Infrastructure WA

Recommendation 69

Support long-term investment decision-making for the state’s freight rail network over the remainder of the lease period (consistent with Rec 40b)

Recommendation

69. Support long-term investment decision-making for the state’s freight rail network over the remainder of the lease period, consistent with Recommendation 40b in the Infrastructure delivery chapter, by:

  1. implementing a structured approach to planning and consideration of public contributions towards proposals for expansion of the network, supporting government contributions by exception under limited circumstances 
  2. pursuing further investigations, including for:
    1. WA Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements
    2. Kalgoorlie Rail realignment.
WA Government response

The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 69 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.

Current Implementation Progress

For current implementation status, please refer to the implementation progress report