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Discussion paper released for Perth Outer Harbour strategy

The Westport Taskforce has released Westport: Preparing for the Strategy – the Western Australian Government’s first discussion paper towards delivering its Outer Harbour vision.

The Westport Taskforce has released Westport: Preparing for the Strategy – the Western Australian Government’s first discussion paper towards delivering its Outer Harbour vision.The Westport Taskforce has released Westport: Preparing for the Strategy – the Western Australian Government’s first discussion paper towards delivering its Outer Harbour vision.

In releasing its first discussion paper, the taskforce is inviting stakeholders to join the conversation on key factors that need to be investigated in the development of the Westport Strategy.

Feedback on the discussion paper will be accepted until 5.00pm on 31 January, 2018 and can be submitted online.

A consultation summary will be made available at the end of February 2018. It will summarise the comments received and outline the updated Westport methodology.

“We are making sure we have the right people and structures in place to deliver a real and committed plan to help secure the freight future of this,” said Rita Saffioti, Western Australian Transport Minister.

“Many people are interested in the planning and development of the new port, and we are interested in hearing their views.

“The Westport Taskforce will consider a range of aspects in preparing its strategy, including the environmental, economic and social impacts of developing a new port.”

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