Ms. Brewer questions Western Power regarding a $25 million impairment loss due to water damage, seeking details on affected assets, causes, reviews, and other instances of water damage. The Minister's response is limited due to an ongoing insurance claim.

✅ AnsweredQoN 1943Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 March 2026
Answered
14 April 2026
Response Time
5 days
Portfolio: Energy and Decarbonisation

Question

I refer to Western Power's 2025 impairment loss of $25 million as detailed by the Annual Report 2025, and I ask:(a) Which assets received 'significant water damage';(b) What was the value of the loss attributed to each asset;(c) How did this 'significant water damage' occur;(d) Has a review been conducted;(e) If yes to (d):(i) What were the recommendations; and(ii) What is the status of the implementation of the recommendations;(f) Have any other Western Power assets received water damage not classed as 'significant'; and(g) If yes to (f):(i) Which are the assets; and(ii) What was the resulting financial loss for each?

Answer

(a)-(g) The Western Power Head Office on Wellington Street was affected by water damage. This is part of an ongoing insurance claim. Further information cannot be disclosed until the claim is resolved.

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