❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the PortLink project's $5 million budget allocation, expenditure, and feasibility study timeline. The response indicates no funds have been spent yet, pending an MOU, and outlines the study's components and expected completion dates.
AnsweredQoN 206Legislative Council
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PORTLINK PROJECT
206. Hon HELEN BULLOCK to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to the $5 million allocated to the PortLink project
on page 649 of the 2011–12 budget.
(1) How much of the $5 million allocated to the PortLink
project has been spent up to now?
(2) Can the minister provide a breakdown of items that money
has been spent on so far?
(3) When will
the feasibility study of the PortLink inland freight corridor development plan
be completed?
206. Hon HELEN BULLOCK to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to the $5 million allocated to the PortLink project
on page 649 of the 2011–12 budget.
(1) How much of the $5 million allocated to the PortLink
project has been spent up to now?
(2) Can the minister provide a breakdown of items that money
has been spent on so far?
(3) When will
the feasibility study of the PortLink inland freight corridor development plan
be completed?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The Minister for Regional Development has provided
the following response —
(1) No funding
has been spent to date. The funding allocation is subject to the Department of
Transport and the Department of Regional Development and Lands signing a
memorandum of understanding for release of royalties for regions funds. This is
expected to be signed this month, at which time the Department of Transport can
commence tender processes for the planning works.
(2) Not
applicable.
(3) The
PortLink planning study will consist of a series of interrelated planning
studies including an intermodel terminal in Kalgoorlie and associated rail alignment
and land reservation; sealing of the road between Wiluna and Meekatharra; and
economic modelling of the PortLink concept. Milestones of the project will be
met throughout the project timeframe. Main Roads is undertaking the design and
costing of the Wiluna to Meekatharra road and will commence work as soon as
practical. The intermodal hub feasibility study will go to tender once
documentation is prepared. It is anticipated that the rail realignment design
and land reservation requirements and statutory approvals in Kalgoorlie could
be completed by 30 September 2013, with completion of the full study towards
the end of 2014.
some notice of the question. The Minister for Regional Development has provided
the following response —
(1) No funding
has been spent to date. The funding allocation is subject to the Department of
Transport and the Department of Regional Development and Lands signing a
memorandum of understanding for release of royalties for regions funds. This is
expected to be signed this month, at which time the Department of Transport can
commence tender processes for the planning works.
(2) Not
applicable.
(3) The
PortLink planning study will consist of a series of interrelated planning
studies including an intermodel terminal in Kalgoorlie and associated rail alignment
and land reservation; sealing of the road between Wiluna and Meekatharra; and
economic modelling of the PortLink concept. Milestones of the project will be
met throughout the project timeframe. Main Roads is undertaking the design and
costing of the Wiluna to Meekatharra road and will commence work as soon as
practical. The intermodal hub feasibility study will go to tender once
documentation is prepared. It is anticipated that the rail realignment design
and land reservation requirements and statutory approvals in Kalgoorlie could
be completed by 30 September 2013, with completion of the full study towards
the end of 2014.
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