❓ Dr. Thomas questions the progress of Western Power's backup energy procurement for Kalgoorlie, specifically regarding the NCESS project and maintenance of existing generators. The Minister's response indicates ongoing commercial negotiations and clarifies Western Power's role in generator maintenance.
AnsweredQoN 692Legislative Council
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Western Power—Backup power—Kalgoorlie
692. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Energy and Decarbonisation:
I refer to the
former Minister for Energy's statement of 20 March 2024 on securing more backup
energy for Kalgoorlie that procurement of more energy under non-co-optimised
essential system services will be online to provide additional generation only by
2026.
(1) As at 1 September
2025, what is Western Power's procurement or construction deliverable status
for up to 150 megawatts of reliable services and additional system strength
services for the Goldfields?
(2) Specifically, when will the NCESS procured
energy be available or online for the Goldfields and Kalgoorlie?
(3) What detailed and specific maintenance regimes
has Western Power undertaken between November 2023 and September 2025 on
Kalgoorlie's backup generators and will the minister table the maintenance
schedule for that period and associated costs?
692. Hon Dr Steve Thomas to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for
Energy and Decarbonisation:
I refer to the
former Minister for Energy's statement of 20 March 2024 on securing more backup
energy for Kalgoorlie that procurement of more energy under non-co-optimised
essential system services will be online to provide additional generation only by
2026.
(1) As at 1 September
2025, what is Western Power's procurement or construction deliverable status
for up to 150 megawatts of reliable services and additional system strength
services for the Goldfields?
(2) Specifically, when will the NCESS procured
energy be available or online for the Goldfields and Kalgoorlie?
(3) What detailed and specific maintenance regimes
has Western Power undertaken between November 2023 and September 2025 on
Kalgoorlie's backup generators and will the minister table the maintenance
schedule for that period and associated costs?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is
provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation.
(1)–(2) The NCESS is currently subject to
commercial negotiations.
(3) Western Power does not undertake maintenance
on Kalgoorlie's backup generators.
honourable member for some notice of the question. The following answer is
provided on behalf of the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation.
(1)–(2) The NCESS is currently subject to
commercial negotiations.
(3) Western Power does not undertake maintenance
on Kalgoorlie's backup generators.
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