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10.5.3 Under a constrained vessel fleet scenario

In Section 9.1.5 it was highlighted that under a constrained vessel fleet scenario Webb Dock is
not expected to reach its maximum capacity before 2066. The analysis indicates throughput will
reach around 6M TEU. Under this scenario, the plausible capacity initiatives are proposed as:

1. Extension of the VICT quayline by around 90m to allow berth capacity to match yard
capacity.

2. Industry to continually increase the amount of off-peak distribution from the port and truck
productivity to improve. A performance of >1.5TEU/truck is required.
3. The upgrade of the Westgate freeway interchange from Webb Dock to exceed 3M TEU
capacity.
4. The phased occupation and development of the existing automotive terminal (WDW) to
create 1,100m quay and up to 60Ha of terminal space. This take capacity up to a possible
4.4M TEU.

5. The construction of a new Freight Link to Western Distributor together with the
redevelopment and occupation of the Bass Strait terminal.

6. Widening of the Webb Dock swinging basin to suit longer vessels.

Figure 52 summarises the plausible capacity enhancement steps in this scenario. This would
not require the expansion of the Webb Dock precinct to create extra terminal space, unless this
was selected in place of the Bass Strait terminal option.
million TEU 2 million TEU 3 million TEU 4 million TEU 5 million TEU 6 million TEU

upgrade Westgate major shift to overnight New Freight Link

add 90m
interchange + increase distribution (staging to Western
to VICT
overnight distribution areas) Distributor

Redevelop Automotive terminal and extend Relocate Bass Strait operations and
basin to extend quay length construct 2 berths and cotainer yard

Figure 52 Plausible capacity enhancement timeline at Webb Dock under the

constrained vessel fleet growth scenario (to 6M TEU)

10.5.4 Unconstrained vessel fleet scenario

Under an unconstrained vessel growth scenario, Webb Dock capacity would need to be
increased to its maximum before 2066. In this scenario, the development set out in Section
10.5.2 and Figure 51 could be expected.

10.5.5 Potential development timeline at Webb Dock

The development timeline for Webb Dock under the constrained and unconstrained vessel
scenarios is presented in Figure 53 and Figure 54 respectively.

The unconstrained scenario requires the earliest development in Webb Dock around 2022, with
WDW occupied by 2024, Bass Strait relocated by 2039 and the Freight Link in place by 2042.
The constrained scenario requires the earliest development in Webb Dock around 2036, with
WDW occupied by 2037, Bass Strait relocated by 2057 and the Freight Link in place by 2058.

A comparison of key dates is presented in Table 56.

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 Table 56 Comparison of key development dates at Webb Dock for
constrained and unconstrained vessel fleet scenarios

Fleet scenario 90m quay WDW Interchange Bass Strait Freight Link WDS

constrained 2036 2037 2043 2057 2058 N/A

unconstrained 2022 2024 2024 2039 2042 2054

10.6 Transport network enhancement summary

There are a number of potential landside network enhancement responses which would, in the
first instance, ensure efficient land side connections up to the proposed volumes and then, in
the longer term, extend capacity beyond the 50 years forecasts. These enhancements would
likely be implemented in stages in the following order:
 Active freight sector policy (i.e. regulation) encouraging a shift to moving more freight
overnight beyond current Swanson Dock levels (28% overnight) to up to 50%.

 Freight sector policy (i.e. regulation) to increase increased truck utilisation, raising the
average TEU’s per truck (towards 1.8), lowering the number of vehicles needed for the
task.

 Upgrade of key connections in the near port road network, in particular at key
interchanges and intersections, around Footscray Road, Sims Street, Todd Road, West
Gate Freeway ramps and Citylink ramps. These upgrades would be designed to ensure
that the 2046 throughput will be efficiently accommodated; they would be unlikely to
provide capacity beyond this level.

 Move more freight by rail through introduction of metropolitan rail shuttle services. This
initiative initially supports increased, efficient throughput at Swanson Dock, but could be
extended to Webb Dock in the case a new rail connection is built.

 Construction of a new road or rail network capacity connecting to Webb Dock

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