❓ This parliamentary question scrutinises the cost breakdown of the Westport container terminal project, specifically questioning if the $7.2 billion figure includes inflation adjustments, associated infrastructure upgrades, and the operational costs of the new Westport Authority.
AnsweredQoN 1655Legislative Council
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I refer to the Westport Business Case Summary and the answer to Question on Notice 1420, and I ask:(a) noting the answer indicates that the Westport Business Case summary outlines the cost of the new Westport container terminal as $7.2 billion in 2024 dollars:(i) has the Westport office updated the cost to 2026 dollars;(ii) does the $7.2 billion include upgrades to freight links to the new terminal such as Anketell Road and the widening of the Kwinana Freeway; and(iii) does the $7.2 billion include the ongoing cost of operating the Westport Authority?
I refer to the Westport Business Case Summary and the answer to Question on Notice 1420, and I ask:
(a) noting the answer indicates that the Westport Business Case summary outlines the cost of the new Westport container terminal as $7.2 billion in 2024 dollars:
(i) has the Westport office updated the cost to 2026 dollars;
(ii) does the $7.2 billion include upgrades to freight links to the new terminal such as Anketell Road and the widening of the Kwinana Freeway; and
(iii) does the $7.2 billion include the ongoing cost of operating the Westport Authority?
I refer to the Westport Business Case Summary and the answer to Question on Notice 1420, and I ask:
(a) noting the answer indicates that the Westport Business Case summary outlines the cost of the new Westport container terminal as $7.2 billion in 2024 dollars:
(i) has the Westport office updated the cost to 2026 dollars;
(ii) does the $7.2 billion include upgrades to freight links to the new terminal such as Anketell Road and the widening of the Kwinana Freeway; and
(iii) does the $7.2 billion include the ongoing cost of operating the Westport Authority?
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Answered
18 June 2026
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
(a)
i) Updated costs are not available.
ii) Upgrades to road and rail networks will provide benefits to all users.
iii) The Westport Bill 2026 will establish a Westport authority
i) Updated costs are not available.
ii) Upgrades to road and rail networks will provide benefits to all users.
iii) The Westport Bill 2026 will establish a Westport authority
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