The Government published in the Gazette today (November 18) the Waterworks (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2022 and the Sewage Services (Sewage Charge) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2022 to give effect to the extension of the existing reduction of the water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts as announced in the Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address. The measures aim to provide relief to the businesses concerned and it is expected that about 250 000 non-domestic users will benefit.
 
     A Government spokesman said, "The measures are to extend the 75 per cent reduction of the water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts for eight months from December 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, subject to a monthly cap of $20,000 and $12,500 respectively for each meter covered by a water bill. The regulations will be tabled at the Legislative Council on November 23 for negative vetting."
 
     The estimated Government revenue foregone for extending the reduction of water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts is about $440 million and $240 million respectively.

Ends/Friday, November 18, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:17

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