Residents could pay up to $49 more a year after water prices hiked

A massive price hike in water bills could see some residents in a southeast Queensland region paying up to $49 more a year.

Water prices will rise in the next financial year for Moreton Bay residents

RESIDENTS in Moreton Bay could pay up to $49.14 more a year after the bulk water price was hiked for the 2019-20 financial year.

Unitywater’s water and sewerage usage charges have been kept the same for the fifth consecutive year, while combined access charges will decrease by about $5.

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The savings delivered by Unitywater is said to help offset the increase in the State Government bulk water price.

“We are working hard to keep our customers’ bills as low as possible while maintaining our high-quality services,” Unitywater Chairman Jim Soorley said.

“We’re proud that we’ve been able to keep our water and sewerage usage charges the same for the last five years. This is also the third year in a row we’ve been able to reduce sewerage access charges in Moreton Bay.”

Mr Soorley said Unitywater was investing in upgraded infrastructure, including renewal works at Caboolture, Bribie and Brendale sewage treatment plants to improve treatment services for these communities.

Over the next five years, Unitywater will invest $771 million in water and sewerage infrastructure across their service region.

Type of customer/ Change due to bulk water price

Single pensioner — $2.98

Single person — $6.11

Couple + small garden — $12.81

Two adults, one child + garden or pool — $13.40

Two adults, two children, no garden or pool — $20.48

Two adults, two children + garden or pool — $26.51

Large water user — $49.14