NSW government plans to reduce Sydney water prices despite struggling dam levels
Households across New South Wales could soon be paying less on their water bills as the state continues to be gripped by a crippling drought.
Under a state government proposal by Sydney Water proposal, utility fees will be cut but the usage charge of $2.13 per 1,000 litres will remain steady.
“In the first year, typical customers’ bills will drop $45 from the current level of about $1173,” Sydney Water managing director Kevin Young told 9News.
Households across New South Wales could soon be paying less on their water bills as the state continues to be gripped by a crippling drought. 9News
“We’re not making water cheaper in fact we’re keeping the usage price the same, even though overall bills are dropping down.”
The proposal however does not offset the average $40 hike taxpayers were hit with when Sydney’s desalination plant was switched on.
“It’s the case of the government giving with one hand and taking with the other,” Independent MP, Justin Field, said.
Under a state government proposal by Sydney Water proposal, utility fees will be cut but the usage charge of $2.13 per 1,000 litres will remain steady. 9News
Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said people will be looking at their bills and seeing an increase “as a direct result of drought and the levels in Warragamba Dam falling”. 9News
Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said people will be looking at their bills and seeing an increase “as a direct result of drought and the levels in Warragamba Dam falling”.
Warragamba is now down to 53.2 per cent with level 1 water restrictions already in place.
From September, those caught doing going against restrictions will cop a $220 fine.
Water restriction dos and don’ts:
-Banning regular sprinklers
-Water lawn before 10am and after 4pm
-Hand-watering in the hottest part of the day
-Don't hose hard surfaces
-Fit hose with trigger nozzle
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