❓ Mr. Hill questions the Minister about a review of the Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984 and the compulsory payment for sewerage connection even when not utilized. The Minister clarifies that charges apply where a system is available, arguing it benefits property value and the environment.
AnsweredQoN 1823Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is the Minister reviewing the Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984?
(2) Is the Government considering removing the compulsion for people to pay for sewerage connection when it is not compulsory to connect to sewerage?
(3) If not, will the Minister outline the reasons why people have to pay for sewerage connection when the connection is not utilised?
(2) Is the Government considering removing the compulsion for people to pay for sewerage connection when it is not compulsory to connect to sewerage?
(3) If not, will the Minister outline the reasons why people have to pay for sewerage connection when the connection is not utilised?
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Answered
25 June 2002
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Government Enterprises
Response time
14 days
(2) No (3) Annual sewerage charges are levied only on properties where a reticulated sewerage system is available for connection. In areas where reticulated sewerage is provided, it is considered that the cost of the system, which enhances the value of a property and protects the environment, should be borne by all property owners who are able to access it.
(3) Annual sewerage charges are levied only on properties where a reticulated sewerage system is available for connection. In areas where reticulated sewerage is provided, it is considered that the cost of the system, which enhances the value of a property and protects the environment, should be borne by all property owners who are able to access it.
(3) Annual sewerage charges are levied only on properties where a reticulated sewerage system is available for connection. In areas where reticulated sewerage is provided, it is considered that the cost of the system, which enhances the value of a property and protects the environment, should be borne by all property owners who are able to access it.
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