Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office

The Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) Coordination Office is a joint Australian Government—South Australian Government office established to administer non Defence use of the WPA.

The office was established following the Australian Government’s endorsement of the recommendations of the Government Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area Final Report on 3 May 2011.

The WPA Coordination Office’s objectives are to:

• administer all aspects of non-Defence access to the WPA
• develop a comprehensive range management framework
• ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to approving non-Defence access to the WPA, while preserving Australia’s national interests.

The WPA is an important Defence capability and testing and evaluation asset that plays a significant role in Australia’s national security.

The WPA is also highly prospective and the South Australian Government estimates that more than $35 billion in developments, iron ore, gold and uranium projects could be possible over the next decade.

If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact the WPA Coordination Office.