Project Title:

Competition and Pricing in the Provision of Water and Sewerage Services

Country:

Australia

Sector:

Water

In Country Location:

Victoria

Funding Agency:

Melbourne Water

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Completion Date:

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Description of Project

This Report covered many of the conceptual issues associated with pricing of water services including the appropriate pricing methodology, the geographical variation of prices, community service obligations and implications of economies of scale for pricing. The Report also canvassed issues such as third party access to the water supply system, security of supply and excess capacity.