Customer Update -IPART water price review - WAMC

10 June 2025

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft decision on prices charged by the NSW Government (WAMC) for water management services.

IPART's decision will set charges that are substantially less than what WAMC was seeking, and will apply over a three-year determination period, consistent with what has been applied to WaterNSW.
 
IPART has found that many of WAMC’s proposed costs are excessive, and has emphasised the key point raised in many submissions that affordability is a priority concern.

It has recommended that WAMC’s cost allocation and pricing structures be reviewed prior to commencement of the next determination.
 
IPART is receiving submissions on its draft decision through to 1 July 2025. 

Murray Irrigation will be preparing a submission, largely focussed on IPART’s key findings, as outlined above. 

We encourage customers to also make their own submissions directly to IPART, to ensure local voices continue to be heard. 

You can also read a copy of Murray Irrigation's recent submission to IPART’s WaterNSW draft determination below.