Published: January 31, 2024 @ 2:30 p.m.
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield wishes to advise residents that the 2024 sewerage bills (invoices) are being mailed the week of January 29, 2024.
Visit HERE for the following details:
2024 user unit rates;
Payment options;
How to receive statements electronically; and
How to update names or addresses if the information is incorrect on statements.
Sewerage bills are mailed to the last known address of the property owner(s). Property owners who have changed their address without notifying the Town, may not have received a bill. The Town considers undelivered bills that are returned to the municipality, deemed to have been delivered.
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield reminds residents that sewerage bills are due upon receipt. Any accounts not paid by April 1, 2024, are subject to interest on a compound basis, at the rate of 2% per month (24% per year). Sewerage bills are mailed to the last known address of the property owner(s). Property owners who have changed their address without notifying the Town, may not have received a bill. The Town considers undelivered bills that are returned to the municipality, deemed to have been delivered.
Background
The Council of the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, as part of the 2024 Budget process, approved an increase in sewer user unit rates from $350 to $370, effective January 1, 2024.
The increase for 2024 is reflective of increases in energy costs, and the need to increase the reserves held by the utility. Legislation requires utilities to be self-sustaining. Without an increase to the user rate, the system would run a deficit which does not comply with legislation.
As part of the 2024 Budget process, Town Administration prepared a 5-year Budget projection with the goal to increase cash reserves from $200,000 to $1.1 Million by 2029. To ensure the long-term financial resilience of the utility, it is critical that there are adequate cash reserves.
Town Contact Information
Phone: (506) 738-6400 (Option 3 for after-hours urgent matters)
Email: administration@towngbw.ca
In-person: 609 River Valley Drive, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Register for Grand Bay-Westfield Emergency Alerts
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield encourages residents to register for the emergency alert system (CodeRED by OnSolve). This is to ensure that the Town can notify residents in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. To register, visit HERE.
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