Inverell Shire Council have received support from Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan in response to the proposed water rate increases which are currently under consideration by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.

Council resolved to formally oppose the exceptionally high bulk water pricing increases proposed by the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation and WaterNSW for the period 2025-2030 at its November Meeting.

Council state If the proposed price increases are realised, over the five-year period, Council’s bulk water bill for extracting water from Copeton and Pindari dams would climb from $140K to $434K, with Council then having no other choice but to pass these costs onto consumers.

In his letter, Mr Moylan says he raised the issue in Parliament last month and asked the Premier to urgently intervene to ensure water prices remain fair and equitable for all.