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On 6 May 2005 the Hon. Dr Peter Wong asked the Minister for Local Government, representing the Minister for Energy and Utilities, a question without notice regarding sewage and waste water treatment. The Minister for Energy and Utilities provided the following response:
In order to assist the Government in determining an appropriate and sustainable approach to facilitate further private industry involvement in the delivery of water and wastewater services in the greater Sydney Metropolitan area, the Government has requested the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) review arrangements for the delivery of these services.
IPART released an Issues Paper on 6 May 2005 and is inviting submissions from stakeholders and the general public. The Government will await the final report by IPART.
Detailed information on current and planned reuse and recycling initiatives can be found in the answers to Legislative Council Questions on Notice 2042, 2079 and 2133, and Legislative Assembly Questions on Notice 3618 and 3822.