❓ Hon. Kate Doust questions the delay and commitment to the Mid West Energy Project. Hon. Peter Collier assures commitment to the first phase, citing ongoing approvals and monitoring of load increases to determine the need for the second phase.
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MID WEST ENERGY PROJECT
(1) Why has the completion of the southern section of the Mid West energy project been deferred until 2014–15? (2) When will construction actually start? (3) Is the government committed to the critical northern phase of the project; and, if yes, why does it not appear in the forward estimates? (4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER
(1) Why has the completion of the southern section of the Mid West energy project been deferred until 2014–15? (2) When will construction actually start? (3) Is the government committed to the critical northern phase of the project; and, if yes, why does it not appear in the forward estimates? (4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(2) When will construction actually start? (3) Is the government committed to the critical northern phase of the project; and, if yes, why does it not appear in the forward estimates? (4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(3) Is the government committed to the critical northern phase of the project; and, if yes, why does it not appear in the forward estimates? (4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(2) When will construction actually start? (3) Is the government committed to the critical northern phase of the project; and, if yes, why does it not appear in the forward estimates? (4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(3) Is the government committed to the critical northern phase of the project; and, if yes, why does it not appear in the forward estimates? (4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(4) Has the government reviewed the business case; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
(1)–(4) Yes, the government is committed to the process; and certainly the first half at this stage, and we will watch the load increases in the years ahead. I am sure that Hon Kate Doust is aware that we have a number of processes to go through with approvals — Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon Kate Doust : You have been going through them for three years now! You keep deferring it. Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon PETER COLLIER : We are not deferring it at all. We have still got to complete the new facilities investment test, which is being completed as we speak. Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon Kate Doust interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
The PRESIDENT : Order! Let us not have a two-person debate. This is the question and answer session. Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
Hon PETER COLLIER : As I said at the outset, the government has made a commitment to the first section of the line. We will follow the growth patterns in the Mid West in the years ahead to determine the demand levels beyond that. We will then make a determination on when that second tranche of the line will be completed. Yes, we have made a commitment and there is money in the budget for that first tranche, and we will monitor load growth in the years ahead to determine when the second tranche is needed.
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