❓ The question seeks information on government involvement and potential funding for infrastructure upgrades to facilitate rail transport of woodchips from North Greenbushes to Bunbury Port, including a Bridgetown bypass. It probes the Minister's engagement with relevant companies and the Department's role in providing financial assistance.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2612Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Minister met with WA Plantation Resources (WAPRES) and Australian Railroad Group (A.R.G.) to discuss options for Government funding infrastructure at North Greenbushes to facilitate road to rail freighting of chip logs to Bunbury Port?
(2) If not, why not?
(3) Has the Department of Industry and Resources been involved to facilitate Government financial assistance for this industry?
(4) Will the Government assist industry ie. A.R.G./WAPRES, to ensure that woodchips from the Lambert Chipmill are transported to Bunbury Port by rail?
(5) What is the estimated cost of upgrading the Lambert to Greenbushes rail line to ensure safety and efficient use of this public infrastructure?
(6) If decisions are made to transport woodchips or logs to Greenbushes or Bunbury, will the Government immediately fund a heavy transport by-pass for Bridgetown?
(7) What is the estimated cost of a by-pass for Bridgetown and is there a timetable for construction?
(8) If so, what is the date for completion of a Bridgetown by-pass?
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(2) If not, why not?
(3) Has the Department of Industry and Resources been involved to facilitate Government financial assistance for this industry?
(4) Will the Government assist industry ie. A.R.G./WAPRES, to ensure that woodchips from the Lambert Chipmill are transported to Bunbury Port by rail?
(5) What is the estimated cost of upgrading the Lambert to Greenbushes rail line to ensure safety and efficient use of this public infrastructure?
(6) If decisions are made to transport woodchips or logs to Greenbushes or Bunbury, will the Government immediately fund a heavy transport by-pass for Bridgetown?
(7) What is the estimated cost of a by-pass for Bridgetown and is there a timetable for construction?
(8) If so, what is the date for completion of a Bridgetown by-pass?
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