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WA’s latest ‘tool’ to reduce power outages

Millsy & Karl
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A new warning system is being introduced in Western Australia in an attempt to reduce power outages.

People will be notified and asked to reduce their power usage if their suburb is at risk of a blackout.

Minister for Energy Bill Johnston told 6PR Breakfast host Gareth Parker about the new system.

Click PLAY below to hear what Mr Johnston had to say

“WA electricity system is one of the most reliable in the world. Of course that does not mean 100 percent reliability,” said Mr Johnston.

“This is another tool in the tool kit.”

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