This parliamentary question seeks specific details about Southern Ports' land holdings at Bunbury Port, including the amount of activated land and the land area required for potential roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vehicle trade. The answer provides concrete figures for land area and estimates for RORO trade needs.

AnsweredQoN 1560Legislative Council
Asked
29 August 2023
Portfolio
Ports

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(1) As at 17 August 2023, what is the totality of Southern Ports land holding at Bunbury Port? (2) Of this land holding, as at 17 August 2023, how much of this land is currently activated under the Bunbury Port land model? (3) Within the three specific concept studies (since 2017) undertaken by Southern Ports Authority investigation suitability of Bunbury Port infrastructure to facilitate roll on roll off (RORO) vehicle trade, has the volume/area of land required for successful RORO deployment been determined? (4) If yes to (3), what is the area of land deemed suitable to deliver RORO at Bunbury Port?

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Answered
12 September 2023
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Ports
Response time
3 days
(1) 482ha
(2) Total areas activated = 64ha (leased area 59ha, licensed areas 5ha)
(3) The land area likely to be needed by the RoRo trade has been estimated.
(4) The most recent study estimated that 11.8ha would be needed to accommodate the long-term forecast RoRo trade volume.

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