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Metropolitan waterIPART sets the maximum prices that declared water utilities can charge for water and wastewater services, but your actual bills depend on how

IPART administers and periodically reviews the operating licences and sets the maximum prices that can be charged for water and wastewater services by Sydney Wa

Local councils that are seeking to increase minimum rate levels above the statutory limit need to submit minimum rate applications to IPART for review and asses

Who sets electricity and gas prices? Retailers in NSW set their own retail gas and electricity prices. They set prices to cover the costs of providing

If a dispute arises either relating to sewer mining or access to an infrastructure service after a coverage declaration has been made by the Premier, a party ma

Alternate water utilities (WIC Act)Find a WIC Act licence in your area. Public water utility licencesUtilityLicences that we administer?Current compliance?

As part of our 2013 review of our WACC methodology, we decided to release financial market updates biannually in February and August.

PoliciesCompliance and Enforcement PolicyReporting ManualsHunter Water Corporation Reporting Manual 2022-2027Sydney Water Reporting ManualWater NSW Reporting Ma

WIC Act fact sheets and presentationsAmendments to WIC Act commenced on 1 March 2024Fact Sheet - End of transitional period for new WICA - 1 March 2025Environme

Rail access complianceThe Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) (formerly known as ‘Railcorp’) and Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) are required to subm

Water Utility Performance The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) regulates public and private water utilities in NSW to check they compl

Approved audit panel members of IPART’s Technical and Audit Services Panel, Electricity Networks Regulation are listed below.Audit Panel MemberKey Contact Perso

All contracts IPART enters into with the private sector valued over $150,000 are required to be recorded in the register of government contracts, which is publi

CouncilContributions PlanAssessment DocumentsDateThe Hills Shire CouncilRevised CP15 - Box Hill (2025)Assessment commencedMarch 2025Wollondilly Shire CouncilApp

 As at the end of January 2025, the nominal local government discount rate is 3.6% and the real discount rate is 1%.We have included the calculation of the

AuditorsIPART appoints auditors to undertake audits.

Application Forms, Fees, Guides & GuidelinesIf you are considering applying for a WIC Act approval or licence, we strongly suggest you contact the Water Reg

Lodge an application for assessment of a contributions planIf your council is preparing a contributions plan that will need to be assessed by IPART, we encourag