The parliamentary question seeks information about the route survey for a high voltage transmission line from Muja to the Southdown mine, including who conducted it, the cost, and Grange Resources' contribution. The answer confirms surveys were done, funded by Grange Resources, but the cost is confidential.

AnsweredQoN 2311Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 May 2014
Portfolio
Energy

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(1) Who undertook the route survey for the proposed High Voltage Transmission power line from Muja to the Southdown mine site at Wellstead? (2) What was the total cost of the survey? (3) Did Grange Resources contribute to the cost of the survey, and if so what was the amount?

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Answered
10 June 2014
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
26 days
(1)-(3) A range of surveys have been completed along the proposed Muja to Southdown transmission line route over a six year period. These surveys were undertaken to meet a range of regulatory obligations applicable to all large network infrastructure projects.
The surveys undertaken included:
· Topographical and feature surveys:
· Geotechnical surveys:
· Biological surveys (flora, fauna and dieback surveys)
The Muja to Southdown transmission line is a customer funded project. All costs associated with these surveys were funded by the customer (Grange Resources) and is confidential.

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