TasWater gives customers extra time to pay during COVID-19 crisis
TasWater has introduced a raft of relief measures for customers during the COVID-19 crisis, including extra time to settle bills.
Tasmania
Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News.
TASWATER has announced a raft of COVID-19 pandemic support measures, including residential payment extensions and deferred trade waste bills.
The new measures will kick off from Friday and are in addition to the freezing of price hikes over the coming 12 months and the 100 per cent rebate for eligible small business customers on their next bill after April 1.
MORE NEWS:
Parks and Wildlife to burn off 145ha on Bruny Island
Australian coronavirus restrictions: What is expected to be lifted last
Daily blog, April 24: State records ninth death, restrictions to continue
All residential customers, including those who own investment properties or vacant land, have been offered extra time to pay their bills as part of the new measures.
Not-for-profit organisations and eligible sporting clubs can also extend their payment terms, while some business customers can now defer trade waste payments for six months.
Woman arrested and charged twice in less than 24 hours
A woman has been nabbed twice in 24 hours by Tasmania Police for driving offences, including being almost six times over the legal alcohol content. The latest.
‘Abominable’: Tasman mayor lashes internet and phone coverage
In the summer months the Tasman Peninsula swells with tourists, Read why the addition of cruise ship visitors is causing serious problems for businesses and locals.