Community support for the introduction of sewerage services
TasWater currently provides a water service to approximately 300 properties in Gravelly Beach. A petition to explore the introduction of a sewer service has been presented to TasWater by the community.
Gravelly Beach property owners have been sent a non-compulsory survey for their feedback. The survey will help to measure current
community sentiment and level of support for potential introduction of a sewer
service to Gravelly Beach. Consideration of service introduction will only
proceed to the next stage if at least 50 per cent of the community support the
proposal.
Service Introduction Charges Policy
The Service Introduction Charges Policy outlines the
circumstances and the terms and
conditions that must be met for us to introduce water and/or sewerage services
(service introduction) to an area not previously receiving those services and
the charges that will apply.
Stage 1 - Initial consultation
We will consult with each relevant community on any service
introduction proposal. As part of this consultation, we will define the
proposed service introduction area/s. Using the proposed service introduction
area/s we will provide property owners and the community the following
information:
- High-level, preliminary design work, and
- Estimated service introduction charges per title for the
service (s).
In order to proceed to
stage 2, the service introduction proposal must be commercially viable. If
considered viable we will proceed to stage 2 – indicative community support.
Stage 2 - Indicative community support - Our current stage
During
stage 2, we will consult with the community and provide information on the indicative
costs for the service introduction. We will survey the community to understand their
support of the service introduction. Consideration of service introduction will
only proceed to Stage 3 if at least 50 per cent of each relevant community supports
the proposal.
Stage 3 - Community commitment to service introduction
A detailed design and business case will be developed for service
introduction as part of this stage. These will provide a more accurate estimate
of the project costs and the service introduction charges.
For the proposal to progress to the procurement and construction
stage, at least 80 per cent of the owners of developed land within the proposed
service introduction area must enter into an agreement committing to connect to
the new system and to pay the service introduction charges.
Following the conclusion of
Stage 3, we will advise the community of the results of the consultation and
the next steps for the project.