❓ Question regarding a $4.25m consultancy by Hatch Pty Ltd for Fremantle Port and surrounds, focusing on the selection process, deliverables, consultation, report outcomes, and impact on government policy. The Minister's response details the competitive tender process, project phases, extensive community consultation, and the report's public availability and influence on current planning decisions.
AnsweredQoN 1647Legislative Assembly
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The Report on Consultants Engaged by Government for the six months ending 31 December 2023 and 30 June 2024 confirm $4.25m paid to Hatch Pty Ltd in 12 months for vision, land use and employment strategies for Fremantle Port and surrounds. Can the Minister advise: (a) The process by which Hatch Pty Ltd were selected to undertake this work; (b) What milestones and deliverables were agreed prior to commencement and what was actually delivered and when; (c) Was a consultation process used by Hatch Pty Ltd as part of the work undertaken: (i) If so, who was consulted and when; and (ii) If not, why not; (d) Has Hatch Pty Ltd provided the Government with a draft and or final report on the work they undertook: (i) If so, when; (ii) Can this report can be tabled; (iii) If not, why not; and (iv) What were the outcomes; (e) How has the Government used the outcomes from the Hatch Pty Ltd consultancy to shape policy and priorities for Fremantle Port and surrounds; and (f) Has the work undertaken by Hatch Pty Ltd changed the Government’s approach and planning for Fremantle Port and surrounds: (i) If so, in what ways; and (ii) If not, what has this consultancy added to the planning process?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Lands
Response time
1 days
(a) Via a competitive tender process.
(b) The agreed-upon Request for Tender outlined deliverables across three phases.
Phase 1 covered initial scoping, the project plan, an engagement strategy, preliminary engagement, context analysis and technical investigations, all completed by July 2023. Phase 2 focused on planning design forums, development of the project vision, integrated transport and planning options, community engagement and associated engagement outcomes reporting, concluding in January 2024. Phase 3 comprised workshops, refinement of preferred options, and final drafting of the strategy and land use reporting, completed in June 2024.
(c)(i-ii)
Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement
Date
Future of Fremantle Place Directions Workshop
February 2023
Future of Fremantle First Nations’ cultural tour
February 2023
Future of Fremantle Elders Workshop One
March 2023
Future of Fremantle Youth Forum One
March 2023
Future of Fremantle Focus Groups
March-May 2023
Future of Fremantle Vision Day
July 2023
Future of Fremantle Design Forum One
August 2023
Future of Fremantle Design Forum Two
September 2023
Future of Fremantle Elders Workshop Two
October 2023
Future of Fremantle Youth Forum Two
October 2023
Formal Community Feedback on Emerging Vison and Scenario
November 2023-January 2024
Future of Fremantle Emerging Vision and Scenario Open Day One
December 2023
Future of Fremantle Emerging Vision and Scenario Open Day Two - North Fremantle
December 2023
(d)(i)-(iv) Yes, the Member seems unaware that the report was publicly released in January 2025 and has been available for over a year.
(e-f) The report is informing current planning decisions for Fremantle Port and surrounds, including the State’s recent investment to revitalise Victoria Quay
(b) The agreed-upon Request for Tender outlined deliverables across three phases.
Phase 1 covered initial scoping, the project plan, an engagement strategy, preliminary engagement, context analysis and technical investigations, all completed by July 2023. Phase 2 focused on planning design forums, development of the project vision, integrated transport and planning options, community engagement and associated engagement outcomes reporting, concluding in January 2024. Phase 3 comprised workshops, refinement of preferred options, and final drafting of the strategy and land use reporting, completed in June 2024.
(c)(i-ii)
Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement
Date
Future of Fremantle Place Directions Workshop
February 2023
Future of Fremantle First Nations’ cultural tour
February 2023
Future of Fremantle Elders Workshop One
March 2023
Future of Fremantle Youth Forum One
March 2023
Future of Fremantle Focus Groups
March-May 2023
Future of Fremantle Vision Day
July 2023
Future of Fremantle Design Forum One
August 2023
Future of Fremantle Design Forum Two
September 2023
Future of Fremantle Elders Workshop Two
October 2023
Future of Fremantle Youth Forum Two
October 2023
Formal Community Feedback on Emerging Vison and Scenario
November 2023-January 2024
Future of Fremantle Emerging Vision and Scenario Open Day One
December 2023
Future of Fremantle Emerging Vision and Scenario Open Day Two - North Fremantle
December 2023
(d)(i)-(iv) Yes, the Member seems unaware that the report was publicly released in January 2025 and has been available for over a year.
(e-f) The report is informing current planning decisions for Fremantle Port and surrounds, including the State’s recent investment to revitalise Victoria Quay
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