Question
Number
830
Subject
Finance
(Poles and Wires - Ignition Events)
(Poles and Wires - Ignition Events)
Asked by
Morris, Deborah
Directed to
Minister for Finance
Question asked on
05 February 2026
Answer due on
08 March 2026
Question asked
In relation to the answer to question on notice No 735, (a) how does Evoenergy define an ignition event for reporting purposes, and does it include near misses where a vegetation fire does not occur, (b) what systems are used to detect ignition events, (c) does Evoenergy use any tools to detect fire events near energy distribution assets and (d) what is Evoenergy's response protocol when an ignition event is suspected or identified.
Answer
Answer Published
16 March 2026
Answered by
Minister for Finance
Answer
Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No. 830.
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