A report in relation to a Petiton Requesting the Successful Establishment of a Tidal Power Project in Doctor's Creek at Derby
Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 13 May 1999general_report
The WA Constitutional Affairs Committee reviewed a petition requesting government support for a tidal power project in Doctor's Creek, Derby. The Committee acknowledged the potential benefits outlined by the petitioners but declined to intervene in the ongoing competitive tender process managed by the Regional Power Procurement Steering Committee. The Committee trusts the Steering Committee will follow due process.
Impact
The report primarily affects the town of Derby and the West Kimberley region, as well as companies bidding for the power supply contract. Broader implications for renewable energy policy in WA.
utilitiesenvironmentpublic_sectortidal powerrenewable energyDerbyDoctor's Creekpower projecttender processWestern Powerregional powerenergy supplyWest Kimberley
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