❓ Ms Mettam questions the Minister regarding the timing of the Busselton Margaret River Airport terminal expansion given increased passenger numbers. The Minister acknowledges the airport's success and ongoing review by the South West Development Commission, but doesn't directly address the 2025 timeline.
AnsweredQoN 238Legislative Assembly
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BUSSELTON MARGARET RIVER AIRPORT — TERMINAL EXPANSION
238. Ms L. METTAM to the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to the welcome news that
Jetstar has an additional Busselton–Melbourne flight in response to
increased demand over the Easter holidays and note that the Busselton Margaret
River Airport is expected to have an increase in passengers from 25 000
pre-pandemic to nearly 100 000 this year—people who will enjoy the best
that the south west and Margaret River region have to offer. Given this
increase in passengers and the pressure it will have on the terminal's security and processing times, is the government
still committed to waiting until 2025 before deciding whether to go
ahead with the much-needed terminal expansion?
238. Ms L. METTAM to the Minister for Regional Development:
I refer to the welcome news that
Jetstar has an additional Busselton–Melbourne flight in response to
increased demand over the Easter holidays and note that the Busselton Margaret
River Airport is expected to have an increase in passengers from 25 000
pre-pandemic to nearly 100 000 this year—people who will enjoy the best
that the south west and Margaret River region have to offer. Given this
increase in passengers and the pressure it will have on the terminal's security and processing times, is the government
still committed to waiting until 2025 before deciding whether to go
ahead with the much-needed terminal expansion?
AnswerView source ↗
I am delighted to receive this
question. I have a long history with the Busselton Margaret River Airport. I am
delighted to see Jetstar frequently flying overhead and the success of the FIFO
work. The South West Development Commission has been doing excellent work with
the City of Busselton and will continue to do so and will continue to hold the
needs of the Busselton airport under review.
question. I have a long history with the Busselton Margaret River Airport. I am
delighted to see Jetstar frequently flying overhead and the success of the FIFO
work. The South West Development Commission has been doing excellent work with
the City of Busselton and will continue to do so and will continue to hold the
needs of the Busselton airport under review.
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