❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks details on the allocation of $2.3 billion for electrical network upgrades, including prioritisation, guidelines, public access, renewable energy integration, and pole/wire replacement. The Minister provides a detailed answer referring to Western Power's processes and publicly available documents.
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In relation to the announced $2.3 billion expenditure on electrical networks upgrades, I ask - (1) What specific body is responsible for prioritising the expenditure of the money? (2) What guidelines will be used in the allocation of the money? (3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE
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Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(1) What specific body is responsible for prioritising the expenditure of the money? (2) What guidelines will be used in the allocation of the money? (3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(2) What guidelines will be used in the allocation of the money? (3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
· Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan.
· Annual Bushfire Management Plan.
(4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(1) What specific body is responsible for prioritising the expenditure of the money? (2) What guidelines will be used in the allocation of the money? (3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(2) What guidelines will be used in the allocation of the money? (3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(3) Will these guidelines be made available for public review? (4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(4) What consideration will be given to reinforcement of the grid to facilitate the connection of renewable energy generation? (5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(5) What proportion of the money will be used to replace the existing poles and wires of the south west interconnected system in metropolitan and regional areas? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
Given the somewhat lengthy answer to the question, I will table the answer and I seek leave to have it incorporated into Hansard . Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
The following material was incorporated - (1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(1) Historically, priorities have been primarily set as part of the Western Power budgeting and strategic planning processes approved by the Board of Western Power corporation. (2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(2) Broad engineering principles and criteria for network asset management and managing growth are published by Western Power. These principles are discussed in documents available on the Western Power website, including: · Transmission and Distribution Annual Planning Report; · Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan. (3) As per question 2, information is currently published by Western Power. Additionally, Western Power has provided substantial information within the draft Access Arrangement submitted to the Economic Regulation Authority on 24 august 2005. This submission will be published by the Authority in the immediate future. (4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
· Transmission and distribution Asset Management Report; and · Annual Bushfire Management Plan.
· Annual Bushfire Management Plan.
(4) Grid reinforcement is undertaken in response to applications for connection of new generators regardless of whether or not renewable plant is involved. (5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
(5) Power poles are replaced based on the assessed pole condition and the allocation of expenditure between country and metropolitan areas is uncertain. More generally, the final asset management program will be published following the Economic Regulation Authority’s approval of the Access Arrangement.
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