Hon Steve Martin requests a detailed breakdown of the 'just under $4 billion' high-level cost estimate for infrastructure upgrades related to the Outer Harbour project, as outlined in Westport Beacon Issue 8.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1640Legislative Council
Asked
6 May 2026
Portfolio: Transport

Question

I refer to Westport Beacon Issue 8, page 9, which includes a "high-level cost estimate" for infrastructure upgrades in relation to the Outer Harbour, that "came in at just under $4 billion", and I ask:(a) what was the breakdown of the "just under $4 billion" for the high-level cost estimates, for each of the following projects:(i) duplicating the South West Main rail line from Cockburn Triangle to Kwinana Industrial Area;(ii) expanding Rowley or Anketell Roads from Tonkin Highway to the port location;(iii) building the new port itself, including dredging; and(iv) intermodal facility upgrades? I refer to Westport Beacon Issue 8, page 9, which includes a "high-level cost estimate" for infrastructure upgrades in relation to the Outer Harbour, that "came in at just under $4 billion", and I ask: (a) what was the breakdown of the "just under $4 billion" for the high-level cost estimates, for each of the following projects: (i) duplicating the South West Main rail line from Cockburn Triangle to Kwinana Industrial Area; (ii) expanding Rowley or Anketell Roads from Tonkin Highway to the port location; (iii) building the new port itself, including dredging; and (iv) intermodal facility upgrades?

Answer

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