The municipal tariff for water could jump by 10,75% by July this year according to a budget tabled by the Steve Tshwete Municipality at a Special Council Meeting held last week.<\/p>\n
The cost of water supplying surrounding towns and villages around Middelburg had increased and the water price increase was to subsidize these areas as the municipality charges a flat rate to all residents.
\nThe new budget also includes the following tariff increases:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Property rates 6,1%
\n\u2022 Sewerage 7,6%
\n\u2022 Refuse removal 6,9%
\n\u2022 Water 10,75%
\n\u2022 Electricity 1,88%<\/p>\n
The new budget is now open for inspections but it is only effective from 1 July. Residents can give inputs on the budget and the IDP, after which a council meeting will be held to consider any changes and thereafter approve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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