❓ Hon Anthony Spagnolo asks the Minister about reports of voltage spikes in Chidlow and Mundaring following power outages. Western Power reports they have received no such reports for investigation.
AnsweredQoN 1297Legislative Council
Asked
10 March 2026
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Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara
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I refer to reports from residents in Chidlow and Mundaring or repeated voltage surges following power outages, and I ask: (a) is the Minister aware of reports of voltage spikes in the Hills area following recent outages; and (b) has Western Power conducted any investigation into abnormal voltage fluctuations in Chidlow and surrounding suburbs?
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Answered
14 April 2026
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation; Manufacturing; Skills and TAFE; Pilbara
Response time
5 days
(a - b)
Western Power has not received any reports of voltage spikes or abnormal fluctuations in the Chidlow and Mundaring areas for investigation.
Western Power has not received any reports of voltage spikes or abnormal fluctuations in the Chidlow and Mundaring areas for investigation.
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