❓ Dr. Thomas questions the Minister for Ports regarding the lack of development at the Port of Bunbury, seeking details on expansion plans, efficiency measurement, spodumene export contingencies, and the possibility of berth 14 development. The Minister's response highlights the port's efficiency and ongoing customer engagement, referencing the Port of Bunbury Master Plan for future development.
AnsweredQoN 1142Legislative Council
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Port of Bunbury—Expansion
1142. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the lack
of development of the port of Bunbury over many years.
(1) What plans does the government have to
facilitate expansion or additional activity at the port of Bunbury?
(2) How does the government measure the efficiency
of the shared berths at the port?
(3) What contingency plans does the government
have to facilitate the export of spodumene through the port of Bunbury?
(4) Will those contingency plans change if the
processing of spodumene to lithium hydroxide becomes uneconomic and results in
the potential closure of processing centres?
(5) Is the development of berth 14 a possibility
under the Cook Labor government?
1142. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the Minister for Ports:
I refer to the lack
of development of the port of Bunbury over many years.
(1) What plans does the government have to
facilitate expansion or additional activity at the port of Bunbury?
(2) How does the government measure the efficiency
of the shared berths at the port?
(3) What contingency plans does the government
have to facilitate the export of spodumene through the port of Bunbury?
(4) Will those contingency plans change if the
processing of spodumene to lithium hydroxide becomes uneconomic and results in
the potential closure of processing centres?
(5) Is the development of berth 14 a possibility
under the Cook Labor government?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following
response on behalf of the Minister for Ports.
(1)–(5) The port of Bunbury is an
efficient and flexible port that successfully handled 17 million tonnes of imports
and exports in 2024–25. Southern Ports is in regular contact with all customers,
including spodumene customers, to meet changing needs and trade demands.
The Port of Bunbury Master Plan outlines a long-term
strategy to maximise the efficiency and development of existing infrastructure
and the identification, planning and development of new infrastructure
as trade triggers are met. Any future expansion of the Bunbury port will be subject
to government consideration, ensuring alignment arising from major infrastructure
projects.
honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide the following
response on behalf of the Minister for Ports.
(1)–(5) The port of Bunbury is an
efficient and flexible port that successfully handled 17 million tonnes of imports
and exports in 2024–25. Southern Ports is in regular contact with all customers,
including spodumene customers, to meet changing needs and trade demands.
The Port of Bunbury Master Plan outlines a long-term
strategy to maximise the efficiency and development of existing infrastructure
and the identification, planning and development of new infrastructure
as trade triggers are met. Any future expansion of the Bunbury port will be subject
to government consideration, ensuring alignment arising from major infrastructure
projects.
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