Government approves revisions to water, sewerage fees

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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The government has approved the revision of water and sewerage fees, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Addressing the weekly Cabinet briefing, he said the ministers approved the revision of charges that minimizes the impact on low-income groups and the social security base provided in connection with educational, religious and public water supplies.

Moreover, he said the financial viability and sustainability of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) should be confirmed in order to achieve the objectives of expanding access to safe water and sanitation, improving the quality of service, and ensuring sustainable use of water resources. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

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Karalasingam Sivalingam Tuesday, 18 July 2023 03:42 PM

Today there is no middle-class, super rich and poor are categories in existence due the economic meltdown, the increase tariff will add more burden on the struggling population, pruning of staff, trimming the wastage are paramount to bring profit to the boards.

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Sunil Tuesday, 18 July 2023 04:50 PM

There is lot of corruption in awarding of tenders where favourite win it and the quality of materials and spare parts is compromises for commissions.If this is fixed no need to increase water Tarriff

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Citizen k Tuesday, 18 July 2023 03:45 PM

You'll forgot one thing.The air force hat we breathe.When will we be taxed for living?

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Disguisted Tuesday, 18 July 2023 03:48 PM

The morons will approve anything as long as it does not affect them.What they forget is when they become ordinary citizens they too will have to pay the same.

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