TasWater proposed A$87 million for electrical and SCADA renewals over 2026–2030; the Tasmanian Economic Regulator's capital reviewer assumed A$59 million. The same review assumed lower amounts for every technology line in TasWater's proposal, which matters for suppliers of controls, meters and enterprise systems.
The technology lines
Metering renewals were proposed at A$45 million and assumed at A$40 million. TasWater's major ICT system upgrade fell from A$26 million to A$10 million in the reviewer's figures, and ICT infrastructure from A$26 million to A$18 million. The Regulator's total capital allowance of A$1,175.1 million does not prescribe individual projects, so TasWater's Board decides the final mix.
Network lines follow the same pattern
Water main renewals were proposed at A$95 million and assumed at A$62 million, and the Water Efficiency Program at A$101 million against A$51 million. The Regulator asked TasWater to prioritise pressure management, district metering and active leakage control before extensive main replacement. By 30 June 2025, 208 of 223 planned district metered areas were installed.
Tenders are already running
TasWater's open tenders in 2026 have leaned towards technology and operations. A Service Desk as a Service tender closes on 19 November 2026, after a Maximo Application Suite 9 upgrade in October 2026 and a two-stage treatment chemicals tender whose first stage closed on 5 August 2026.
Which of these lines survive the A$500 million deferral, how TasWater's seven delivery frameworks allocate capital work and where suppliers should focus first are covered in the brief. The full report, TasWater: Utility Account Brief, is available for USD 499. For a free overview, read the TasWater Utility Snapshot.