❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding Fortescue Metals Group's (FMG) port facility development in the Pilbara, specifically concerning a workshop to discuss potential locations and the government's involvement. The government confirms the workshop and clarifies its purpose and attendees.
AnsweredQoN 1970Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
With regard to question No. 212 of April 7 2004 in relation to development of a porting facility for the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Pilbara developments -
(1) Is it the Governments understanding that the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd is looking at the Anderson Point area for the development of their port facilities?
(2) Was a workshop carried out in Perth on or about April 27
th
to discuss where those port facilities might be located?
(3) If so to (2), why?
(4) If so to (2), who was in attendance and which Department or authority organised the meeting?
(5) If no to (2), on what basis is the information supplied?
(1) Is it the Governments understanding that the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd is looking at the Anderson Point area for the development of their port facilities?
(2) Was a workshop carried out in Perth on or about April 27
th
to discuss where those port facilities might be located?
(3) If so to (2), why?
(4) If so to (2), who was in attendance and which Department or authority organised the meeting?
(5) If no to (2), on what basis is the information supplied?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
3 June 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
30 days
(2) Yes (3) In order to guide the areas in which FMG would conduct physical ground investigations so that its efforts and expenditure would be optimised. (4) FMG requested and organised the meeting. Only FMG and the Port Hedland Port Authority were represented. (5) Not applicable
(3) In order to guide the areas in which FMG would conduct physical ground investigations so that its efforts and expenditure would be optimised. (4) FMG requested and organised the meeting. Only FMG and the Port Hedland Port Authority were represented. (5) Not applicable
(4) FMG requested and organised the meeting. Only FMG and the Port Hedland Port Authority were represented. (5) Not applicable
(5) Not applicable
(3) In order to guide the areas in which FMG would conduct physical ground investigations so that its efforts and expenditure would be optimised. (4) FMG requested and organised the meeting. Only FMG and the Port Hedland Port Authority were represented. (5) Not applicable
(4) FMG requested and organised the meeting. Only FMG and the Port Hedland Port Authority were represented. (5) Not applicable
(5) Not applicable
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