Disheartening: Irrigators face 8.3 per cent water price rise

AFL

Jul 04 2025 Updated 4 hours ago

Mid West Media

Irrigators have been given a water pricing reprieve with IPART issuing a one-year determination. PHOTO: AAP Image/Brendan Esposito

Water prices will rise 8.3 per cent for Lachlan Valley irrigators while the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) reviews a WaterNSW proposal for a 53 per cent increase in revenue for its services.

According to IPART, the typical farmer with a 500 ML general security licence in the Lachlan Valley will pay $1086 more on WaterNSW bills next year.

NSW Irrigators Council CEO Claire Miller ...

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