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Water Resource Management pricing and IPART

September 2006 – IPART final determination on bulk water prices

On 12 September 2006 the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of NSW (IPART) released its final determination on bulk water prices from 1 October 2006 to 30 June 2010. A copy of the determination can be viewed at IPART's website.

Under the IPART determination, the Department of Water and Energy can charge licensed water users for water management services. For information on the applicable charges for 2007/2008 go to Water management charges for licensed water users. (PDF 99 KB)

Under the 2006 determination some irrigators in the unregulated river system, can elect to be billed for their water management charges on a two-part tariff. If you have a water meter, go to Measuring Licensed Water Extraction and TPUT for more information on some alternative tariff arrangements.

The Department can also charge fees to cover the cost of applications for access licences, water supply works and /or use approvals and water dealings under the Water Management Act 2000. Go to Transaction fees for access licences and approvals under the Water Management Act 2000. (PDF 76 KB)

Existing fees will continue in other areas of the State governed by the Water Act 1912