Costing principles assessment

Marsden Jacob Associates was engaged by Western Australia’s independent Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) to assess Arc Infrastructure’s Draft Costing Principles against the recently amended requirements of the Railways (Access) Code 2000.

Costing principles establish a basis for determining cost bounds to be used as part of negotiations between a rail infrastructure owner and an access seeker, and help ensure rail use and investment remains fair, competitive and efficient.

Marsden Jacob provided practical and actionable recommendations to ensure Arc’s costing principles would best meet the Code’s updated requirements. Based on our report, in May 2024 the ERA approved Arc’s principles, with 20 amendments.

Download the report here: https://www.erawa.com.au/cproot/24038/2/Arc-Infrastructure-Costing-Principles-ERA-Consultant-Marsden-Jacob-Report.PDF

Published May 2024

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Acknowledgement of Country

Marsden Jacob Associates acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders past and present.

Report: Our review of Arc’s Draft Costing Principles for Western Australia’s ERA led to 20 amendments and ERA approval under the updated Rail Access Code.