A WA parliamentary question seeks details about a proposed small craft berth at the Port of Broome, including design considerations, economic benefits, and suitability for various vessels. The Minister's response indicates the project is in the investigation phase.

AnsweredQoN 32Legislative Council
Asked
8 August 2000
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Has a tender been let? (2) Who was the successful tenderer? (3) What are the details of the project? (4) How will the design accommodate the high tides in the area? (5) What are the expected financial benefits for the area? (6) Will it be suitable for the loading of livestock for overseas export markets? (7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister

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Answered
19 October 2000
Response time
72 days
(1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(2) Who was the successful tenderer? (3) What are the details of the project? (4) How will the design accommodate the high tides in the area? (5) What are the expected financial benefits for the area? (6) Will it be suitable for the loading of livestock for overseas export markets? (7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(3) What are the details of the project? (4) How will the design accommodate the high tides in the area? (5) What are the expected financial benefits for the area? (6) Will it be suitable for the loading of livestock for overseas export markets? (7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(4) How will the design accommodate the high tides in the area? (5) What are the expected financial benefits for the area? (6) Will it be suitable for the loading of livestock for overseas export markets? (7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(5) What are the expected financial benefits for the area? (6) Will it be suitable for the loading of livestock for overseas export markets? (7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(6) Will it be suitable for the loading of livestock for overseas export markets? (7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(7) Will cruise liners be able to use this floating berth? (8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(8) How will it be connected to the land and how is it designed to cope with cyclones? (9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
(9) What is the cost of the project? Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.
Answered on 19 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1) No. (2) Not applicable. (3) To investigate whether a small craft berth can be provided at the Port of Broome. (4) The investigation will determine how to deal with the tidal range, most likely using floating structures. (5) Financial benefits are expected to accrue to industry through increased efficiency of operation, and in the case of tourism, the provision of such a facility will assist in the growth of this important industry. (6) No, any floating berth will be for use by smaller vessels, operating primarily in the fishing, pearling and tourism industries in addition to servicing private pleasure craft. (7) No. (8) Whether the structure will be directly connected to the land and the approach in coping with cyclones and water movement generally, will depend on the outcome of the consultancy. (9) Project cost will be determined within the consultancy.

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