THE ACT Government has commissioned barrister Dr Bruce Cohen to review the Territory’s institutional arrangements for ACTEW Corporation. 

Deputy Chief Minister Andrew Barr says Dr Cohen will examine the existing ACTEW arrangements “to determine whether they remain appropriate and effective, in order to ensure the ACT’s water and sewerage requirements are delivered within the most efficient and effective arrangements.”

Dr Cohen has a background in public policy and government administration in relation to the provision of infrastructure services. He is a barrister who has served on the boards of Melbourne Water, VENCorp and Snowy Hydro Limited. He was also a former Commissioner with the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission for its inquiry into reform of Melbourne’s retail water sector.

The review is expected to be submitted for the Government to consider later this year and will be made public. Public submissions into the review will be welcomed – details on making submissions will be advised.