❓ Ms. Brewer questions the role of 40 Western Power FTE staff involved in undergrounding programs, given that private contractors handle design and construction, and seeks clarification on their non-TUPP responsibilities.

I refer to the Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP) and Question on Notice 1941, and I ask:(a) Given "private contractors are generally engaged for project design and construction", what is the role of the 40 FTE staff at Western Power engaged in undergrounding programs; and(b) What are the non-TUPP responsibilities of these 40 FTE staff? I refer to the Targeted Underground Power Program (TUPP) and Question on Notice 1941, and I ask: (a) Given "private contractors are generally engaged for project design and construction", what is the role of the 40 FTE staff at Western Power engaged in undergrounding programs; and (b) What are the non-TUPP responsibilities of these 40 FTE staff?