Bathurst Sewer Access Charge
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FACTS

Summary of Water & Sewer for 369 Stewart Street Bathurst, One example.
  • Existing Water Meter/Service size - Large size due to Fire Hydrant Service being metered    100mm diameter
  • Estimated Water Meter/Service required to satisfy PSFR (2)                                                                          40mm diameter
  • Estimated Water Meter/Service size required on ACTUAL USAGE                                          20mm diameter
  • Bathurst Regional Council generally use 220 to 240 litres per person per Day for the average

       sewerage load                                                                                                                  200kL

  • ACTUAL total water used from 2004 to 2007 is 20% of the residential for the same period      20%
  • Fire hydrants are located external and cannot discharge in to the sewerage system
  • Fire hose reels are located around the walls and only impact storm water drains
  • SEWER ACCESS CHARGE UP TO 2400% GREATER THAN RESIDENTIAL ACCESS CHARGE        2,400%
  • Government Policy Mandates Fair Charges and procedures to ensure same.
  • Bathurst Regional Council Over Charge Sewer Access fees by up to      2,400%
 
 
 
 
 
(2) PROBABLE SIMULTANIOUS FLOW RATES based on AS3500 and AS2441
(3) complete document in Documents 2012 TheFacts.pdf
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The right to have an expert assess the peak load put on the sewer system assessed is of course the means by which the non-residential ratepayer would be fairly treated.