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About this page
This page is for anyone interested in updates, projects, and support related to the net zero transition in the Collie region of Western Australia.
About Collie
Collie is Western Australia’s only coal mining town and generates most of the electricity for Western Australia's South West Interconnected System.
Collie has a long history of industrial development, a skilled workforce and a variety of service providers, making it well-placed to service clean energy operations in the future.
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Stay up to date with Collie’s transition to net zero.
Collie Delivery Unit
Regions
The team behind the coal-mining region's transition to net zero
Collie set for next stage of Muja Power Station retirement
News
The Western Australian Government has invested more than $660m in Collie's net zero transition
Coal-free silicon production in Australia
Regions
A $39.8 million grant will help Australia’s only silicon manufacturer reduce its emissions by almost 90%.
New industries and projects
Collie is well positioned to capitalise on the net zero transition. With a skilled workforce and the robust infrastructure, the region is prepared to support emerging industries like green manufacturing, minerals processing, and clean energy. These developments aim to create long-term, sustainable jobs.
The Authority is working with the Western Australian Government, local communities, and industry stakeholders to support workers, their families and the broader community as Collie transitions from coal-related industries to net zero opportunities.
Energy Storage
Collie has extensive electricity transmission infrastructure connecting it to the rest of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). This makes Collie the ideal location for big batteries to support Western Australia’s clean energy transition as it gathers pace.
The SWIS provides power to more than 2.3 million people in Western Australia across a 7,600 kilometre transmission system. Battery energy storage systems allow bulk energy transfer, soaking up solar power during the day when energy demand is low and dispatching it into the SWIS to support the network during peak evening demand.
Regional supports
Find out what plans and support are available for the workers, businesses, and communities across Collie. For general support, visit our Workers page.
Regional plans
Several place-based plans are in place across Collie to help workers, businesses and communities affected by the transition to net zero.
Regional Workforce Transition Plans
Regional Workforce Transition Plans will help coordinate employment and skills supports to enable regions to manage the impact of closures while maximising the benefits of the transition.
Energy Industry Jobs Plan
The Energy Industry Jobs Plan (the EIJP) provides support directly to workers to prepare for and transition into a new job when eligible coal-fired or gas-fired power stations close.
Collie Just Transition Package
Government, community and industry working together to deliver a positive and orderly transition for Collie.
Muja Workforce Transition Program
Synergy is managing the staged closure of Muja Power Station through its Muja Workforce Transition Program.
Supports
Find out what plans and support are available for the workers, businesses and communities across Collie.
Training support
Training support
Jobs and Skills Centre
Collie’s Jobs and Skills Centre offers free support for career advice, training opportunities, and employment assistance, including help with resumes, job applications, and referrals to additional services.
Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence, Western Australia
The Clean Energy Skills National Centre of Excellence will provide world-class training across the WA TAFE network to grow Australia’s clean energy skills and workforce capacity.
Regional Transition Workers
Regional Workforce Transition Officers (RWTOs) assist business, industries, and communities in navigating the net zero transition.
Find your local RWTO at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Counselling services
Counselling services
Beyond Blue
Working to help all people in Australia to achieve their best possible mental health.
24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention.
Call 1300 22 4636
Lifeline
Provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call 13 11 14 or text: 0477 13 11 14
Contact
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