The Wagga Wagga Distribution Network is a gas distribution pipeline located in southern NSW. The pipeline is owned by Australian Gas Networks (AGN – formerly known as Envestra) and is operated by the APA Group.

The network is approximately 690 km in length and delivers gas to around 23 800 customers. The network’s throughput is 7.33 PJ/year. The network covers Wagga Wagga and its surrounds.

The Wagga Wagga Distribution Network is currently a non-scheme pipeline, and is subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under Part 10 of the National Gas Rules (NGR). It was previously subject to the access regime for non-scheme pipelines under the former Part 23 of the NGR, which was replaced by Part 10.

The AER granted a five year Category 3 exemption under Part 23 of the NGR for the Wagga Wagga Distribution Network on 13 December 2017 and 30 November 2022.

The Wagga Wagga Distribution Network was initially subject to regulation as a covered pipeline under the Gas Code by IPART. It was also subject to full regulation by the AER under the NGR. In May 2013, Envestra made an application to the NCC for coverage to be revoked for the Wagga Wagga gas network. In August 2013, the NCC published its final recommendation and decision on Envestra’s revocation application. The NCC recommended that the relevant Minister decide not to make a revocation of coverage determination such that coverage would be maintained. On 7 April 2014 the relevant Minister decided to revoke the coverage of the Wagga Wagga gas network.

Envestra purchased the Wagga Wagga gas network from Country Energy Gas in October 2010.