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Submissions received - Tarcoola to Darwin rail infrastructure: Review of asset valuation methodologies for periodic revenue reviews

The Commission has received two submissions to the draft report on the review of asset valuation methodologies for periodic revenue reviews. The Commission will consider all submissions and representations as it prepares its final report.

16 Apr 2024

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Submission received – 2023 Review of the water third party access regime

The Commission has received one submission, from SA Water, to the draft report on the 2023 Review of the water third party access regime.

15 Apr 2024

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Electricity generation licence application – Blyth Battery Pty Ltd

The Commission has received an application from Blyth Battery Pty Ltd for an electricity generation licence to operate a 238.5MW Battery Energy Storage System, located approximately 7km from the township of Blyth.

8 Apr 2024

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Vacancy: Executive Director, Digital Transformation

The Essential Services Commission is looking for a professional, driven and capable leader to join our executive team in the position of Executive Director, Digital Transformation. If you are ethical, responsive, accountable, have an inquiring mind and enjoy building inclusive relationships, this po ...

13 Mar 2024

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Issues Paper on the Australian Gas Networks regulatory framework review 2026-2031

The Commission has published an issues paper on the Australian Gas Networks (AGN) regulatory framework review 2026-2031.

4 Mar 2024

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Council advice 2023-24

Under the Local Government Advice Scheme established through the Local Government Act 1999, the Essential Services Commission has released advice for the second tranche of 17 of the State’s 68 councils. Under the Scheme, the Commission is an advisory body, providing advice to all councils acro ...

28 Feb 2024

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2024 Review of the water third party access regime - draft report

The Commission has conducted a review of the third party access regime that applies to declared water and sewerage infrastructure. Its draft recommendation is that the access regime should remain in effect and be extended by regulation for a further five-year period.

26 Feb 2024

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Water retail licence application – The Corporation of the City of Marion

The Commission varied the Corporation of the City of Marion’s water retail licence, authorising the sale and supply of non-drinking water in adjacent council areas.

26 Feb 2024

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SA Water Regulatory Determination 2024 – Pricing Order

The Treasurer has issued a Pricing Order pursuant to section 35(4) of the Water Industry Act 2012. The Pricing Order applies to the SA Water Regulatory Determination 2024.

26 Feb 2024

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Annual report 2022-23

The Commission is pleased to present its 2022-23 Annual Report under the Essential Services Commission Act 2002.

15 Feb 2024

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Approval granted for electricity generation licence variation – LMS Energy

On 19 January 2024, the Commission varied the electricity generation licence of LMS Energy Pty Ltd, removing the authorisation to operate a solar generating plant located in Gillman.

30 Jan 2024

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SA Water Regulatory Determination 2024 – Draft Determination

Consultation open on SA Water Draft Regulatory Determination 2024. The Commission welcomes comment and feedback on those proposals by Wednesday, 6 March 2024.

24 Jan 2024

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Withdrawal of application – Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd

On 30 January 2019 the Commission received an electricity generation licence application from Whyalla Renewables Pty Ltd, to operate a 160 Megawatt solar generating plant, located in Whyalla. The application was withdrawn.

22 Jan 2024

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Water licence variation - City of Marion

The Commission has received an application from the Corporation of the City of Marion for a water retail licence variation for the provision of non-drinking water services located in the City of Mitcham and City of Holdfast Bay areas.

11 Jan 2024

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