Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Water Rate Hike in Fort Frances


Water and sewer rates are going up next month in Fort Frances.

Councillor Sharon Tibbs says the 2 per cent increase on the residential bills only amounts to a few dollars per year.

"Its $15.71 a year on the base of the residential," says Tibbs. "That equates to a 2 per cent increase."

Operations and Facilities Manager Doug Brown says the increase to all sectors will bring an additional $155-thousand to help replace aging infrastructure.