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❓ Dr. Honey inquires about power outages in Kalgoorlie during 2022-23 and the use of the Synergy West Kalgoorlie backup plant. The response indicates no interruptions to customers due to main transmission line outages.

AnsweredQoN 1124Legislative Assembly

Asked

19 June 2024

Member

Dr D.J. Honey

Portfolio

Energy; Environment; Climate Action

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I refer to the power outage problems afflicting Kalgoorlie, and I ask for the 2022-23 year: (a) On how many occasions was there a power outage; (b) How many power outage instances lasted more than 5 minutes; (c) How many times was the Synergy West Kalgoorlie gas fired back up plant used to supply power during an outage; (d) Why wasn't the Synergy West Kalgoorlie back up plant used on all occasions when power supply was disrupted for more than 5 minutes; and (e) Is the Synergy West Kalgoorlie back up plant set to start up automatically when there is a power supply disruption, and if not, why not?

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Answered

8 August 2024

Responded by

Minister for Energy; Environment; Climate Action

Response time

4 days

(a) There were no interruptions to power supply to customers as a result of an outage on the main 220kV transmission line to Kalgoorlie in 2022-23 financial year.
(b) – (d) N/A see (a)
(e) During the 2022-23 financial year, the plant was able to be remotely controlled from the AEMO control room (which operates 24/7), so the generators could be started at any time when required.

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