1926

• The South West Electric Power Act 1926 is passed. However, as Bunbury and Collie Councils do not agree on the cost sharing it is not proceeded with.
  
  
• East Perth Gas Works is now in full production.

• Due to concerns about breakages of the gas transmission pipeline over the Causeway, it is decided to construct a gas holder at Victoria Park.

1927

• The 12.5MW turbo alternator at the East Perth Power Station comes on line after two years’ installation. Generating capacity is now 32MW.

1928

• Investigations commence on the upgrading of East Perth Power Station as electricity demand exceeds production.
• The Collie Power Company is formed in October and on the 28th, tenders are called for the construction of the Collie Power Station.
  

• The City of Perth Electricity and Gas Department lets a contract for the construction of a MAN 2 million cubic feet waterless type gas holder at the East Perth Gas Works. It is named the No. 2 City Holder.

1929

• On 10 April, approval is given to purchase the No. 6 generating unit (25MW) for East Perth Power Station.

1930

• In January, a new diesel power station is constructed in James Street, Bunbury.
  
  
• On 20 December, the first turbine installed at the Collie Power Station is test run. The power station is the first in the Southern Hemisphere to use pulverised coal.

1931

• The State Government proposes the "sell off" of electricity generation to private enterprise.
  
  
• On 31 March, the Governor, Sir James Mitchell commissions the Collie Power Station.

1932

• Discussions commence on the feasibility of constructing a new coal-fired power station at South Fremantle.

1934

• The Fremantle Municipal Tramways and Electric Lighting Board erects a new substation on the corner of Parry and Quarry Streets, Fremantle.
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1935

• In November, the Governor, Sir James Mitchell switches on the power in Rockingham. The power is generated at the East Perth Power Station and boosted through the Parry Street substation in Fremantle.

1936

• In July, the National Coal and Power Scheme Committee is formed in Collie to lobby for the establishment of a South West Power Scheme.

• The Piccadilly Electric Power Station, owned and operated by the Kalgoorlie Municipal Council is opened by the Kalgoorlie Mayoress, Mrs E. E. Brimage, on 21 August.

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