Number and value of building approvals

Between 2000-01 and 2007-08 Roebourne(S) consistently showed the highest number of new residential building approvals of all shires in the Pilbara. Overall in the eights years to 2007-08, the number of approvals has increased from 36 to a high of 284 approvals.

The total value of new residential building approvals in Roebourne(S) is comparable with the number of building approvals between 2000-01 and 2007-08.

The average cost of new residential building approvals in Roebourne(S) displayed a surprisingly regular upward trend between 2000-01 and 2007-08. 

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Number and value of alterations and additions to residential buildings

There were few approvals for alterations or additions to residential buildings across the Pilbara, with Roebourne(S) approving applications in only one year, 2000-01. There were eight approvals for alterations in 2000-01 at a total cost of $949,222.