❓ Hon Tom Stephens questions the Minister for Energy regarding Western Power's proposal to install new gas-fired generating capacity at Kwinana Power Station, inquiring about its competitive compliance and government approval status. The Minister's response indicates the proposal is under consideration.
AnsweredQoN 974Legislative Council
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974. Hon Tom Stephens to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy:
(1) Will the Minister for Energy indicate the current status of Western Power's proposal to install new gas fired generating capacity at Kwinana Power Station?
(2) Is Western Power's proposal consistent with its obligations under the Electricity Corporation Act 1994 to seek new electricity generation competitively?
(3) Has the Government formally agreed Western Power should install this capacity?
(4) If not, when is the Government expected to make a decision on this matter?
(1) Will the Minister for Energy indicate the current status of Western Power's proposal to install new gas fired generating capacity at Kwinana Power Station?
(2) Is Western Power's proposal consistent with its obligations under the Electricity Corporation Act 1994 to seek new electricity generation competitively?
(3) Has the Government formally agreed Western Power should install this capacity?
(4) If not, when is the Government expected to make a decision on this matter?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
23 November 2000
Response time
14 days
The Minister Replied:
1. This proposal is currently before the Minister for Energy and he is giving it due consideration.
2. Yes.
3. No.
4. The Government will make a decision once the matter has been considered by the Minister for Energy.
1. This proposal is currently before the Minister for Energy and he is giving it due consideration.
2. Yes.
3. No.
4. The Government will make a decision once the matter has been considered by the Minister for Energy.
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