Legislation fast tracked to protect vital power cables
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Energy, Minister for Mineral Resources, Minister for State Development. Media Release.
"The NSW Government is fast tracking new legislation to prevent unnecessary power outages across NSW, Energy Minister Ian Macdonald said today. "Just over a week ago I announced a five point plan to protect vital energy infrastructure - this will be given the highest priority," Mr Macdonald said. "We are implementing stronger laws to provide greater protection to important our electrical supply cables, not just in Sydney but across the State."