Fremantle Port Infrastructure

Submitted by Lynn MacLaren on Fri, 24/09/2010 - 15:29
Question On Notice No. 1181 asked in the Legislative Council on 8 September 2009 by Hon Lynn Maclaren

Question Directed to the: Minister for Transport
Minister responding: Hon S.M. O'Brien
Parliament: 38 Session: 1


Question


(1) What is the current container capacity of the Port of Fremantle?

(2) What is the optimal container capacity of the Port of Fremantle?

(3) What new rail infrastructure projects are planned in the future to cope with increased container capacity at the Port?

Hide details for AnswerAnswered on 14 October 2009

(1) In 2008/09, 565,491 teus (Twenty Foot Equivalent Container Units) were handled through the Port of Fremantle.

(2) Current estimates are that the optimal capacity of the port is 1.2 million teus although this figure is currently being reviewed by the Fremantle Ports Optimum Planning Group.

(3) A number of potential rail projects are being considered to assist with the movement of future container trade include:

- North Quay Rail Terminal Stage 2;

- Increasing clearances to allow for double stacking of containers on trains;

- Kewdale/Forrestfield Intermodal Terminal; and

- Crossing loop, possibly located in the vicinity of Robbs Jetty.




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