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On 15 August 2019, Westport released its shortlist of options - all featuring a new port in Kwinana. The options are listed below and described in this presentation.
The Westport Beacon explains the results of Westport’s technical studies. Click on the link to read about the process Westport used to identify these options and why Fremantle can’t handle the long-term freight task alone.
The shortlist options are:
Option A: Kwinana, stand-alone conventional land-backed port
Option B: Kwinana conventional land-backed port shared with Fremantle port
Option C: Kwinana and Fremantle share, with a “Blue-Highway”
Option D: Kwinana, stand-alone light footprint port
Option E: Kwinana, stand-alone conventional island port
On 15 August 2019, Westport released its shortlist of options - all featuring a new port in Kwinana. The options are listed below and described in this presentation.
The Westport Beacon explains the results of Westport’s technical studies. Click on the link to read about the process Westport used to identify these options and why Fremantle can’t handle the long-term freight task alone.
The shortlist options are:
Option A: Kwinana, stand-alone conventional land-backed port
Option B: Kwinana conventional land-backed port shared with Fremantle port
Option C: Kwinana and Fremantle share, with a “Blue-Highway”
Option D: Kwinana, stand-alone light footprint port
Option E: Kwinana, stand-alone conventional island port
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Project Timeline
August 2020
Westport's Shortlist has finished this stage
Westport: Future port recommendations Stage 2 report endorsed by the State Government.
2020-2021 Stage 2B (transition stage)
Westport's Shortlist is currently at this stage
This stage will further investigate issues that were not closed during Stage 2, and activities such as corridor protection, developing detailed designs and commencement of environmental monitoring in Cockburn Sound to start building resilience.
The Westport process will continue to be consultative, supported by a strong governance framework and based on reliable, well-researched information and realistic forecasting data.
2021-2024 Stage 3
this is an upcoming stage for Westport's Shortlist
During this stage, Westport will be continuing activities such as corridor protection; environmental studies in preparation for project referral to the Environmental Protection Authority and to develop resilience building initiatives in Cockburn Sound; assessing the commercial implications of transition options; preparation of a business case; and targeted engagement with key stakeholders and interest groups.
