Mr. Zempilas seeks clarification on Western Power's FY26 residential power connection figures, requesting specific dates and data on outstanding applications for FY24, FY25, and FY26.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2161Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio: Energy and Decarbonisation

Question

I refer to Western Power's Facebook post regarding residential power connections published on 17 April 2026 and ask:(a) For FY26 figure of "13,347 residential lots that have been energised", which was promoted in the post, the figure of 13,347 was as of what specific date:(i) As of that date, how many residential lots applications were outstanding;(b) At the end of FY25, how many residential lots applications were outstanding; and(c) At the end of FY24, how many residential lots applications were outstanding? I refer to Western Power's Facebook post regarding residential power connections published on 17 April 2026 and ask: (a) For FY26 figure of "13,347 residential lots that have been energised", which was promoted in the post, the figure of 13,347 was as of what specific date: (i) As of that date, how many residential lots applications were outstanding; (b) At the end of FY25, how many residential lots applications were outstanding; and (c) At the end of FY24, how many residential lots applications were outstanding?

Answer

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