Developer charges for water services

Overview

What’s this about?

IPART has released an issues paper on the developer charges framework to consider how water businesses recover the costs of connecting, extending, or upgrading water, wastewater, drainage and recycled water services for new developments. 

We're seeking feedback on a range of key issues. This includes how new development costs should be allocated and how emerging high-demand water users such as data centres affect infrastructure and water needs.

All information and feedback will help inform our position paper expected to be released for further consultation in late 2026.

Have your say

Have your say by Monday 6 July 2026.

You can provide feedback in one way.