Collie’s transition to net zero is already well underway, backed by years of planning and collaboration. The community, together with government, unions and businesses, has a transition plan in place to ensure a strong and sustainable future for Collie in the shift towards decarbonisation.
The Western Australian Government has invested more than $662 million in the Collie Transition Package(Opens in a new tab/window) to support future jobs in the region. The package includes a $200 million Industrial Transition Fund to attract major projects and new industries to the town.
Collie’s Muja Power Station is set to close in stages by October 2029, with Muja C Unit 6 scheduled to retire in April 2025.
When a coal-fired or gas-fired power station announces its closure, the Net Zero Economy Authority assesses available support for affected workers and determines if more support is needed through the Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP).
As this date approaches, and in collaboration with key stakeholders in Collie, the CEO of the Authority, David Shankey, has decided not to conduct a formal EIJP process for this unit closure.
Mr Shankey has published a statement of reasons behind this decision. These are available below.
The decision was informed by stakeholder consultation, including with Muja Power Station operator Synergy, unions and the Collie Delivery Unit from Western Australia's Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Looking ahead, the Authority will consider the role of the EIJP for the scheduled retirement of Collie Power Station in 2027 and Muja Power Station in 2029.
The Authority will continue to work closely with the Collie Delivery Unit and the Just Transition Working Group to facilitate new investment in the region and ensure the opportunities and benefits of the net zero transformation are shared.