Ms Saffioti questions the Premier on the timeline for Stage 2 of the Perth Freight Link, highlighting a potential discrepancy with Mr. Cormann's statements. The Premier avoids a direct answer, citing project complexities and focusing on Roe 8.

AnsweredQoN 612Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 August 2015
Portfolio
Premier

QuestionView source ↗

PERTH
FREIGHT LINK
612. Ms R. SAFFIOTI to the
Premier:
I have a supplementary question. Who is correct—the
Premier or Mr Cormann? Will stage 2 commence next year?

AnswerView source ↗

We
will know when we get to the point of determining a route, having all the
necessary approvals in place, and having the contracts signed and construction
commissioned. No-one can put an exact timing on that—no-one can.
Mr P. Papalia interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Member for Warnbro!
Mr M. McGowan interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Leader of the Opposition!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
But as I said, the consequences —
Mr M. McGowan interjected.
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Go away, son.
Mr M. McGowan interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Leader of the Opposition!
Mr C.J. BARNETT :
Like any big project, it is complex, it is expensive and it will take some time.
The concentration is on getting Roe 8 started. The Labor Party will complain
about that, will it not? It will be out there with posters and things
complaining about Roe 8—well just watch it get built. When we get that
underway, we will move our attention increasingly to the link to Fremantle
port.

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