❓ A parliamentary question regarding the Perth Freight Link business case, specifically inquiring about alternative options considered, including a second port in Cockburn Sound. The answer confirms alternatives were assessed and provides the top-rated options, explaining why the second port was rejected due to lead time.
AnsweredQoN 3434Legislative Council
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(1) Did the business case for the Perth Freight Link undertake a qualitative assessment of alternative options? (2) If yes to (1), what were the four highest rated options? (3) Did the business case consider bringing forward the building of a second port in Cockburn Sound with alternative road and rail links? (4) If yes to (3), why was this option rejected? (5) If no to (3), why not?
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Answered
18 November 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
56 days
(1) Yes.
(2) Extend Roe Highway with upgrades to Stock Road and Leach Highway (High Street).
• Optimise port and supply chain productivity.
• Extend Roe Highway to Hamilton Hill.
• Investment in rail infrastructure and automation.
(3) Yes.
(4) An extended lead time is required to plan, design and construct the new port facility.
(5) Not applicable
(2) Extend Roe Highway with upgrades to Stock Road and Leach Highway (High Street).
• Optimise port and supply chain productivity.
• Extend Roe Highway to Hamilton Hill.
• Investment in rail infrastructure and automation.
(3) Yes.
(4) An extended lead time is required to plan, design and construct the new port facility.
(5) Not applicable
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