❓ Hon Steve Martin inquired about funding for the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network (WSFN) in the 2026-27 state budget and future years, and the Cook government's stance on further funding. The Minister for Transport stated $24.5 million is available for delivery, with future funding contingent on a business case submission from the WSFN team.
AnsweredQoN 373Legislative Council
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Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network
373. Hon Steve Martin to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Transport:
I refer to the
Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network.
(1) As of the 2026–27 state budget, what
funding is allocated for the WSFN for the 2026–27 budget year and through each
of the forward estimates years?
(2) What is the Cook government's
position on further funding for the WSFN?
373. Hon Steve Martin to
the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister
for Transport:
I refer to the
Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Network.
(1) As of the 2026–27 state budget, what
funding is allocated for the WSFN for the 2026–27 budget year and through each
of the forward estimates years?
(2) What is the Cook government's
position on further funding for the WSFN?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(2) The amount of
$24.5 million is available for delivery. For consideration of future funding, a
business case needs to be submitted by the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight
Network team.
honourable member for some notice of the question and provide the following
answer on behalf of the Minister for Transport.
(1)–(2) The amount of
$24.5 million is available for delivery. For consideration of future funding, a
business case needs to be submitted by the Wheatbelt Secondary Freight
Network team.
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