❓ A Western Australian parliamentary question seeks information on ferry heights, turning circles, and length limits in relation to the Elizabeth Quay development and existing/future ferry services. The response provides specific measurements and clarifies design intentions.
AnsweredQoN 2916Legislative Council
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(1) What is the current maximum height above the water of the Shelley Taylor Smith and the Phillip Pendal ferries? (2) What is the maximum height above the water of Brisbane's Citycat and ferry services? (3) Will the Elizabeth Quay entrance bridge/walkway limit the height of future ferries or vessels? (4) What are the dimensions of the turning circle in Elizabeth Quay for the ferry terminal? (5) What is the minimum turning circle for the current Transperth ferries? (6) What is the limit on the length of any future ferries due to the dimensions of the Elizabeth Quay Ferry Terminal?
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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
47 days
(1) 3 metres.
(2) 5 metres to the top of the hull and 7.5 metres after allowing for the light masts and aerials. Note it is not intended to use the style of ferry design used for the Brisbane CityCat ferry service for any future Perth based ferry services.
(3) No, the proposed Elizabeth Quay bridge height is 5.5 metres.
(4) 50 metres.
(5) 44 metres.
(6) 25 metres.
(2) 5 metres to the top of the hull and 7.5 metres after allowing for the light masts and aerials. Note it is not intended to use the style of ferry design used for the Brisbane CityCat ferry service for any future Perth based ferry services.
(3) No, the proposed Elizabeth Quay bridge height is 5.5 metres.
(4) 50 metres.
(5) 44 metres.
(6) 25 metres.
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