ESCALATING frustration in Bullsbrook over repeated power outages shows the issue can no longer be dismissed as routine says MLC Anthony Spagnolo.

Mr Spagnolo visited Bullsbrook alongside Liberals leader Basil Zempilas and colleagues Steve Thomas MLC and Phil Twiss MLC meeting with local business operators, residents and attending a community listening session and the Bullsbrook Residents and Ratepayers Association meeting of around 100 residents.

“There have been 16 outages in February alone,” Mr Spagnolo said.

“During the heatwave in the first two days of the month, more than 2000 households were left without power, with around 900 homes without electricity for up to 20 hours.”

Mr Spagnolo said residents consistently described the toll the outages are taking on families and small businesses.

“Families spoke about sleepless nights in extreme heat and children left distressed when the power cuts out,” he said.

“Local businesses have raised concerns about lost trade, spoiled stock and the inability to operate with any certainty.”

Serious health concerns have also been raised, particularly for medically vulnerable residents.

One local family caring for a quadriplegic son has spent around $20,000 on backup systems to manage the risk of outages during 40 degree heat, with only limited cooling available during blackouts.

“No family should have to spend tens of thousands of dollars just to keep essential medical equipment and basic cooling running,” Mr Spagnolo said.

Mr Spagnolo said he has also been contacted directly by residents who have lost hundreds of dollars in food, suffered lost wages and felt forced to install costly generators and battery systems simply to protect their homes.

“The minister’s office has indicated that recent outages are being treated as an operational matter,” he said.

“Given the frequency and impact of disruptions in Bullsbrook, residents have raised concerns about whether this approach is providing sufficient oversight and accountability.”

Mr Spagnolo said reliable power is fundamental infrastructure, not an optional extra.

“When power fails repeatedly in the middle of summer, it affects health, livelihoods and basic day to day living,” he said.

“Bullsbrook residents deserve clear answers, meaningful compensation for demonstrated losses and a plan to strengthen local infrastructure so this does not continue.”