Home›Questions on Notice›QoN 915

❓ Question regarding the status, cost, and tendering process for the $8.1 million upgrades at the Abrolhos Islands. The answer provides updates on site clearing, mooring installation, expenditure, and tender status.

AnsweredQoN 915Legislative Council

Asked

18 November 2025

Member

Hon Rob Horstman

Portfolio

Regional Development

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the $8.1 million upgrades taking place at the Abrolhos Islands, and I ask: (a) what is the current status of these upgrades; (b) what is the cost of the project at this stage; (c) what funding has been spent so far; and (d) has the tender been awarded for the public jetty and the adjacent visitor area for Rat Island?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered

24 February 2026

Responded by

Minister for Regional Development

Response time

10 days

(a) The site for a public jetty and adjacent visitor rest area has been cleared, and the planning and procurement process has progressed. The installation of 5 new public moorings has been completed.
(b) The cost remains within the $8.1 million allocation.
(c) Expenditure on upgrades to 31 October 2025 is $344,589.
(d) The tender for the public jetty has been released with a closing date of 18 December 2025. The visitor rest area is in the final stages of engineering assessment prior to tender.

View on Parliament of WA