❓ Question regarding power connection wait times in Geraldton compared to the rest of WA. The answer provides limited data, stating connection data is monitored at a system level and variations occur based on project complexity. It notes 45 projects are in progress in Geraldton, with 3 exceeding standard timeframes.
AnsweredQoN 1567Legislative Assembly
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I refer to power reliability in the Mid West-Gascoyne region, and I ask: (a) What are the current wait times for residential, commercial, and industrial connection in Geraldton; (b) How many of these awaiting connection have been waiting longer than the average wait time; (c) How many are currently awaiting connection in Geraldton; and (d) How do the figures in (a-c) compare to the rest of the State?
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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation
Response time
1 days
(a)-(d)
Connection data is monitored at the system level, with standard timeframes recorded on the Western Power website. Variations can occur based on individual project complexity and customer responsiveness.
45 projects in Geraldton are currently in design, scheduling, or under construction. Three projects currently fall outside standard timeframes.
Connection data is monitored at the system level, with standard timeframes recorded on the Western Power website. Variations can occur based on individual project complexity and customer responsiveness.
45 projects in Geraldton are currently in design, scheduling, or under construction. Three projects currently fall outside standard timeframes.
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