Rates, aagh when did they go up

[mcmich]

Just looked up our rates and they seem quite low compared to WA. Although we have a $350 bill on top of that per year for our enviro system checks. Our neighbours that have septic tanks are charged $1400 a year to get pumped out fortnightly.

[obbie]

Our rates are about $2400 per year here....

[fundj&e]

Just looked up our rates and they seem quite low compared to WA. Although we have a $350 bill on top of that per year for our enviro system checks. Our neighbours that have septic tanks are charged $1400 a year to get pumped out fortnightly.

Mich what is an enviro system check ?

[mcmich]

Just looked up our rates and they seem quite low compared to WA. Although we have a $350 bill on top of that per year for our enviro system checks. Our neighbours that have septic tanks are charged $1400 a year to get pumped out fortnightly.

Mich what is an enviro system check ?

As we aren't on sewerage we have a pit on our property and the waste is broken down then pumped out via sprinkler system onto the garden and yards. It is a requirement to have the pit checked every 3 months to make sure that everything is doing what it is supposed to do.

[DizzyGirl]

Our rates are quite low. We only get mail 3 times a week though. Also on a dirt road. No garbage collection service or town water.

[dede]

I'm so glad we decided to get the solar set up as well, we still have a few weeks to wait for them to be installed before we will see any benefit, but at least the ball is rolling.
As for rates when we first moved here they were around $1300 including water (except excess water) then they changed so we pay water separately and our rates dropped to around $900 + $400 for water (except excess water)
But now rates have increased again, we are due for our yearly rates notice any day.

[fundj&e]

Our rates are quite low. We only get mail 3 times a week though. Also on a dirt road. No garbage collection service or town water.

how do u grt rid of the garbage DG

[DizzyGirl]

We take it to the tip (which is free) or take it to work and put in the garbage there.

[fundj&e]

free is good lol

[obbie]

we only get mail 3 times a week, very quiet here. No lights, kerbing...

[DizzyGirl]

Same here Robyn. I love living out of town.

[Halex]

Cookie, dh always gives me mail in bed if he thinks I am not going to like it

Yes we have water, garbage etc.

 

[meganjane]

Since we own land, our rates are huge! Thousands of dollars. But, we get our roads graded, have a lovely town and our Shire keeps our sporting facilities in tip top shape. This is one cheque I don't mind writing.

It's electricity and water that's costing us a bomb. I'm trying to save up for solar panels, but they're $8K and unfortunately, it's just not achievable at the moment.

And, not to mention fuel! Sheesh, some places are charging $1.60 a litre. 

I'll just have to stay home, sit in the dark and drink wine.

[cookie1]

Cookie, dh always gives me mail in bed if he thinks I am not going to like it

Yes we have water, garbage etc.

 

What a lovely DH.

MJ save hard, it is so worth it. Would you get a 5KW? We paid $9K for our 3KW, but that was with the subsidies.

[obbie]

Megan, stay home in the dark and drink wine....
We pay $1.65 for diesel. We have 4 utes...