2015/15 Water Rates Gosford

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Bloody Council.

They've combined the Water and Sewerage Service Charges with what was a stand alone charge for Water Usage. Effectively they've got a *huge* boost in immediate revenue as it must be paid in full by 4/9/15 (in my case) whereas in prior years only the water usage charges had to be paid immediately. The Service Charges were in the normal rates notice and it's split into quarterly payments. I'm a bit cranky about this! They get over $400 paid immediately whereas they got $100 per quarter before this change.

Bloody Council.

 

[MagpieMariner]

Have a word next time you see Lawrie.

 

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I can correct some of the details in my post above. The Service Charges on this notice are half of the annual service charge, and the usage (excess) is a normal 6 month billing. So effectively they've brought forward one quarter's Service Charges. Still an impost on ratepayers because previously the annual Service Charge was payable in quarterly instalments, same as the normal rates.

I still say, Bloody Council.