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Broken Hill region water prices now set

We've set the maximum prices Essential Water can charge for water and wastewater services in the Broken Hill region from 1 July 2026.

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

Our Final Reports including the Essential Water Customer Fact Sheet have been published.

 

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IPART decisions on council special variation applications

IPART has released its decisions on the council special variation and minimum rate applications for 2026-27.

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Solar feed-in tariff benchmark ranges for 2026–27

IPART has released its solar feed-in tariff benchmark ranges for 2026–27 to help customers compare what retailers offer for excess solar sent back to the grid.

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Review of developer charges framework

We're reviewing the maximum prices for connecting, extending, or upgrading metropolitan water, wastewater, and recycled water services.

Interested stakeholders are welcome to provide feedback via submission by 6 July 2026.

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Review of Contributions Plan 21 Marsden Park

We've released our Draft Report on the review of Blacktown City Council's revised Contributions Plan 21 for the Marsden Park and Marsden Park Industrial Precincts.

Interested stakeholders can make a submission by 9 June 2026.

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IPART has set the maximum prices Essential Water can charge for water and wastewater services in the Broken Hill region from 1 July 2026.

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IPART has approved 9 applications from NSW councils to increase their general income by more than the rate peg, and two applications for

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