Utility Regulator acts to improve NI Water's systems of planning and control

20 November 2008

Utility Regulator acts to improve NI Water’s systems of planning and control

NI Water today offered to provide legally binding undertakings to the Utility Regulator that it will improve its systems of planning and control. The offer follows the publication of a notice setting out the Regulator’s proposals to make an enforcement order against NI Water Limited (NI Water).

The notice is being issued because the Utility Regulator is satisfied that NI Water is in breach of Condition F 6A.1 (1) (iii) of its Instrument of Appointment (its Regulatory Licence).

The notice commences a 28 day consultation period with all stakeholders and the wider public on the Utility Regulator’s proposal to take enforcement action.

Iain Osborne, Chief Executive of the Utility Regulator said:

“Weaknesses in systems of planning and control have been identified, and we are pleased that NI Water has indicated that it will act to address these deficiencies.

We look forward to the implementation of these improvements in a way that promotes maximum confidence for consumers.

We intend to use our legal powers to supervise closely the company’s actions to fix these problems. Should NI Water fail to deliver on its undertakings we remain ready to act in the consumer interest by imposing an enforcement order.”

The formal notice can be viewed or downloaded using THIS LINK.