❓ Hon. Kate Doust inquires about the progress of Western Power's Collie-Perth transmission reinforcement project. Minister Collier responds that the project has been deferred due to alternative generation developments in Perth.
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WESTERN POWER — COLLIE–PERTH TRANSMISSION REINFORCEMENT
I refer to Western Power’s proposed 330 kilovolt south west transmission reinforcement from Collie to Perth. (1) What progress has been made since Western Power called for submissions on this project in December 2008? (2) Does Western Power still consider this project to be important to the energy security of the Perth metropolitan area? (3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER
I refer to Western Power’s proposed 330 kilovolt south west transmission reinforcement from Collie to Perth. (1) What progress has been made since Western Power called for submissions on this project in December 2008? (2) Does Western Power still consider this project to be important to the energy security of the Perth metropolitan area? (3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(1) What progress has been made since Western Power called for submissions on this project in December 2008? (2) Does Western Power still consider this project to be important to the energy security of the Perth metropolitan area? (3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(2) Does Western Power still consider this project to be important to the energy security of the Perth metropolitan area? (3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(1) What progress has been made since Western Power called for submissions on this project in December 2008? (2) Does Western Power still consider this project to be important to the energy security of the Perth metropolitan area? (3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(2) Does Western Power still consider this project to be important to the energy security of the Perth metropolitan area? (3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(3) When does the minister expect this project will get all the necessary regulatory approvals? (4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(4) When does the minister expect this project to be completed? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(1) The Collie to Perth transmission reinforcement project has been deferred. The driver for the Collie to Perth 330 kilovolt transmission reinforcement was the connection of electricity generation in the south west. Alternative generation developments in the Perth metropolitan area—mainly the NewGen Neerabup power station at 330 megawatts—have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Since December 2008, Western Power has prudently progressed with environmental approvals and community engagement to preserve options to respond to future load and generation requirements. (2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(2) The timing, size and location of new generators that wish to connect in the south west will determine the requirement for the project. (3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
(3)–(4) The project has not progressed to regulatory approval stage due to uncertainty regarding the time frame for developing new generation in the area. Alternative generation developments have deferred the need for this network reinforcement. Western Power is continuing to review the need for the project in light of these revised plans and consultation with key government and industry stakeholders.
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