Hon. Steve Martin asks about the impact of long wave surges on berth usage at Geraldton Port and what the government is doing to address the issue. The Minister acknowledges the problem and outlines ongoing initiatives.

AnsweredQoN 538Legislative Council
Asked
18 August 2021
Portfolio
Ports

QuestionView source ↗

GERALDTON
PORT — LONG WAVE SURGE
538. Hon STEVE MARTIN to the Leader of the House representing
the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the long wave surges that
regularly occur at Geraldton port.
(1) Can the minister advise how many hours of berth
usage have been lost due to long wave surge at Geraldton port?
(2) What is the government doing to
fix this issue?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
port of Geraldton is typically impacted by long wave surge between May and
October. The Mid West Ports Authority is undertaking a number of initiatives to
reduce the impact of long wave surge and reduce berth closure times.

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