Water for Good

A question put forward to the Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) regarding ESCOSA and water pricing.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (15:00): When is the ESCOSA decision to be made—this month, any day now?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (15:00): I am wondering which ESCOSA decision she is contemplating? I imagine that she is talking about the—

The Hon. J.M.A. Lensink interjecting:

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER: I think ESCOSA has to determine the revenue cap for SA Water, and I think the pricing is determined by SA Water. I understand that the process is underway. It is coming close to completion. SA Water has to be able to advise of its new water prices by 1 July, and we will hear an announcement any day soon.