On 28 April 2026 the WA Government announced the largest Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) construction program in the state’s history — more than 500 homes across seven regional cities over five years, with 305 homes prioritised for Karratha and Port Hedland. The 2026-27 Budget directs $419 million specifically at GROH and government worker accommodation, on top of $170 million in private capital committed by Rio Tinto, BHP and Hancock toward regional worker housing. The program is real and the volume is large — the question for builders is supply that can hit remote sites on program.
EcoPrestige is a builder-facing structural steel modular systems supplier. We do not compete with you for the head contract — we supply the modular building systems you install, with Australian engineering and QA oversight behind every module.
Why regional worker housing slips — and how modular fixes it
In the Pilbara and Kimberley, labour availability, transport logistics and environmental conditions routinely slow conventional construction. More than 70% of businesses in remote WA cite housing as a barrier to hiring. Building the homes onsite competes for the same scarce trades the housing is meant to attract. Modular breaks that loop: the build happens in a controlled factory while site works and services proceed in parallel, so a remote program is not hostage to local trade supply.
How EcoPrestige supports GROH and worker-housing delivery
We coordinate engineering, manufacturing, staged QA and delivery so modules arrive ready to install. Every unit is turnkey and fully pre-cladded, backed by a 12-year structural warranty and 12-month materials warranty, with an Occupancy Certificate provided on completion. For regional and remote sites that durability matters — the stock has to stand up to climate and distance from maintenance trades. Installation stays with you as the builder; we lock the supply and install sequence around crane access and transport windows so the program holds.
Built for the Pilbara, Kimberley and regional WA
Structural steel modular suits multi-unit GROH stock, single dwellings and worker accommodation alike, from Karratha and Port Hedland to Kununurra and the wider regions. Factory throughput of 50,000 m² offsite means a 50 or 100-unit program is a scheduling question, not a capacity one.
Indicative supply costs
As a guide only, EcoPrestige modular supply starts from around $2,200/m² (excl GST) for residential and early-learning configurations, $2,300/m² for apartment-style stock and $3,300/m² for hotel-grade fit-out. Final rates depend on storeys, configuration and finish. Factory build runs in parallel with your site works, which is where roughly 30% of the program time is recovered against conventional construction. Send us the brief and we will quote against it.
Frequently asked questions
Can EcoPrestige supply into the GROH program?
EcoPrestige supplies the modular building systems builders use to deliver GROH and government worker housing. The head contract stays with you; we provide the engineered modular supply behind it.
How does modular help on remote Pilbara and Kimberley sites?
Factory build runs in parallel with civil and services works, so the program does not depend on scarce local trades. Modules arrive ready to install, which is where the program time and certainty come from on remote sites.
What lead times should we plan for regional WA?
Manufacturing runs parallel to your site works. We lock engineering and compliance before production so the build window is predictable, then sequence delivery around transport and crane access. Talk to us early and we will model the program against your target completion.
How is compliance handled for government housing?
We assemble evidence of suitability before production to NCC Class 1a, 2, 3 and 9b as applicable, ready for your certifier, with an Occupancy Certificate on completion.
What does worker housing supply cost?
As a guide, supply starts from around $2,200/m² excl GST and varies with configuration, storeys and finish. Remote delivery and install sequencing are quoted against the specific site.
Who is responsible for installation on site?
Installation is the builder’s responsibility. We coordinate the supply and install sequence and provide the documentation your crew and crane works need.
Related EcoPrestige modular pages
- Modular social housing WA
- Pilbara public worker housing
- FIFO accommodation WA
- Modular construction Karratha
- EcoPrestige delivery process
- Procurement guide for builders
Delivering GROH or regional worker housing in WA? Talk to EcoPrestige early — the time to model the modular path is before the program is locked. Enquire about your project or request the builder pack.