Melbourne Water price review 2026

We are reviewing Melbourne Water's new water prices to apply from 1 July 2026

In early October 2025, Melbourne Water provided us with a price submission outlining the prices and key outcomes for its customers. We will assess the price submission and make a final determination on the maximum prices it can charge for its services from 1 July 2026.

We want to hear from you

Our first consultation period on Melbourne Water's proposal has now opened on Engage Victoria and will close on 12 December 2025.

Guidance to Melbourne Water

In November 2024, we provided Melbourne Water with guidance on what it should include in its price submission. 

The guidance paper also explains our approach and methodology to assessing water businesses’ price submissions and making a price determination.

We have introduced the backward-looking 'Performance' element of PREMO, which holds a business accountable for its price and service commitments from the previous price review. As this is the second review under PREMO for Melbourne Water, which participated in the 2021 review, its price submission will need to demonstrate how it is building on the previous proposals to deliver great value to its customers.

Learn more about water price regulation

Read more about how we regulate the water sector.