Outlines Metropolitan water issues important to the review of maximum prices for services. The purpose of the review is to set maximum charges to apply from 1 July 2005.
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Water - Metro Pricing
Review Completed
Review of Metropolitan Water Agency Prices from 1 July 2005
Start date: Jul 2002
Timeline
26 Jul 2002
2 Jul 2004
2 Jul 2004
5 Jul 2004
24 Jan 2005
24 Feb 2005
25 Feb 2005
25 Feb 2005
10 Mar 2005
21 Mar 2005
21 Mar 2005
3 May 2005
30 May 2005
10 Jun 2005
17 Jun 2005
17 Jun 2005
17 Jun 2005
2 Sep 2005
2 Sep 2005
2 Sep 2005
2 Sep 2005
Consultation
Draft Report and Draft Determination
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW proposes to increase maximum prices that can be charged by Hunter Water for water, wastewater and drainage services
Submissions
23
Submissions received for Draft Report and Draft Determination
| Date received | Entity | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2005 | Individual | W & F | |
| 19 Jul 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | Graeme | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Wingecarribee Shire Council | D | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Total Environment Centre | L | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | Public Interest Advocacy Centre | E | |
| 1 Aug 2005 | Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW | C | |
| 2 Aug 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | D | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | Alzheimer's Australia NSW | P Sawtell | |
| 7 Jul 2005 | Anonymous | Individual | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Australian Gas Light Company | R.Wiles | |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Daniele, F | Individual | |
| 10 Aug 2005 | Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources | S Haddad | |
| 11 Jul 2005 | Furby, BS | Individual | |
| 7 Jul 2005 | Hodgkinson, S | Individual | |
| 25 Jul 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | HWC | |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Johnson, P | Individual | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) | G Moore | |
| 1 Aug 2005 | NSW Treasury | K Cosgriff | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Property Owners Association NSW | G P Keleny | |
| 11 Jul 2005 | Shuttleworth, TG | Individual | |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Skipper, M | Individual | |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Wilcox, B | Individual | |
| 23 Jun 2005 | Zanetti, R | Individual |
* Part of submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
** Submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
WS Atkins and Cardno Consultant Report
An assessment of the Capital Expenditure, Asset Management and Operating Costs of the Metropolitan Water Agencies undertaken by Atkins, Cardno and completed in January 2005
Submissions
4
Submissions received for WS Atkins and Cardno Consultant Report
| Date received | Entity | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | D Evans | |
| 17 Mar 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | G Head | |
| 16 Mar 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | Andrew Amos | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Urban Development Institute of Australia | T Kovats |
* Part of submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
** Submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
Issues paper
Outlines key issues for Tribunal’s review of prices charged by Sydney Catchment Authority, Sydney Water, Hunter Water, Gosford Council, and Wyong Council.
Submissions
42
Submissions received for Issues paper
| Date received | Entity | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2004 | Anonymous | Individual | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | Belimbla Park Resident Action Group | John Sawyer | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | Central Coast Community Environment Network Inc | Jane Smith | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Charlestown Golf Club Limited | Lorraine Baggs | |
| 9 Feb 2005 | Department of Environment and Conservation NSW | Jim Booth | |
| 10 Jul 2005 | Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources | Jennifer Westacott | |
| 16 Mar 2005 | Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW | Clare Petre | |
| 10 Mar 2005 | Fowler, Malcolm | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | G Jack | Individual | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Gosford City Council | Peter Wilson | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Hawkesbury | John Klem | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | Kevin Young | |
| 9 Mar 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | Kevin Young | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | J Goodrick | Individual * | |
| 6 Dec 2004 | Key A | Individual | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Local Government Association of NSW | Bill Gillooly | |
| 13 Apr 2005 | Manly Council | P Macdonald | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Maria | Individual | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | Nature Conservation Council of NSW Inc | Robert Pallin | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | NG | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | O James | Individual | |
| 9 Mar 2005 | Orica Australia Pty Ltd | George Leong | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | P Hayes | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | P Kennedy | Individual | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Property Owners Association of NSW | GP Keleny | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | Public Interest Advocacy Centre | Elissa Freeman | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Banyard | Individual | |
| 17 May 2005 | R Banyard | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Edwards | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Edwards | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Edwards | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Higgins | Individual | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Services Sydney Pty Ltd | John van der Merwe | |
| 21 Mar 2005 | Services Sydney S6575 | John van der Merwe | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | Graeme Head | |
| 31 Mar 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | Graeme Head | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | David Evans | |
| 9 Mar 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | David Evans | |
| 20 Jan 2005 | Total Environment Centre | Leigh Martin | |
| 8 May 2005 | W and F Jennings | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | W Wood | Individual | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Wyong Shire Council | Kerry Yates |
* Part of submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
** Submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
All documents
WS Atkins Consultant Report for Sydney Water Corporation
This report contains an assessment by the Tribunal's consultants, WS Atkins/Cardno MBK , of the supplementary capital and operating expenditure proposals put forward by Sydney Water Corporation.
