The Western Australian State Government has committed further funding to progress the Westport program, with new investment aimed at preparing the Kwinana Industrial Area for construction and advancing planning for a replacement Kwinana Bulk Terminal.
As part of the 2025–26 Mid-Year Review, an additional $30 million has been allocated to early works that reduce delivery risk, minimise environmental impacts and help avoid costly delays ahead of construction of Westport. The funding will focus on preparing key sites within the Kwinana Industrial Area, which forms part of the state’s broader freight and trade infrastructure network.
Of the new investment, $18.6 million will be directed towards strategic land acquisition around Rockingham Road to reduce traffic disruption during construction. A further $6.8 million has been allocated for planning and design refinement, including site investigations and measures to minimise environmental impacts. An additional $5.3 million will support the relocation of Western Power’s transmission line along Anketell Road.
Alongside this, the State Government will invest a further $22.5 million to support landside infrastructure planning and design for the replacement of the Kwinana Bulk Terminal, which is approaching the end of its operational life. The new terminal will be relocated south to allow for the future Westport container terminal while maintaining bulk trade capacity at Kwinana Port.
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti says the funding reflects a focus on efficient delivery. “This additional funding is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver Westport efficiently and responsibly,” she says. “By investing in planning we’re de-risking future delivery, ensuring we stay on schedule and avoid unnecessary costs.”
Ports Minister Stephen Dawson says the investment supports long-term trade growth. “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,” he says.
The investment reinforces the role of the Western Trade Coast as a strategic industrial precinct supporting freight capacity, economic diversification and long-term employment growth.
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