CO129-572-14 Proposed reorganisation of water services 7-4-1938 - 3-4-1939 — Page 97

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16. It has been recommended that in connection with

the introduction of separate metering accounts should be made

payable monthly, which it is thought will assist the tenants,

generally men of small means. From a Treasury point of view

there is no advantage, because deposits can be made, as at

present, to cover quarterly bills, while monthly accounts will

cntail an increased staff and eventually additional office

accommodation. A rought estiu to of the ultimate increase is

appended. (Appendix III). The change goes with the introduction

of separate metering and collection from tenants and I suggest

that monthly accounts should caly be introduced gradually as

the system of metering of separate floors spreads. I.E., the

Treasury, while having a right under the proposed new Ordinance

to collect monthly, would continue to collect quarterly in

cases where it was found more convenient.

Waste Prevention Service.

17. It is recommended that systematic measures be taken

to prevent waste of water. Proposals have already been

submitted by the Water Enginoor and an estimate of expendituro

involved is appended (Appendix IV). This service should be

initiated as soon as possible and should not avait the adortion

of other proposals in this Memorandum.

Introduction of the New Regime.

18. The installation of meters for separate floors will

necessarily take some tine. hile it is very difficult to

estimate, the Water Authority does not anticipate any immediate

guneral denmand for the instion of such moters when the

cost is realized by landlords. The Low system of charge should,

however, be brought into oporcion at a fixed dato, say the 1st

of July text, and it will no doubt then be possible to see

how far landlords will s for Me installation of separeto

meters.