Rebekha Sharkie (Mayo, Centre Alliance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, in writing, on 25 November 2019:

In respect of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency media release of 26 August 2019, 'Ultra fast highway charging network for electric vehicles':(1) How many of the 42 charging sites will be located in: (a) South Australia; and (b) in the electoral division of Mayo.(2) In which town or suburb will each of the 42 charging sites be located.(3) When is construction of these sites expected to commence and finish.

Angus Taylor (Hume, Liberal Party, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

1 - How many of the 42 charging sites will be located in: (a) South Australia; and (b) in the electoral division of Mayo.

Evie's deployment plan proposes a total of four sites in South Australia. Three of these sites are planned within the greater Adelaide metro area in the Adelaide Hills, Bolivar and Noarlunga, with a further site along the Dukes Highway at Tailem Bend.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has been advised by Evie that there are no sites confirmed for the electoral division of Mayo as part of this deployment plan. However, specific details around the site development process including final confirmed locations, construction and commissioning for the majority of locations are still being finalised by Evie. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency will be happy to provide additional information on this aspect as the roll-out progresses.

2 - In which town or suburb will each of the 42 charging sites be located.

The Evie website provides an overview of anticipated charge site locations.

Map available in original document from Table Office

3 - When is construction of these sites expected to commence and finish.

Construction of sites commenced in August 2019, with the first site at Coochin Creek commissioned in November 2019. It is expected that 23 sites will be operational by the end of the first year with all sites expected to be operational by early 2022.