Lower Hunter councils concerned about the loss of the Environment Improvement Charge on sewer connection costs

Matthew Kelly
Updated November 25 2019 - 8:20pm, first published November 22 2019 - 9:00pm
$63,000 to get the toilet connected - councils voice concern at proposed connection costs
$63,000 to get the toilet connected - councils voice concern at proposed connection costs

Lower Hunter councils have called on Hunter Water and the state government to ensure properties across the region can can be connected to the sewage network on a socially equitable basis.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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