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WaterNSW rural valleys draft prices

We’ve released our draft maximum prices that WaterNSW can charge for its regional and rural bulk water services.

We welcome feedback from customers and interested stakeholders at the public hearing on 21 April 2026 and via submissions by 11 May 2026.

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Essential Water draft prices

We’ve released our draft maximum prices that Essential Water can charge for its water and wastewater services.

We've also released draft maximum prices that WaterNSW can charge for bulk water delivery via the Murray River to Broken Hill pipeline.

We welcome feedback from customers and interested stakeholders via submission or survey by 28 April 2026.

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Central Coast Council water draft prices

We’ve released our draft prices for Central Coast Council’s water, wastewater and related services.

We’re seeking additional feedback from customers, Central Coast Council and the community via customer survey or submission by 1 May 2026.

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IPART Chair's term concludes

IPART Chair Carmel Donnelly PSM has announced that she will not seek reappointment in the role of Chair when her current five-year term of appointment ends in June.

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IPART's Compliance and Enforcement Policy Review

IPART has updated its Compliance and Enforcement Policy to ensure that it continues to effectively support IPART's regulatory objectives. We thank our stakeholders for their feedback.

Media Release

IPART has released its draft decisions on the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for its regional and rural bulk water services from 1 Ju

Media Release

IPART has released draft maximum prices that Essential Water can charge for its water and wastewater services in the Broken Hill region f

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