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❓ The question seeks information on the status of negotiations between the WA Government and Carnegie Clean Energy regarding access to the Kemerton and Mungari sites for solar farm projects, including tendering processes and ministerial involvement. The answer refers to another question, QoN 1808.

AnsweredQoN 1807Legislative Council

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5 December 2018

Member

Hon Colin Holt

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Energy

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I refer to negotiations between the State Government and Carnegie Clean Energy Ltd for access to Kemerton Industrial site and Mungari Solar Farm site, and I ask: (a) what is the current status of negotiated access arrangements for Carnegie Clean Energy to both sites; (b) were these sites put out to public tender and, if so when; (c) does the Minister for Regional Development have a formal role in managing the government interaction with Carnegie Clean Energy and access arrangements to these sites; (d) if yes to (3), what role does the Minister have; (e) what is the current status of the proposed solar farm on the Kemerton strategic industrial area; (f) what is the current status of the proposed solar farm on the Mungari industrial site; and (g) will the Government be going to tender for either of these projects, or are they private arrangements?