IPART says 'impactor pays' system more appropriate for sewage connections to existing properties in the Lower Hunter

Matthew Kelly
Updated March 23 2020 - 10:34am, first published March 14 2020 - 9:30am
Sewage connection costs for existing properties could soon rise after IPART's proposal to end levy
Sewage connection costs for existing properties could soon rise after IPART's proposal to end levy

The cost of getting the sewer connected to an existing property in the Lower Hunter could soon cost more than $50,000 following recommendation to scrap a long-standing levy that minimised the cost of connections.

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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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