- Further investment to prepare for the construction-phase of Westport
- Activities will reduce environmental impacts and help avoid costly delays
- Funding to plan and design landside infrastructure for the renewed Kwinana Bulk Terminal
- Delivering on the Cook Government's commitment to diversifying our economy so we can continue to provide quality jobs and business opportunities for Western Australians
The Cook Labor Government is continuing to progress the Westport program, ensuring Western Australia's port infrastructure keeps pace with future trade demand and supports a strong, diversified economy.
As part of the 2025-26 Mid-Year Review, 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:
- $18.6 million for strategic land acquisition around Rockingham Road to reduce traffic disruption during construction;
- $6.8 million for planning, including design refinement to minimise environmental impacts and site investigations to secure essential raw materials; and
- $5.3 million to progress the relocation of Western Power's transmission line along Anketell Road.
In addition, the Cook 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.
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.
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"This additional funding is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver Westport efficiently and responsibly.
"By investing in planning we're de-risking future delivery, ensuring we stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary costs.
"Delivering Westport is critical for the long-term strength of our economy, and these adjustments help ensure that Western Australia is ready for future trade growth."
As stated by Ports Minister Stephen Dawson:
"Investment in Kwinana Port highlight's the Cook Government's commitment to accelerate critical enabling infrastructure that supports WA's premier strategic industrial area in the Western Trade Coast.
"Developing a whole of Kwinana Port solution will support imports and exports, ease capacity issues and will accommodate future trade growth, which is 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."
