❓ Question regarding Oakajee port and rail construction timelines due to concerns about delays impacting mid-west iron ore production. The government outlines its policy and the roles of proponents and private companies.
AnsweredQoN 754Legislative Council
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OAKAJEE PORT 754. Hon MURRAY CRIDDLE to the Acting Minister for Planning and Infrastructure: I refer to the growing concerns about Oakajee construction delays impacting on expanding mid-west iron ore production. (1) What is the timeline for construction of the Oakajee port? (2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD
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I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
OAKAJEE PORT
I refer to the growing concerns about Oakajee construction delays impacting on expanding mid-west iron ore production. (1) What is the timeline for construction of the Oakajee port? (2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(1) What is the timeline for construction of the Oakajee port? (2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
OAKAJEE PORT
I refer to the growing concerns about Oakajee construction delays impacting on expanding mid-west iron ore production. (1) What is the timeline for construction of the Oakajee port? (2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(1) What is the timeline for construction of the Oakajee port? (2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(2) What is the timeline for construction of the rail network to complement the iron ore industry? (3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(3) What is the government’s current policy on this matter? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
I thank Hon Murray Criddle for notice of the question. (1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(1)-(2) The timeline for the construction of the port and rail infrastructure is the responsibility of the proponents and will depend on their program for operation. (3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
(3) It has been the government’s preference that there be a single infrastructure provider for this project. However, to date the mining companies have been unable to work together and agree on a single infrastructure provider. Therefore, the proposal that is now being considered by government is, first, for the rail line between the mines at Jack Hills and Weld Range and Mullewa, the government, with advice from the miners, will identify a corridor and make it available to either or both of the parties to construct their own track. Second, the railway line from Mullewa to Narngulu to the Geraldton port already exists and has been leased for 49 years to WestNet Rail. It is proposed that WestNet be given the opportunity to develop a rail link from Narngulu to the port of Oakajee. The third part of the proposal is that Murchison Metals Ltd and Midwest Corporation Limited be offered the opportunity to develop the port under a limited contestable process. Those parties would have the right to nominate an infrastructure provider of their choice.
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