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.
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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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Interested stakeholders are invited to send submissions on the revenue proposal by close of business 16 June 2025. Submissions should be emailed to REZaer [dot] gov [dot] au (REZ[at]aer[dot]gov[dot]au), with the subject line ‘Submission on HCC REZ revenue proposal’.
We prefer that all submissions are made publicly available to facilitate an informed and transparent consultative process. We will treat submissions as public documents unless otherwise requested. All non-confidential submissions will be placed on the AER's website. For further information regarding the AER's use and disclosure of information provided to it, see the ACCC/AER Information Policy.