❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding Western Power's budget allocation for energy infrastructure, particularly concerning reliability in the South West Interconnected System. The response details specific projects, costs, and future plans for upgrades and maintenance.
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(b) which line item in the budget does this allocation fall under; (c) is there any work remaining that must be funded from the 2003-04 budget; (d) if so, what is the budgeted allocation; and (e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
(c) is there any work remaining that must be funded from the 2003-04 budget; (d) if so, what is the budgeted allocation; and (e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
(d) if so, what is the budgeted allocation; and (e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
(e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
(c) is there any work remaining that must be funded from the 2003-04 budget; (d) if so, what is the budgeted allocation; and (e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
(d) if so, what is the budgeted allocation; and (e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
(e) has there been any allocation to ensure the reliability of supply of all lines in the South West Interconnected System?
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Answered
26 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Energy
Response time
22 days
(b) what was the cost of each action; and (c) has an allocation been made in 2003-04 for this matter?
(c) has an allocation been made in 2003-04 for this matter?
(b) how much was allocated for this purpose in each financial year from 2000-01 to 2002-03?
(b) what has been listed for upgrading and enhancement?
b) The budget relates to Western Power’s capital expenditure program for 2003/04. This allocation came from Western Power’s 2002/03 budget. c) The program to reinforce all single-phase power poles in the wider area will run for three years at an approximate cost of $3M. d) There is an allocation of $1M in the 2003/04 capital budget for this work. e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
c) The program to reinforce all single-phase power poles in the wider area will run for three years at an approximate cost of $3M. d) There is an allocation of $1M in the 2003/04 capital budget for this work. e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
d) There is an allocation of $1M in the 2003/04 capital budget for this work. e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
· Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
· Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
· Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
(attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
(attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
(c) has an allocation been made in 2003-04 for this matter?
(b) how much was allocated for this purpose in each financial year from 2000-01 to 2002-03?
(b) what has been listed for upgrading and enhancement?
b) The budget relates to Western Power’s capital expenditure program for 2003/04. This allocation came from Western Power’s 2002/03 budget. c) The program to reinforce all single-phase power poles in the wider area will run for three years at an approximate cost of $3M. d) There is an allocation of $1M in the 2003/04 capital budget for this work. e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
c) The program to reinforce all single-phase power poles in the wider area will run for three years at an approximate cost of $3M. d) There is an allocation of $1M in the 2003/04 capital budget for this work. e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
d) There is an allocation of $1M in the 2003/04 capital budget for this work. e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
e) Western Power is undertaking a range of projects which will improve the capacity of power supplies across the South West Interconnected System and is implementing an expanding program to enhance regional supply reliability. The major individual capital projects exceed $70 M and include substantial reinforcement to: · Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
· Wongan Hills; · Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
· Cataby/Eneabba; and · Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
· Busselton. A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
A further major project, to upgrade supply to Bridgetown and Manjimup at a cost of $25 M, has been approved and the process of achieving environmental approvals is underway. The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
The major works outlined above, coupled with substantial smaller projects across the South West Interconnected System, aim to deliver increased capacity and reliability of electricity supplies. These projects are in addition to the Corporation’s ongoing maintenance. Western Power’s allocation for rural system maintenance has trebled to $27 M in the past three years. 2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
2) The four-year program for silicone-treating has begun, and is expected to cost about $6.7M in operating expenditure (no capital provisions necessary). The overall program will cover mainly metropolitan coastal areas and regional towns, initially the Geraldton and Dongara areas, with about $1.3 M budgeted for 2003/04 works. 3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
3) Refer to 1c). 4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
4) Western Power has and will continue to work with rural communities and the Energy Safety Directorate to identify key areas of concern and develop works programs aimed at improving reliability of electricity supplies across the State. Western Power has committed to reviewing major rural systems identified in the Director of Energy Safety’s report (Toodyay, Koorda, Bremer Bay, Narembeen, and Corrogin by end of June 2003. Western Power has addressed some of the issues raised by Wheatbelt residents at forums such as the Koorda meeting in January, 2003. This includes the steel reinforcing program described in the answer to 1). 5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
5) a) $395.4 M represents Western Power’s total capital allocation for 2003/04 which includes major non-network programs such as Cockburn 1 Power Station. In 2003/04, within the South West Interconnected System Western Power will allocate $18.6 M in distribution capital to regional areas and a further $29.4 M in maintenance funding to regional areas of the South West Interconnected System. b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
b) Historic capital expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.9 M (2000/01), $14.3 M (2001/02) and $14 M (forecast 2002/03). It is important to note that the cyclical nature of capital expenditure makes it difficult to compare figures across financial years. In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
In addition, historic maintenance expenditure in regional areas of the South West Interconnected System has been $11.6 M (2000/01), $20.9 M (2001/02) and $27.8 M (forecast 2002/03). 6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
6) Planned capital works projects for the 2003/2004 financial year are outlined in the tables attached. These are in addition to the projects outlined in the answers to 1) and 2). Western Power has a range of other capital works projects at various stages of development. a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
a) New lines and substations (attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
(attached) b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
b) Upgrades and enhancements to substations and lines (attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
(attached) 7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
7) High capital expenditure in 2002/03 and 2003/04 reflects the Cockburn 1 Power Station project that is due to be completed during 2003/04. The 2003/04 estimates also contain expenditure for the short-term life extension of Kwinana B. 8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
8) In 2001 the Government and the Board of Western Power agreed upon a schedule of payments to Government for 2002/03, 2003/04 and 2004/05. The levels of dividends to be paid are the outworking of the agreed total after considering tax and rate equivalent payments.
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