❓ This WA parliamentary question explores the Public Transport Authority's (PTA) work on future ferry services in Perth, including potential routes, Elizabeth Quay terminal capacity, and new ferry procurement since 2011. The PTA confirms work has been done in all areas.
AnsweredQoN 2917Legislative Council
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(1) Since 1 July 2011, has the Public Transport Authority (PTA) undertaken any work on a future ferry service in Perth? (2) If yes to (1): (a) what work has been done; and (b) what routes or destinations have been considered? (3) Does the proposed Elizabeth Quay terminal make provision for additional ferry services? (4) If yes to (3), how many additional services can be provided? (5) Since 1 July 2011, has the PTA undertaken any work on procurement of new or replacement ferries? (6) If yes to (5), what work has been done?
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Answered
5 May 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
47 days
(1) Yes.
(2)(a) A desktop review of options for future ferry services was completed.
(b) Future ferry destinations that were considered included Fremantle, Burswood, Claisebrook Cove, University of Western Australia and Applecross.
(3) Yes.
(4) Between 10 and 12 additional ferry movements per hour would be possible.
(5) Yes.
(6) Conceptual work has been undertaken on a design for a high speed low wash ferry consistent with the style of the current Transperth ferry design.
(2)(a) A desktop review of options for future ferry services was completed.
(b) Future ferry destinations that were considered included Fremantle, Burswood, Claisebrook Cove, University of Western Australia and Applecross.
(3) Yes.
(4) Between 10 and 12 additional ferry movements per hour would be possible.
(5) Yes.
(6) Conceptual work has been undertaken on a design for a high speed low wash ferry consistent with the style of the current Transperth ferry design.
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