Published on Wednesday, 19 December 2018 at 10:48:21 AM
Fixed Standpipe Review
Pricing for Local Government owned potable water fixed standpipes, in country regions is changing.
The Water Corporation will be implementing a new management and pricing structure from 1 July 2019. Standpipes will be classified according to their size, flow rates and who is using them. These classifications then guide how each one will be billed. There are four classifications that will impact on the service delivery within the Shire of York:
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Type of Standpipe
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Description
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Service Charge
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Usage Tariff (per kL)
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Local Authority
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Shire use only - no public access
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No fee
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$2.534
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Community Use
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Available for local farmers with water tanks, households not on scheme water
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$265.41
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$2.534
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Commercial
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Commercial customers - road building/water carting/farming. Pricing based on meter size.
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$1,658.93 to $6,635.71
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$2.534 to $8.353
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Fire
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Firefighting use only
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No fee
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No fee
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In their current state, all the six active standpipes owned by the Shire of York would be classified as commercial because the meter sizes are 50-100mm. This would have significant financial implications for consumers. A map of locations can be found here.
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Location
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Charging Method
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Meter Size
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Lincoln St
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Automated swipe card system
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50mm
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Railway Rd
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Automated swipe card system
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50mm
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Gwambygine
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Automated swipe card system
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50mm
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Shire of York Depot
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Not for public use
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50mm
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Hamersley Siding
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Honour system – record usage in a book
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100mm
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Mannavale Rd
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Honour system – record usage in a book
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50mm
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South St
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Not in use
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25mm
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Burges Siding (Leased)
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Automated swipe card system
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50mm
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There is one 25mm standpipe that is not currently in operation but, could be re-opened and classified for community use. The Shire also leases a 50mm standpipe from the Public Transport Authority.
The Water Corporation has provided the Shire with information regarding the changes and has requested the Shire classify each standpipe under the new structure and provide them with an action plan by 28 February 2019.
Existing standpipes can be upgraded or downgraded as part of the process. The Shire can also request additional standpipes be installed within the region to better service the needs of the community.
This review will have an impact on our community and users of the standpipes. The Shire of York is therefore, seeking feedback from the community and other stakeholders.
Please send any submissions to records@york.wa.gov.au or PO BOX 22, York WA 6302 by 4:00pm on 16 January 2019.
Links to relevant information provided by Water Corporation are below:
Fixed Standpipe Issue Paper
Fixed Standpipe Brochure
FAQs
Paul Martin
Chief Executive Officer
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