Question regarding the environmental impact assessment for the Matilda Bay ferry terminal location, specifically concerning dredging, wake impact, and bird populations. The answer refers to another question.

AnsweredQoN 558Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 September 2025
Portfolio
the Environment

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I refer to the recent selection of Matilda Bay as the location for a new ferry terminal as part of the METRONET Swan Ferry Service Expansion, and seek further information concerning the assessment and impact of this decision across several areas of concern, and I ask : (a) Please provide details of the full environmental evaluation for each location assessed as a potential site for the ferry terminal, including: (i) The extent of dredging required; (ii) Impact of increased wash and wake on Matilda Bay beaches; (iii) The level of wake anticipated in the bay and at the shoreline, and the study or tests undertaken to determine this; and (iv) The expected impact on local and migratory bird populations, in particular black swans?

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Answered
14 October 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Environment
Response time
6 days
Refer to Legislative Assembly Question on Notice 557.

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