WS Atkins Consultant Report for Hunter Water Corporation
This report contains an assessment by the Tribunal's consultants, WS Atkins/Cardno MBK , of the supplementary capital and operating expenditure proposals put forward by Hunter Water.
WS Atkins Consultant Report for Sydney Catchment Authority
This report contains an assessment by the Tribunal's consultants, WS Atkins/Cardno MBK , of the supplementary capital and operating expenditure proposals put forward by Sydney Catchment Authority.
Media Release
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) today announced Hunter water price increases to encourage water conservation and fund service improvements.
Determination and Final Report
Final report and determinations for the Sydney Catchment Authority, Sydney Water Corporation and Hunter Water Corporation.
Media Release
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) has issued its final determination on Sydney water prices – confirming a new two-tier pricing structure and significant price increase
Media Release - Hunter
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) proposes to increase maximum prices that can be charged by Hunter Water for water, wastewater and drainage services.
Media Release - Sydney
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) proposes to increase maximum prices that can be charged by Sydney Water for water, wastewater and drainage services.
Draft Report and Draft Determination
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW proposes to increase maximum prices that can be charged by Hunter Water for water, wastewater and drainage services
Submissions
23
Submissions received for Draft Report and Draft Determination
| Date received | Entity | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2005 | Individual | W & F | |
| 19 Jul 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | Graeme | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Wingecarribee Shire Council | D | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Total Environment Centre | L | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | Public Interest Advocacy Centre | E | |
| 1 Aug 2005 | Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW | C | |
| 2 Aug 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | D | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | Alzheimer's Australia NSW | P Sawtell | |
| 7 Jul 2005 | Anonymous | Individual | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Australian Gas Light Company | R.Wiles | |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Daniele, F | Individual | |
| 10 Aug 2005 | Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources | S Haddad | |
| 11 Jul 2005 | Furby, BS | Individual | |
| 7 Jul 2005 | Hodgkinson, S | Individual | |
| 25 Jul 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | HWC | |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Johnson, P | Individual | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) | G Moore | |
| 1 Aug 2005 | NSW Treasury | K Cosgriff | |
| 18 Jul 2005 | Property Owners Association NSW | G P Keleny | |
| 11 Jul 2005 | Shuttleworth, TG | Individual | |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Skipper, M | Individual | |
| 29 Jun 2005 | Wilcox, B | Individual | |
| 23 Jun 2005 | Zanetti, R | Individual |
* Part of submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
** Submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
Sydney Catchment Authority Determination
In 2000, the Tribunal made a medium term pricing determination for the Sydney Catchment Authority which expires on 30 June 2005.
Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council Determination
Final report and determination for Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Council. Sets prices for Water Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater Services for the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006.
Media Release
IPART has increased the maximum price that can be charges by Gosford and Wyong Councils for water and wastewater services. The higher prices will apply from 1 July 2005.
