Unitywater has revealed how much extra Moreton Bay residents will have to pay for water this year

Some residents in a region north of Brisbane could have to fork out an extra $50 a year despite the water utility freezing prices. SEE HOW MUCH YOU WILL PAY.

Large water users in Moreton Bay could have to fork out an extra $50 next year with the State Government’s bulk water charge increasing by 3.49 per cent.

Unitywater chairman Jim Soorley said it would freeze all water and sewerage usage charges for the sixth year in a row.

But customers would see an increase in their bills due to the increase in the bulk water charge.

Under the new charges a single pensioner will pay an extra $3.07 a year when the change to the bulk water price is added.

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A couple with a small garden will have to find an extra $6.29 and a family with a pool up to $27.29.

While a person who uses up to 481.8 kilo litres of water will pay $50.29 extra.

The average Moreton Bay resident’s bill will go up just $14.28.

Recognising the financial challenges faced by many local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Unitywater is also waiving trade waste permit fees for the next six months.

This will save small and medium business owners, predominantly food and retail businesses, up to $1,625.

It will be provided to any business customers eligible for JobKeeper payments.

Mr Soorley said these new measures were on top of those announced in early April, which allowed customers an extra 30 days to pay their bills.

“We’re committed to doing everything we can to support our customers during this time,” he said.

BRISBANE WATER BILLS SET TO GO UP

Breakdown of charges for Unitywater bills.

“We hope that these measures will provide some stability and relief to local residents and businesses, during what has been, and is still for many, a stressful and challenging time.

“Local businesses are the foundation of our regional community and economy, and we’re backing those that have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions, to relieve some of the pressure on operating costs so these businesses can focus on recovery.”

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Price freezes will come into effect from July 1 2020 for 12 months, and the waiving of trade waste permit fees will apply from July 1 2020 for six months.

“We know that some customers are facing financial pressure and encourage any customer who may have trouble paying their bill to contact us as soon as possible so that we can help them,” Mr Soorley said.