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there is no advantage, because deposits can be made, as at present, to cover quar- terly bills, while monthly accounts will entail an increased staff and eventually additional office accommodation. A rough estimate 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 only 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.
VI. 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 Engineer and an estimate of expenditure involved is appended. (Appendix IV). This service should be initiated as soon as possible and should not await the adoption of other proposals in this Memorandum.
VII. Introduction of the New Regime.
18. The installation of meters for separate floors will necessarily take some time. While it is very difficult to estimate, the Water Authority does not anticipate any immediate general demand for the installation of such meters when the cost is realized by landlords. The new system of charge should, however, be brought into operation at a fixed date, say the 1st of July next, and it will no doubt then be possible to see how far landlords will ask for the installation of separate meters.
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