❓ Hon George Cash asks about community consultation regarding a proposed Western Power substation at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling, and raises resident concerns about health impacts, safety, noise, visual impact, lack of consultation, and property values. The Minister responds, clarifying Western Power's role, consultation efforts, and addressing the specific concerns raised.
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SYNERGY - PROPOSED SUBSTATION, LOT 51 ORR PLACE
(1) What community consultation has Synergy undertaken to determine the view of residents in the general area of the proposed substation at lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling? (2) When did this consultation occur and what are the views of the residents? (3) Is the minister aware of the following concerns being expressed by local residents: the yet unknown electric and magnetic field health impacts of living next to a high-voltage installation and the implications to the health and wellbeing of our children; the very dangerous “step shock”; noise and constant buzzing; the visual aspect of installation along with the necessary high-voltage power lines; the total lack of community involvement or consultation; and the potential adverse impact on the value of nearby properties? (4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD
(1) What community consultation has Synergy undertaken to determine the view of residents in the general area of the proposed substation at lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling? (2) When did this consultation occur and what are the views of the residents? (3) Is the minister aware of the following concerns being expressed by local residents: the yet unknown electric and magnetic field health impacts of living next to a high-voltage installation and the implications to the health and wellbeing of our children; the very dangerous “step shock”; noise and constant buzzing; the visual aspect of installation along with the necessary high-voltage power lines; the total lack of community involvement or consultation; and the potential adverse impact on the value of nearby properties? (4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD
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On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(2) When did this consultation occur and what are the views of the residents? (3) Is the minister aware of the following concerns being expressed by local residents: the yet unknown electric and magnetic field health impacts of living next to a high-voltage installation and the implications to the health and wellbeing of our children; the very dangerous “step shock”; noise and constant buzzing; the visual aspect of installation along with the necessary high-voltage power lines; the total lack of community involvement or consultation; and the potential adverse impact on the value of nearby properties? (4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(3) Is the minister aware of the following concerns being expressed by local residents: the yet unknown electric and magnetic field health impacts of living next to a high-voltage installation and the implications to the health and wellbeing of our children; the very dangerous “step shock”; noise and constant buzzing; the visual aspect of installation along with the necessary high-voltage power lines; the total lack of community involvement or consultation; and the potential adverse impact on the value of nearby properties? (4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
[See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible.
· Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible.
(3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(2) When did this consultation occur and what are the views of the residents? (3) Is the minister aware of the following concerns being expressed by local residents: the yet unknown electric and magnetic field health impacts of living next to a high-voltage installation and the implications to the health and wellbeing of our children; the very dangerous “step shock”; noise and constant buzzing; the visual aspect of installation along with the necessary high-voltage power lines; the total lack of community involvement or consultation; and the potential adverse impact on the value of nearby properties? (4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(3) Is the minister aware of the following concerns being expressed by local residents: the yet unknown electric and magnetic field health impacts of living next to a high-voltage installation and the implications to the health and wellbeing of our children; the very dangerous “step shock”; noise and constant buzzing; the visual aspect of installation along with the necessary high-voltage power lines; the total lack of community involvement or consultation; and the potential adverse impact on the value of nearby properties? (4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(4) Will the minister provide a response to each of these concerns? Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
Hon JON FORD replied: On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
On behalf of the Leader of the House, I thank Hon George Cash for some notice of the question. The Minister for Energy has supplied an answer that is almost two pages in length. I table the answer and seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
Leave granted. [See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
[See paper 2801.] The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
The following material was incorporated. I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
I thank the Hon. Member for some notice of this question. (1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(1) A new substation in Stirling is being proposed by Western Power, not Synergy. The substation will not be required until about 2015, when it is expected that nearby substations will no longer be able to meet the area’s demand for electricity. Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
Thus far, Western Power has - · Notified residents of the need for a new substation and the reasons for its initial selection of a site at Lot 51 Orr Place, Stirling by erecting signs, mailing brochures and by way of presentations at public meetings. In all cases residents and stakeholders have been provided with a direct number and/or email to call if they have questions or views on the proposed substation. · Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible. (2) The consultation/letterbox drop occurred in September 2006. In response, Western Power has received approximately 80 phone calls and/or letters from members of the community expressing concern about the proposed siting of the substation. (3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· Engaged an independent consultant to review its site selection and compare it with other sites in the area nominated by the City of Stirling and its ratepayers. The results of this review, expected at the end of August, will be presented to the City of Stirling. · Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible.
· Western Power will continue to work with the local community and the City of Stirling over the next 8 to 10 years to keep them abreast of developments and ensure their concerns are addressed wherever possible.
(3) Yes. The Minister is aware of concerns being addressed by some local residents. (4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
(4) Yes. · I am advised there is no clear link between exposures to EMF emissions from substations or, for that matter, from any electrical facilities and human health, despite more than 30 years of research and studies around the world. Nonetheless, Western Power plans, designs, builds and operates all its facilities to comply with the guidelines for human exposure to EMF as recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency and the World Health Organisation. The EMF exposure level immediately outside the wall of a substation of the type proposed is likely to be less than five per cent of the limit recommended by these organisations. · Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· Western Power is required to design and construct the substation to meet Australian Standards and Codes including those related to ‘step and touch potential’ hence there would be no risk to residents of ‘step-shock’. · The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· The substation will be designed and built to comply with the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997. · The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· The community consultation process is ongoing and will continue as required until the substation is built. Local residents will also be consulted on the appearance of a screening wall and landscaping. · The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· The substation will be screened from view and compact switching equipment will be used so the visual impact can be kept to a minimum. It will benefit the area by ensuring there are sufficient electricity supplies to meet demand and avoid lengthy blackouts. · Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
· Western Power has 36 substations in the metropolitan area that are surrounded by houses. The Valuer General’s office advises that Western Power infrastructure has minimal effect on property values.
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