IPART releases paper on draft WaterNSW prices
14 MAY 2025WaterNSW is considering the information paper released by IPART, including price increases proposed in its draft determination, and what this means for operations and service delivery.
In preparing its pricing submission to IPART, WaterNSW considered all options to keep costs as low as possible for customers including reducing capital programs and services, as well as putting in place an efficiency program.
Like many of our customers, WaterNSW business costs are significantly driven by the current macro-economic environment. This includes many factors which are outside WaterNSW control, such as rising construction costs, higher interest rates, insurance costs and land tax.
During its largest and most far-ranging engagement and consultation process to date, WaterNSW spent almost two years listening and seeking input from customers, peak industry bodies and the community to deliver services that matter most to customers.
IPART has proposed a shorter-term draft pricing determination to allow it time for additional analysis.
IPART is currently seeking stakeholder views until 3 June and customers and members of the community are encouraged to have their say. The information paper and IPART’s timeline for the price review are available at ipart.nsw.gov.au
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