Maintenance claim

Maintenance cost approval

Each year we approve actual maintenance costs for each of Aurizon Network’s coal systems.

In our assessment, we focus on the extent to which Aurizon Network’s actual maintenance costs, for each coal system, are consistent with the approved maintenance strategy and budget (MSB), subject to identified materiality thresholds.

Where the maintenance cost claim is consistent with the approved MSB, we will approve Aurizon Network’s actual expenditure. Where there are material differences, we assess those maintenance costs and activities on the basis of prudency and efficiency. We have regard to Aurizon Network’s obligations to ensure that committed capacity is delivered and to coordinate outages with other supply chain participants.

The assessment framework is set out in cl. 7A.11.5 of the 2017 access undertaking.

Maintenance cost claim 2020–21

Aurizon Network submitted its 2020–21 maintenance cost claim on 29 September 2021. On 8 October 2021 we invited submissions from stakeholders, and received none in response.

We approved the 2020-21 maintenance cost claim on 18 November 2021. Our decision can be downloaded below.

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