asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state when the Electricity Supply Board power station near Portarlington will go into full production, and the estimated quantity of turf likely to be used per annum by the station.
Written Answers. - Electricity Supply Board Turf Power Station.
It is hoped that the Portarlington power station will go into commission in January or February next. It will not be in full production until October or November, 1950, by which time it is expected that installation of the plant and equipment will be completed. It is estimated that when in full production the station will use about 120,000 tons of turf per annum.