Sacheon City, plan to raise sewer usage fees 1year postponement...reflecting high inflation and economic slowdown
Gyeongnam Sacheon City has decided to 7month 10day delay the implementation of the sewer usage fee increase by 1years. The city said the move takes into account the burden on citizens and local businesses amid high inflation and an economic slowdown.
Gyeongnam Sacheon City announced that it has decided to delay the implementation of the sewer usage fee increase by 7month 10day for 1years. It explained that this is a measure to ease the burden on citizens and local businesses, considering the prolonged high inflation and economic slowdown.
According to the city, the originally scheduled fee increase will be put off for the time being. During the postponement period, the city will review again whether to raise the fees and when to do so.
This decision applies to sewer usage fees charged to individual households and business operators. Further adjustment measures, including the specific increase rate and the amount scheduled for the increase, are expected to be disclosed during the postponement period.
Sacheon City said it will establish future plans after considering local fiscal conditions and changes in water management costs. It added that measures to supplement the budget due to the deferment are also under review.
A city official said the city will work to ease the burden on people’s livelihoods while also preparing measures for the stable operation of the sewage system. The implementation method and scope of the deferment decision will proceed in accordance with city ordinances and internal procedures.
Households and businesses that will not see an immediate increase in fees as a result of this announcement need to check their bills for any changes. The city said it will issue a separate notice on future changes.
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