Figure 1.4 Western Trade Coast Infrastructure

Private infrastructure; in particular, marine infrastructure and pipelines, have developed organically to meet the supply chain needs of major tenants on the Western Trade Coast. The private infrastructure on the Western Trade Coast plays a critical role in supporting the extensive network of industrial synergies between tenants in the region. Privately owned marine infrastructure on the Western Trade Coast includes the Alcoa Refinery Jetty, BP Oil Refinery Jetty and CBH Grain Terminal.

Skilled local workforce

Alongside the availability of large parcels of industrial land which is supported by an established network of transport, energy and water infrastructure and services, the other essential input for industry is access to a skilled and available workforce. One of the defining features of the Western Trade

Coast is that it is located within the Perth Metropolitan Area and its 2.1 million residents. This provides industries operating in the Western Trade Coast with access to a skilled local workforce, setting it apart from other industrial precincts in Australia and around the world.