Mrs Warr asks about the extension of the breakwater for Berth 8 and 9 at Geraldton Port and its impact on the coastline. The Minister responds that the extension will be 400m north and unlikely to impact the coastline, citing EPA approvals.

AnsweredQoN 457Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 August 2025
Portfolio
Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley

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I refer to page 639 of the 2025-26 State Budget, No. 2, Volume 2, and the line item "Berth 8 and 9 design" in reference to the Geraldton Port, and I ask : (a) How far will berth 8 and 9 extend the breakwater; and (b) What impact will the addition of these berths have on the coastline around Geraldton?

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Answered
16 September 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
Response time
7 days
A. 400m north of the current infrastructure.
B. Berth 8 and 9 are unlikely to have an impact on the coastline around Geraldton and any impacts from the additional breakwater have been the subject of studies submitted as part of the EPA Part IV approvals process.

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