RSM Bird Cameron Consultant Final Report
Explains findings and recommendation of RSM Brid Cameron's review of NSW Metropolitan Water Agencies and Miscellaneous Charges Price Proposals.
Media Release
New South Wales households support the introduction of a two-tier water pricing structure which charges heavy water users more, according to new research released by the Independent Pricing and Reg
Taverner Report
Presents findings of IPART’s 2005 survey of household water attitudes in the Sydney, Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Notification of Public Hearing
As part of its consultation the Tribunal will conduct a public hearing in Sydney prior to the Tribunal making its determination.
Advertisement for Public Hearing
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales (IPART) is currently conducting a review of maximum prices for water, wastewater and stormwater services provided by Gosford City
WS Atkins and Cardno Consultant Report
An assessment of the Capital Expenditure, Asset Management and Operating Costs of the Metropolitan Water Agencies undertaken by Atkins, Cardno and completed in January 2005
Submissions
4
Submissions received for WS Atkins and Cardno Consultant Report
| Date received | Entity | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | D Evans | |
| 17 Mar 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | G Head | |
| 16 Mar 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | Andrew Amos | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | Urban Development Institute of Australia | T Kovats |
* Part of submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
** Submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
MMA Final Consultant Report
Explains findings and recommendation of MMA's review of the Metropolitan Water Agency consumption forecasts, commission as part of IPARTs 2005 Review of Metropolitan Water Agency Prices.
Issues paper
Outlines key issues for Tribunal’s review of prices charged by Sydney Catchment Authority, Sydney Water, Hunter Water, Gosford Council, and Wyong Council.
Submissions
42
Submissions received for Issues paper
| Date received | Entity | Name | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2004 | Anonymous | Individual | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | Belimbla Park Resident Action Group | John Sawyer | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | Central Coast Community Environment Network Inc | Jane Smith | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Charlestown Golf Club Limited | Lorraine Baggs | |
| 9 Feb 2005 | Department of Environment and Conservation NSW | Jim Booth | |
| 10 Jul 2005 | Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources | Jennifer Westacott | |
| 16 Mar 2005 | Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW | Clare Petre | |
| 10 Mar 2005 | Fowler, Malcolm | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | G Jack | Individual | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Gosford City Council | Peter Wilson | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Hawkesbury | John Klem | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | Kevin Young | |
| 9 Mar 2005 | Hunter Water Corporation | Kevin Young | |
| 19 Apr 2005 | J Goodrick | Individual * | |
| 6 Dec 2004 | Key A | Individual | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Local Government Association of NSW | Bill Gillooly | |
| 13 Apr 2005 | Manly Council | P Macdonald | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Maria | Individual | |
| 7 Feb 2005 | Nature Conservation Council of NSW Inc | Robert Pallin | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | NG | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | O James | Individual | |
| 9 Mar 2005 | Orica Australia Pty Ltd | George Leong | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | P Hayes | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | P Kennedy | Individual | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Property Owners Association of NSW | GP Keleny | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | Public Interest Advocacy Centre | Elissa Freeman | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Banyard | Individual | |
| 17 May 2005 | R Banyard | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Edwards | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Edwards | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Edwards | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | R Higgins | Individual | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Services Sydney Pty Ltd | John van der Merwe | |
| 21 Mar 2005 | Services Sydney S6575 | John van der Merwe | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | Graeme Head | |
| 31 Mar 2005 | Sydney Catchment Authority | Graeme Head | |
| 9 Jan 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | David Evans | |
| 9 Mar 2005 | Sydney Water Corporation | David Evans | |
| 20 Jan 2005 | Total Environment Centre | Leigh Martin | |
| 8 May 2005 | W and F Jennings | Individual | |
| 28 Mar 2005 | W Wood | Individual | |
| 6 Jan 2005 | Wyong Shire Council | Kerry Yates |
* Part of submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
** Submission not published due to confidentiality and/or other legal reasons
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