The alternative to higher water bill is severe water restrictions that costs the community and ecosystems more.
"The expansion of the desalination plant is the only realistic option at this point."
@UNSWEngineering's Prof Stuart Khan (@stukhan) says consumers will inevitably face higher bills to cover the cost of the expansion and ongoing operation of desal plant.https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-households-face-higher-water-bills-due-to-desal-plant-expansion-20200109-p53q0j.html …
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Absolutely, as well as the risk of actually running out of water.
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@pfh007@RealMarkLatham Sydney siders have been using less and less but now must pay more. Why shouldn't the Federal Govt in Canberra contribute money considering they have added 1+ million to Sydney since the last drought?pic.twitter.com/VPtuJGMtK5
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@pfh007@RealMarkLatham Will the upgrades to the desal plant just ensure enhanced water security for the current area of Syd it services? or will there be additional pumping station infrastructure required (not costed) to get the water to West Syd or the Nth side of the harbour?pic.twitter.com/yTXVM0QGiJ
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No, the desal expansion just covers that same service area. But that has a direct impact on water security for western Sydney since it directly reduces demand on Warragamba Dam. It’s the same outcome as if the water were pumped into Warragamba (but much more energy efficient).
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Higher water bills to ensure water security? So be it!
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