❓ A member of parliament questions the Minister for Transport regarding the Perth Freight Link project, specifically concerning carbon emission savings and cabinet approval. The Minister confirms awareness, briefings, and cabinet approval for the project.
AnsweredQoN 5135Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Minister's answer to Question on Notice 4844, and ask: (a) is the Minister aware that on 24 November 2015 he stated "The modelling suggests that both phases of the Perth Freight Link project will save 450 000 tonnes of carbon emissions through to 2031."; (b) has the Minister received briefings on "both phases of the Perth Freight Link project", and if so, on what dates, and by whom were these briefings provided; (c) has Cabinet approved "both phases of the Perth Freight Link project": (i) if yes, on what date was this approval given; (ii) if no, can the Minister advise if a project has been approved by Cabinet, if any, in relation to "Perth Freight Link"; and (iii) can the Minister advse what volume of carbon emissions will be saved by a project which has been approved by Cabinet; and (d) if "both phases of the Perth Freight Link project" have not been approved, why have you been referring to matters related to a project that has not been approved in debates in the Parliament?
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Answered
24 March 2016
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
(c)(i) Yes, late 2014.
(ii) Not applicable
(iii) The modelling suggests that both phases of the Perth Freight Link project will save 450 000 tonnes of carbon emissions through to 2031.
(d) Not applicable
(b) Yes.
(c)(i) Yes, late 2014.
(ii) Not applicable
(iii) The modelling suggests that both phases of the Perth Freight Link project will save 450 000 tonnes of carbon emissions through to 2031.
(d) Not applicable
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