❓ Dr. Pettitt inquires about the government's contingency plan for the potential early closure of the Bluewaters coal-fired power station. The government responds by stating it will extend the State Agreement for Griffin Coal to ensure continued coal supply.
AnsweredQoN 1163Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
I
refer to reports of the early closure of Bluewaters coal-fired power
station and I ask: (a) what
is the WA Government’s back-up plan in the event that Bluewaters closes next
year when Government support for the Griffin mine ceases; (b) how long will it take
for the plan to be implemented; and (c) how
much will it cost?
refer to reports of the early closure of Bluewaters coal-fired power
station and I ask: (a) what
is the WA Government’s back-up plan in the event that Bluewaters closes next
year when Government support for the Griffin mine ceases; (b) how long will it take
for the plan to be implemented; and (c) how
much will it cost?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
24 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for State Development
Response time
5 days
(a-c) The State Government will extend the State Agreement for Griffin Coal by up to five years, allowing it to continue operations at the Ewington Mine in the Collie Basin and supply coal to industry and the privately owned Bluewaters Power Station.
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