❓ Question regarding the state government's commitment to underground power in cyclone-prone regional areas, specifically addressing budget allocation and timelines. The Minister's response acknowledges the importance of the project and highlights existing investment, but lacks specific details on future funding for a comprehensive program.
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UNDERGROUND POWER — REGIONAL AREAS
I refer to the $35 million budget allocation to provide underground power in regional areas and the costings, which include South Hedland, $40.5 million; Karratha, $40 million; Roebourne $4 million; Onslow $6.2 million; and Gascoyne towns including Exmouth, Carnarvon, Denham, $59 million, with costings yet to be completed for Broome and Derby. (1) Does the state government still intend to honour its pre-election comment to deliver underground power to all regional communities exposed to extreme cyclone risk? (2) If yes, in which financial year has the additional $120 million needed to deliver a comprehensive unground program for these regional centres been allocated? Mr B.J. GRYLLS
I refer to the $35 million budget allocation to provide underground power in regional areas and the costings, which include South Hedland, $40.5 million; Karratha, $40 million; Roebourne $4 million; Onslow $6.2 million; and Gascoyne towns including Exmouth, Carnarvon, Denham, $59 million, with costings yet to be completed for Broome and Derby. (1) Does the state government still intend to honour its pre-election comment to deliver underground power to all regional communities exposed to extreme cyclone risk? (2) If yes, in which financial year has the additional $120 million needed to deliver a comprehensive unground program for these regional centres been allocated? Mr B.J. GRYLLS
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(1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
(1) Does the state government still intend to honour its pre-election comment to deliver underground power to all regional communities exposed to extreme cyclone risk? (2) If yes, in which financial year has the additional $120 million needed to deliver a comprehensive unground program for these regional centres been allocated? Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
(2) If yes, in which financial year has the additional $120 million needed to deliver a comprehensive unground program for these regional centres been allocated? Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
(1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
(1) Does the state government still intend to honour its pre-election comment to deliver underground power to all regional communities exposed to extreme cyclone risk? (2) If yes, in which financial year has the additional $120 million needed to deliver a comprehensive unground program for these regional centres been allocated? Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
(2) If yes, in which financial year has the additional $120 million needed to deliver a comprehensive unground program for these regional centres been allocated? Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS replied: (1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
(1)-(2) I thank the member for Kimberley for the question and her interest in infrastructure provision in the Kimberley, and for her regular attendance of events that I attend in the Kimberley and for her support. Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr T.R. Buswell interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : Correct. The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
The undergrounding of power supplies in that cyclone-prone coast, which I think is defined from Shark Bay all the way to Wyndham — Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mrs C.A. Martin : That is cyclone alley. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : It is a very important project and something which Horizon Power has done a lot of work on. Horizon has spoken to me regularly about this. The Liberal-National government has taken that on board and started a project to resolve those problems. We have made the cabinet decision to allocate $35 million towards undergrounding power in Karratha. It is most important that everyone understands that as well as undergrounding we are upgrading the capacity. It is not just a matter of not wanting to see powerlines above the ground and to avoid cyclones; we are also building in more capacity. Unlike the previous government we have a vision for the Pilbara—a vision to make it liveable. The previous government’s vision was for $2 000 a week rents! That is what the former government based the Pilbara’s future on! Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
The SPEAKER : Member for Armadale, I formally call you for the first time. Let us make some progress on this, minister. Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mrs C.A. Martin : Where is the money? Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : There has been more money going into the member for Kimberley’s electorate in the north west than in the history of the area, maybe apart from the time of Sir Charles Court, although I have not done the comparative analysis. The member for Kimberley and the Parliament know this government has a clear focus on the north west on making those cities liveable and those communities sustainable, and taking advantage of the unique opportunities that exist in the north. We are doing just that. There is a program of undergrounding power with a $35 million commitment. We look forward to future announcements about continuing that program. Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Several members interjected. Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Mr B.J. GRYLLS : As I said, we are well on the way with $35 million going into Karratha. The areas that the member for Kimberley talked about are important and will be the subject of future budget consideration. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
The SPEAKER : I formally call to order for the first time the member for Joondalup.
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