On 16 May 2025, Ausgrid submitted its non-contestable revenue proposal for the Hunter Central Coast (HCC) REZ Network Infrastructure Project (RNIP) for the regulatory period commencing 1 July 2026 and ending 30 June 2031 (2026–31). The proposal and supporting materials, as well as a call for submissions, are provided below.
Revenue proposal
Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Revenue proposal - Cover letter
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Regulatory submission - Overview
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 1.1: Document list
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Confidentiality claims
Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 9.5: Confidentiality claims
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Regulatory information notice
Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 9.1 RIN response
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 9.2 RIN workbook 1
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 9.3 Material assumptions
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 9.4 Statutory declaration
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 1.2: Key capex and opex assumptions
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Models
Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 4.1: Opex model
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.1: Capex model
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.6: Labour model
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 6.2: Rate of return
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Supporting information - Attachments
Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 2.1: Draft project deed
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 2.2: Development, delivery, operations and maintenance plan
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 2.3 - Commitment Deed
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 3.2: Regulatory stakeholder engagement approach
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- GHD - Attachment 5.2: Verification and assessment report
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.3: Contracting and procurement strategy
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- JLL - Attachment 5.4: Property & land acquisition cost estimate
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.5: Ausgrid labour and labour related costs
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.7: Social licence proposal - May 2025
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Marsh - Attachment 5.8: Insurance report
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.9: Risk and contingency report
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 5.10: Capitalisation policy
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 6.3: Regulatory forecast of inflation
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 6.4: Cost allocation methodology
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Ausgrid - Hunter Central Coast RNIP 2026-31- Attachment 8.1: Adjustment mechanisms
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Submissions
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Stakeholders were invited to make submissions on Ausgrid’s 2026–31 non-contestable revenue proposal for the HCC RNIP by 16 June. Two submissions were received.
Ausgrid Customer Panel - Submission - Hunter Central Coast RNIP - 2026-31 Revenue Proposal - May 2025
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CCP35 - Submission - Hunter Central Coast RNIP - 2026-31 Revenue Proposal - June 2025
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