A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the current and optimal container capacity of Fremantle Port, and planned rail infrastructure projects to support increased capacity. The answer provides figures and lists potential rail projects.

AnsweredQoN 1181Legislative Council
Asked
8 September 2009
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) What is the current container capacity of the Port of Fremantle?
(2) What is the optimal container capacity of the Port of Fremantle?
(3) What new rail infrastructure projects are planned in the future to cope with increased container capacity at the Port?

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Answered
14 October 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
36 days
(1) In 2008/09, 565,491 teus (Twenty Foot Equivalent Container Units) were handled through the Port of Fremantle.
(2) Current estimates are that the optimal capacity of the port is 1.2 million teus although this figure is currently being reviewed by the Fremantle Ports Optimum Planning Group.
(3) A number of potential rail projects are being considered to assist with the movement of future container trade include:
- North Quay Rail Terminal Stage 2;
- Increasing clearances to allow for double stacking of containers on trains;
- Kewdale/Forrestfield Intermodal Terminal; and
- Crossing loop, possibly located in the vicinity of Robbs Jetty.
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