❓ The WA Government will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the Derby tidal power project by Tidal Energy Australia, contingent on Commonwealth funding. No specific funds allocated beyond roadworks and a scoping study.
AnsweredQoN 621Legislative Council
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DERBY TIDAL POWER PROJECT, GOVERNMENT’S DECISION
(1) Has the Government made a decision about the proposed Derby tidal power project? (2) If so, what is the decision? (3) If not, why not? (4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS
(1) Has the Government made a decision about the proposed Derby tidal power project? (2) If so, what is the decision? (3) If not, why not? (4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(2) If so, what is the decision? (3) If not, why not? (4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(3) If not, why not? (4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(2) If so, what is the decision? (3) If not, why not? (4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(3) If not, why not? (4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(4) Have any funds been allocated in this year’s budget to facilitate the development of the tidal power station; and, if not, why not? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(1) Yes. (2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(2) The Government has decided that it will provide up to $15 million for roadwork to support the present proposal by Tidal Energy Australia and that it will look to have a firm commitment of funds from the Commonwealth Government sufficient to make any such proposal commercially viable before it will enter into any arrangements that depend upon that project proceeding. (3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(3) Not applicable. (4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
(4) No funds have been specifically allocated for the present Tidal Energy Australia proposal, aside from that available in the general provisions for roadworks. Funding has been provided within the Office of Energy budget for the current scoping study of tidal power options to supply power to Western Power in Derby, drawing on funds available through the Commonwealth’s renewable remote power generation program. Any tidal power station may be eligible for support up to 50 per cent of its capital cost through this program. An application by Tidal Energy Australia for $25 million in support was forwarded by the State Government to the Commonwealth in July 2001.
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