❓ A parliamentary question regarding the government's role in selecting sites for new electricity generation facilities in the West Kimberley region, specifically addressing the involvement of Western Power and Energy Equity Corporation, and access for Tidal Energy Australia to Western Power's powerhouses.
AnsweredQoN 1262Legislative Council
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ELECTRICITY GENERATION, WEST KIMBERLEY
(1) What role is the Government taking in the site selection process for the new electricity generating facilities in the West Kimberley region? (2) Specifically, on what basis is Western Power working with Energy Equity Corporation in visits to West Kimberley townships and communities to discuss power generation sites? (3) Will the minister ensure that Tidal Energy Australia has access to Western Power's powerhouses to assess what capital works will be necessary to upgrade those powerhouses to meet the needs of the communities? (4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE
(1) What role is the Government taking in the site selection process for the new electricity generating facilities in the West Kimberley region? (2) Specifically, on what basis is Western Power working with Energy Equity Corporation in visits to West Kimberley townships and communities to discuss power generation sites? (3) Will the minister ensure that Tidal Energy Australia has access to Western Power's powerhouses to assess what capital works will be necessary to upgrade those powerhouses to meet the needs of the communities? (4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Specifically, on what basis is Western Power working with Energy Equity Corporation in visits to West Kimberley townships and communities to discuss power generation sites? (3) Will the minister ensure that Tidal Energy Australia has access to Western Power's powerhouses to assess what capital works will be necessary to upgrade those powerhouses to meet the needs of the communities? (4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister ensure that Tidal Energy Australia has access to Western Power's powerhouses to assess what capital works will be necessary to upgrade those powerhouses to meet the needs of the communities? (4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
(2) Specifically, on what basis is Western Power working with Energy Equity Corporation in visits to West Kimberley townships and communities to discuss power generation sites? (3) Will the minister ensure that Tidal Energy Australia has access to Western Power's powerhouses to assess what capital works will be necessary to upgrade those powerhouses to meet the needs of the communities? (4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(3) Will the minister ensure that Tidal Energy Australia has access to Western Power's powerhouses to assess what capital works will be necessary to upgrade those powerhouses to meet the needs of the communities? (4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(4) If not, why not? Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
Hon N.F. MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(1) The Government and Western Power are jointly facilitating the identification of potential power generation sites for the preferred bidder. (2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(2) Western Power is working with Energy Equity Corporation as the preferred bidder to identify potential power generation sites that meet Energy Equity's needs for power generation and meet Western Power's needs for network connection, and to ensure there is proper consultation with key stakeholders and the community's expectations are understood. (3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(3) An offer of access to Western Power's powerhouses was made to bidders during the West Kimberley power procurement bidding process. Tidal Energy Australia has since been informed that if it is successful in becoming the preferred bidder, it will again be given the opportunity to access the powerhouses, if necessary. (4) Not applicable.
(4) Not applicable.
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