The government has been mulling over the recommendations outlined in the Strategic Network Committee’s report for the past month. The grain freight report recommended that the state spend about $170m on the rail network.
WestNet, the operator of WA’s grain rail network, believes the government needs to invest at least $200m in the network upgrades.
A spokesperson for WA transport minister Simon O’Brien would not be drawn on when the government planned to reveal its decision.
However Earthmover and Civil Contractor understands that the government is aiming to have the review completed by the end of this January.
