Ms. Brewer seeks clarification on the fluctuating cost estimates for the Clean Energy Link – North project, requesting details on the most recent estimate, spending to date, historical budget forecasts, and the project's cost estimation timeframe.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2147Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio: Energy and Decarbonisation

Question

I refer to differing cost estimates for Clean Energy Link – North as per Question on Notice 1942, the 2025-26 Budget Statements and the 2024-25 Western Power Annual Report, and I ask:(a) What is the most recent cost estimate for Clean Energy Link – North;(b) At what date was the estimate under (a) completed;(c) How much has been spent on Clean Energy Link – North as at the date of (b);(d) At the presentation of the last 5 budgets, how much was Clean Energy Link – North forecast to cost; and(e) What is the latest outyear for which costs are estimated for the Clean Energy Link – North? I refer to differing cost estimates for Clean Energy Link – North as per Question on Notice 1942, the 2025-26 Budget Statements and the 2024-25 Western Power Annual Report, and I ask: (a) What is the most recent cost estimate for Clean Energy Link – North; (b) At what date was the estimate under (a) completed; (c) How much has been spent on Clean Energy Link – North as at the date of (b); (d) At the presentation of the last 5 budgets, how much was Clean Energy Link – North forecast to cost; and (e) What is the latest outyear for which costs are estimated for the Clean Energy Link – North?

Answer

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