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Ports Australia has welcomed the Government's $273 million investment in the development of a new container port at Kwinana in Western Australia.
The announcement follows the completion of the Westport business case, which has confirmed the critical need to move container trade from Fremantle to a new port in Kwinana to meet growing demand. Ports Australia is a member of the Westport Supply Chain Industry Reference Group for the project and welcomes the positive news that project plans will progress.
“These further steps toward developing the Kwinana port is great news for WA’s thriving port industry,” said Ports Australia CEO Mike Gallacher.
“As with the unveiling of the Sydney Harbour Bridge nearly a century ago, this visionary project will serve Western Australians for generations and is vital to our nation’s continued growth and competitiveness in global markets. Congratulations to Westport Managing Director Patrick Seares and the entire project team.”
The new container terminal in Kwinana is forecast to deliver significant benefits to the State, including increased efficiency in the movement of containers, accommodating larger vessels around Perth and boosting trade capacity.
More information is available in the Westport Business Case Executive Summary.
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Media enquiries: Zara Bryan | zbryan@portsaustralia.com.au
