Hon Steve Martin asks about the updated cost of the Westport container terminal project, specifically if the $7.2 billion figure includes inflation, freight link upgrades, and the Westport Authority's operating costs.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 1655Legislative Council
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14 May 2026
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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?

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