SA Water to Take Over Coober Pedy's Water Network to Reduce High Costs
SA Water is set to assume control of Coober Pedy's water network, aiming to lower water bills for residents who currently pay three times the state average. The transition will occur by year-end, with repairs to the aging infrastructure expected to take longer. The local council faces financial challenges in maintaining essential services, which led to the transfer decision. No additional connection fees will be imposed on existing customers, and the council is anticipated to exit administration soon.
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SA Water will take over Coober Pedy's water network to reduce water bills, which are currently three times the state average. The transition is expected to occur before the end of the year, but infrastructure repairs will take longer.
Coober Pedy residents pay $9 per kilolitre compared to $2.36 for SA Water customers. The aging pipes will be replaced as part of the transfer. The local council, previously in administration due to financial issues, lacks the resources for necessary investments in the water system. Existing customers will not face additional connection fees, and the council is likely to exit administration by year-end.
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