A parliamentary question seeks information on the state of negotiations, government incentives, construction commencement, and production start-up for Burrup Fertilisers' plant on the Burrup Peninsula. The government's response outlines ongoing discussions, infrastructure package benefits, construction commencement in April 2003, and a projected production start in July 2005.

AnsweredQoN 1016Legislative Council
Asked
12 August 2003
Portfolio
State Development

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(1) What is the current state of negotiations with Burrup Fertilisers?
(2) What incentives is the Government offering Burrup Fertilisers?
(3) When does the Government anticipate Burrup Fertilisers will commence construction on the site allocated to it on the Burrup Peninsula?
(4) When does the Government anticipate that Burrup Fertilisers will commence operations to produce product from its proposed Burrup Peninsula plant?

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Answered
10 September 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
29 days
1) Government Agencies continue to undertake discussions with Burrup Fertilisers to facilitate progress during its construction phase. 2) Burrup Fertiliser’s project will benefit from the development of the multi-user service corridor, the sea-water/brine reticulation facilities and the expansion for the Dampier Port facilities. These developments are part of the $137 million infrastructure package commitment by the State Government. 3) Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd commenced construction during the last week of April 2003. (Note: Minister Brown visited the Burrup Fertilisers construction site on 14 August 2003). 4) Burrup Fertiliser’s plant is scheduled for production start up in July 2005.
2) Burrup Fertiliser’s project will benefit from the development of the multi-user service corridor, the sea-water/brine reticulation facilities and the expansion for the Dampier Port facilities. These developments are part of the $137 million infrastructure package commitment by the State Government. 3) Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd commenced construction during the last week of April 2003. (Note: Minister Brown visited the Burrup Fertilisers construction site on 14 August 2003). 4) Burrup Fertiliser’s plant is scheduled for production start up in July 2005.
3) Burrup Fertilisers Pty Ltd commenced construction during the last week of April 2003. (Note: Minister Brown visited the Burrup Fertilisers construction site on 14 August 2003). 4) Burrup Fertiliser’s plant is scheduled for production start up in July 2005.
4) Burrup Fertiliser’s plant is scheduled for production start up in July 2005.

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