Hon Ken Travers asks about Vicstock Grain's export plans at Albany Port, specifically regarding tonnage and transport methods. The Minister for Transport confirms the expected export volume and that all grain will be transported by road.

AnsweredQoN 2726Legislative Council
Asked
24 February 2015
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the trial shipment at Albany Port by Vicstock Grain, and I ask: (a) how many tonnes of grain per annum are expected to be exported by Vicstock; (b) does the Government know how this grain is being, or will be, transported to Albany Port; (c) if yes to (b), how much will be transported to port by: (i) road; and (ii) rail; and (d) if no to (b), why not?

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Answered
17 March 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
21 days
(a) Vicstock Grain has stated they hope to export up to 250 000 tonnes per annum. This annual production would be ramped up over several years.
(b) Yes.
(c)(i) 100%.
(ii) 0%.
(d) Not applicable

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