从2025年10月1日起,悉尼的水费上涨13.8%,以便为基础设施提供资金。 Sydney water bills to rise 13.8% starting October 1, 2025, to fund infrastructure.

从10月1日开始,悉尼家庭的水费将上升,2025/26年年平均费用将增至1 388美元,跳幅为13.8%,到2029/30年将达到1 695美元。 Starting October 1, Sydney households will see water bills rise, with the average annual cost increasing to $1,388 in 2025/26, a 13.8% jump, and reaching $1,695 by 2029/30. 独立定价和监管法庭核准增加资金,用于悉尼水年度收入5.48亿美元和新南威尔士水基金年度收入3 600万美元,理由是人口增长和气候挑战导致基础设施需求。 The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal approved the increases to fund $548 million in annual revenue for Sydney Water and $36 million for WaterNSW, citing infrastructure needs due to population growth and climate challenges. 与水电公司最初的要求相比, 最终决定限制50%的涨幅, The final decision limits a proposed 50% hike, saving households money compared to the utility’s original request. IPART主席Carmel Donnelly建议扩大对低收入家庭的回扣,而WaterNSW公司则宣布削减领导层以降低成本。 IPART chair Carmel Donnelly recommended expanding rebates to low-income families, while WaterNSW announced leadership cuts to reduce costs. 官员警告说,如果没有长期投资,发展速度可能超过基础设施,有延误和费用增加的风险。 Officials warn that without long-term investment, development could outpace infrastructure, risking delays and higher costs.