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Developer Contributions Plan 21 Marsden Park

We've published Developer Contributions Plan proposed by Blacktown City Council for the Marsden Park and Marsden Park Industrial Precincts.

The Final Report has been published.

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Central Coast region water prices now set

We've set the maximum prices Central Coast Council can charge for water and wastewater services from 1 July 2026.

Prices are set for a 1-year determination period. 

The Final Report has been published.

 

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WaterNSW regional and rural bulk water prices

We've set the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for regional and rural water services from 1 July 2026. 

Prices are set for a 4 year determination period. 

The Final Report has been published.

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Empowering communities
Launch of Aboriginal Outcomes and Impact Strategy

IPART is proud to announce the launch of our Aboriginal Outcomes and Impact Strategy. 

This marks an important milestone for IPART and reflects our ongoing commitment to embedding Aboriginal perspectives, priorities and outcomes into the way we regulate, engage and make decisions across New South Wales.

As part of the launch, we also unveiled Empowered Communities, an original artwork by proud Gomeroi Woman Caitlin Trindall. 

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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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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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Media Release

IPART is inviting feedback on how new price caps and billing requirements for embedded networks should be implemented.

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Media Release

IPART has published a Final Report on its review of the Developer Contributions Plan proposed by Blacktown City Council for the Marsden P

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Acknowledgement of Country

IPART acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we live and work. Our office is located on Gadigal land and our work touches on Aboriginal lands and waterways across NSW. 

We pay our respects to Elders both past and present and recognise Aboriginal people’s unique and continuing cultural connections, rights and relationships to land, water and Country. IPART acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we live and work. Our office is located on Gadigal land and our work touches on Aboriginal lands and waterways across NSW. 

We pay our respects to Elders both past and present and recognise Aboriginal people’s unique and continuing cultural connections, rights and relationships to land, water and Country. 

Aboriginal Outcomes and Impact Strategy