Submission To ESCOSA On The SA Water RBP 2016

October 2015

In January this year, COTA SA provided a submission to ESCOSA on the framework for the SA Water determination for 2016-20 (COTA SA 2015). In that submission, COTA SA requested that ESCOSA pursue the following principles in setting the framework:

• consider the cost-of-living and financial pressures on consumers, and in particular those who are most vulnerable
• recognise water and sewerage services as a public good and a social right
• ensure any framework does not provide for unduly elevated rates of return that allow SA Water to charge customers excessively
• ensure that the rights and well-being of the consumer is protected in light of SA Water's position as a monopoly provider 
• take into account diverse preferences, based on consultation including with older people.

This submission will look at specific issues arising from SA Water's RBP. A number of the issues raised relate to pricing, which we understand will be the subject of consultation at a later date.

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