The Tasmanian Government is committed to progressing the case for a second Bass Strait interconnector.
At the election we committed to develop a study to investigate the case for a second interconnector and that study is due to be completed in the middle of the year.
The Government is committed to increasing renewable generation in Tasmania, and a second interconnector will not only ensure greater energy security for Tasmania, it would allow greater opportunities for Tasmania by encouraging investment in our renewable energy sector.
The Tasmanian Government’s very clear view is that Tasmanian taxpayers shouldn’t have to bear the entire cost for the project. This is nationally significant infrastructure that would provide benefits to mainland energy consumers, through access to additional renewable generation and we will discuss potential funding models with the Federal Government as part of the next Joint Commonwealth and Tasmanian Economic Council meeting, expected in April.