Rural water pricing
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Economic Regulation Authority Act 2003
Establishes the Economic Regulation Authority and its functions.
Water Services Licensing Act 1995
Provides the regulatory framework for the water services industry including the licensing of water service providers by the Economic Regulation Authority.
Economic Regulation Authority (ERA)
An independent regulatory body in Western Australia set up under the Economic Regulation Authority Act 2003. The ERA administers the licensing of water service providers and monitors their performance. www.era.wa.gov.au
Operating licence (incl. water charging conditions)
The Economic Regulation Authority grants operating licences to rural water service providers under the Water Services Licensing Act 1995 consistent with government policy. Operating licences specify a range of standards to be met by the water supply service provider.
Harvey Water
Harvey Water comprises two private irrigator cooperatives: one to own and manage the infrastructure assets (South West Irrigation Asset Cooperative Ltd); and one to manage the irrigation business (South West Irrigation Management Cooperative Ltd — SWIMCO). SWIMCO has the trading name of Harvey Water and is licensed by the Department of Water to take water that is stored in and released from dams owned by the Water Corporation. The cooperative determines the water charges it passes onto its member customers. These charges are reviewed annually. www.harveywater.com.au
Gascoyne Water
Gascoyne Water comprises two private irrigator cooperatives: one to own and manage the infrastructure assets (Gascoyne Water Asset Mutual Cooperative); and one to manage the irrigation business (Gascoyne Water Cooperative). Gascoyne Water is licensed by the Department of Water to take water that is stored in and released from dams owned by the Water Corporation. Each cooperative determines the water charges it passes onto its member customers. Both boards review water charges annually. www.gascoynewater.com.au
Written submission on water charges
The Economic Regulation Authority requires rural water businesses to provide a written submission on proposed prices or charges, and the methodology for determining prices or charges, for its approval. Subsequent proposals to amend charges must also be forwarded to the ERA for approval. As a condition of their licence water supply agencies are also required to consult with customers, at least annually, on proposed tariffs.
Ord Water
Ord Water comprises two private irrigator cooperatives: one to own and manage the infrastructure assets (Ord Irrigation Asset Mutual Cooperative) and one to manage the irrigation business (Ord Irrigation Cooperative). Ord Water is licensed by the Department of Water to take water that is stored in and released from dams owned by the Water Corporation. Ord Water determines the water charges passed onto its members. www.ordirrigation.com.au
Preston Valley Irrigation Cooperative
Preston Valley Irrigation Cooperative supplies water to customers along the Preston River near Donnybrook. The cooperative obtains its water from the Water Corporation’s Glen Mervyn dam and sets its own water charges.