommodation and housing demand that limit economic growth and community sustainability.”
To support transparent community engagement, the Shire is hosting an open drop‑in discussion where you can view the Plan, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to staff.
📅 Community Drop‑In Discussion
Date: Wednesday, 25 March Time: 2:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Shire of Pingelly Office
This is an informal, come‑and‑go session—no RSVP required.
About the Draft Plan
The Draft Pingelly Accommodation Action Plan proposes twelve actions :
- Action 1 – Premium Tourist Park: Develop a premium tourist park at Review Street, replacing the existing caravan park. Stage 1 provides 10 powered ensuite sites at an estimated cost of $100,000.
- Action 2 – Tourist Cabins: Construct two high-quality self-contained tourist cabins at the new tourist park site at an estimated cost of $80,000.
- Action 3 – Residential Park: Convert the existing caravan park site into a residential park of up to 20 lots for tiny homes and cabins, leased at approximately $150 per week.
- Action 4 – Overflow Camping: Establish formal overflow camping at the Pingelly Tourism Group Headquarters to accommodate groups of 10 or more caravans at an estimated cost of $35,000.
- Action 5 – Density Recoding: Amend the Local Planning Scheme to increase residential density coding townsite-wide, enabling greater subdivision and infill development at minimal cost.
- Action 6 – Old Hospital Site: Develop a 16-lot residential subdivision at 34 Stratford Street. An application has been submitted to the Regional Housing Support Fund (RHSF).
- Action 7 – Quartz Street Park: Develop the rear portion of Quartz Street Park for eight residential lots in a mews-style configuration. An application will be submitted to the Regional Development Assistance Program (RDAP).
- Action 8 – Bodey Street: Rezone 1 Bodey Street to residential and develop larger lifestyle lots. An application will be submitted to the Regional Development Assistance Program (RDAP).
- Action 9 – Seniors Housing: Continue development of Pingelly Aged Appropriate Accommodation (PAAA) housing in conjunction with the Pingelly Somerset Alliance when funding becomes available.
- Action 10 – State Lots: Advocate for the immediate release and sale of approximately six to eight State Government-owned serviced residential lots in Pingelly.
- Action 11 – Dickens Street Lots: Construct four transportable residential houses on Shire-owned lots on Dickens Street at an estimated cost of $480,000.
- Action 12 – Homelessness: Investigate partnership opportunities with community housing providers and homelessness services to address housing insecurity in Pingelly.
How to Get Involved
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Attend the drop‑in session
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View the Draft Plan online or at the Shire Office
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Provide a written submission during the public advertising period (minimum 21 days)
Your feedback will help shape the final version of the Plan before it is presented to Council for adoption.
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