❓ The Minister for State Development provides an update on the proposed Bunbury to Albany gas pipeline, announcing the receipt of a strong, unsolicited proposal currently under assessment. The pipeline is expected to deliver jobs and attract new investment to the region.
AnsweredQoN 463Legislative Assembly
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BUNBURY TO ALBANY GAS PIPELINE
463. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI to the Minister
for State Development:
Can the minister please update the
house on the progress of the proposed Bunbury to Albany gas pipeline?
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Thank you!
463. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI to the Minister
for State Development:
Can the minister please update the
house on the progress of the proposed Bunbury to Albany gas pipeline?
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Thank you!
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It is a very good question. I thank
the member for Bunbury —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : And I acknowledge that the member for Albany has just moved
into the chamber. I thank the member for Bunbury. He is a strong supporter of
economic development in the south west. Being a former Mayor of Bunbury, he is
a very strong advocate for that region. My department of State Department has
continued to examine the very important gas pipeline project —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the first time.
Mr
P. Papalia interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I call you to order for the second time.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker.
Mr
W.J. Johnston interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cannington!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Mr Speaker, I —
Mr
W.J. Johnston interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Thank you. Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the
second time.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : I have good news for the Legislative Assembly. We have —
Several members interjected.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : No, no! We have received a strong, unsolicited proposal to
build the pipeline, which is currently being examined and assessed. Obviously,
it has to be assessed, but it is very good news for members of Parliament and
the member for Bunbury. It is also very good news for the member for Albany!
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Obviously, the proposal is being assessed for cost, specifications
of the pipeline —
Mr
P.B. Watson interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Albany!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : — the route, and also the commercial viability. It is
a very good proposal and we are very optimistic that it can be delivered.
Mr
P.B. Watson interjected.
The
SPEAKER : I know you are excited, member for Albany, but relax.
Mr W.R. MARMION : A
gas pipeline to Albany will deliver jobs during construction and jobs from new
investment into the area. The people of Albany and lots of the towns along the
route will end up with a reticulated gas system —
Mr
M.P. Murray interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I call you to order for the
first time. Member for Bassendean, I suggest you calm down as well. Minister, a
quick answer.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Many south west towns will end up being reticulated on to
gas, which will save a lot of energy costs. Some of the businesses that might
be attracted by lower costs of energy include viticulture, agriculture, mineral
industries and timber industries. Having cheaper energy in the south west is
also likely to encourage new business and new capital investment in the region.
This is another example of the Liberal–National government working to
support regional economic development. This project will benefit both Bunbury
and the Albany region, including all the towns in between.
the member for Bunbury —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : And I acknowledge that the member for Albany has just moved
into the chamber. I thank the member for Bunbury. He is a strong supporter of
economic development in the south west. Being a former Mayor of Bunbury, he is
a very strong advocate for that region. My department of State Department has
continued to examine the very important gas pipeline project —
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the first time.
Mr
P. Papalia interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Warnbro, I call you to order for the second time.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Thank you, Mr Speaker.
Mr
W.J. Johnston interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Cannington!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Mr Speaker, I —
Mr
W.J. Johnston interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Thank you. Member for Cannington, I call you to order for the
second time.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : I have good news for the Legislative Assembly. We have —
Several members interjected.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : No, no! We have received a strong, unsolicited proposal to
build the pipeline, which is currently being examined and assessed. Obviously,
it has to be assessed, but it is very good news for members of Parliament and
the member for Bunbury. It is also very good news for the member for Albany!
Several members interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Members!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Obviously, the proposal is being assessed for cost, specifications
of the pipeline —
Mr
P.B. Watson interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Albany!
Mr
W.R. MARMION : — the route, and also the commercial viability. It is
a very good proposal and we are very optimistic that it can be delivered.
Mr
P.B. Watson interjected.
The
SPEAKER : I know you are excited, member for Albany, but relax.
Mr W.R. MARMION : A
gas pipeline to Albany will deliver jobs during construction and jobs from new
investment into the area. The people of Albany and lots of the towns along the
route will end up with a reticulated gas system —
Mr
M.P. Murray interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Collie–Preston, I call you to order for the
first time. Member for Bassendean, I suggest you calm down as well. Minister, a
quick answer.
Mr
W.R. MARMION : Many south west towns will end up being reticulated on to
gas, which will save a lot of energy costs. Some of the businesses that might
be attracted by lower costs of energy include viticulture, agriculture, mineral
industries and timber industries. Having cheaper energy in the south west is
also likely to encourage new business and new capital investment in the region.
This is another example of the Liberal–National government working to
support regional economic development. This project will benefit both Bunbury
and the Albany region, including all the towns in between.
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