Hon. Norman Moore questions the Minister for State Development regarding Fortescue Metals Group's (FMG) project timeline delays and potential extensions to the state agreement. The Minister confirms awareness of the delays and that FMG hasn't requested an extension, referencing the agreement's deadline.

AnsweredQoN 176Legislative Council
Asked
3 May 2005
Portfolio
State Development

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I refer the minister to the state agreement with Fortescue Metals Group, and ask - (1) Is the minister aware of FMG’s announcement on 28 April indicating delays in its project investigation time lines? (2) Has the company sought an extension on the state agreement time lines? (3) If so, will the minister provide details? (4) If not, will the minister seek such an application from the company? Hon KIM CHANCE

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(1) Is the minister aware of FMG’s announcement on 28 April indicating delays in its project investigation time lines? (2) Has the company sought an extension on the state agreement time lines? (3) If so, will the minister provide details? (4) If not, will the minister seek such an application from the company? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(2) Has the company sought an extension on the state agreement time lines? (3) If so, will the minister provide details? (4) If not, will the minister seek such an application from the company? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(3) If so, will the minister provide details? (4) If not, will the minister seek such an application from the company? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(4) If not, will the minister seek such an application from the company? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(1) Yes. (2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(2) No. (3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(3) Not applicable. (4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.
(4) The Railway and Port (The Pilbara Infrastructure Pty Ltd) Agreement provides for the company to submit proposals to the minister by 31 December 2005.

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