Question on Notice regarding power supply issues in East Augusta, specifically addressing potential solutions and seeking explanations for lack of action and historical context.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 6437Legislative Council
Asked
17 June 2008
Portfolio
Energy

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(1) To what extent would the following actions rectify the problems associated with the power supply in East Augusta, -
(a) an additional three phase automatic re-closer specifically for the Governor Broome Line;
(b) the upgrade of the cable size to avoid damage by birds; and
(c) the replacement of the insulators?
(2) In light of (1), why isn’t this/these action/s taken to address the power problems to this area?
(3) What progress has been made on the replacing the insulators on the East Augusta Line?
(4) Where was the East Augusta Feeder ranked in the ‘40 worst feeder program’, and why haven’t all of the problems associated with this feeder been remedied since?
(5) Where is the feeder that services Governor Broome Road ranked in the ‘40 worst feeder program’, and why haven’t all of the problems associated with this feeder been remedied since?
(6) When were the power poles on the East Augusta Line first established, and what upgrades have been undertaken on these lines since?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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