THE WEST Australian Government has used the occasion of its 2025-2026 Mid-Year Review to allocate over $50 million extra to port infrastructure in the Outer Harbour/Kwinana zone.
Transport minister and treasurer Rita Safioti today [18 December] announced an additional $30 million will be invested to prepare the Kwinana Industrial Area for construction of Westport, with funding focused on early works that reduce risk, minimise environmental impacts and avoid costly delays.
The latest investment includes:
In addition, the government will invest a further $22.5 million to support landside infrastructure planning and design work as part of replacing the Kwinana Bulk Terminal, which is nearing the end of its operational life.
The new Kwinana Bulk Terminal will be relocated south to accommodate the footprint of the future Westport container terminal, ensuring continued bulk trade capacity while enabling delivery of this critical project, the government said.
“This investment in Kwinana Port demonstrates the Cook Government's commitment to accelerating enabling infrastructure in Western Australia's premier strategic industrial area within the Western Trade Coast, supporting decarbonisation, economic diversification and long-term job creation,” Ms Safioti said.
"By investing in planning we're de-risking future delivery, ensuring we stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary costs.”
Ports minister Stephen Dawson said developing a whole of Kwinana Port solution would support imports and exports, ease capacity issues and accommodate future trade growth critical to the state's economy.
"The project definition phase for New Kwinana Bulk Terminal will ensure thorough engagement with customers and stakeholders to inform the detailed design and achieve the necessary approvals," Mr Dawson said.