The average utility bill for households in Regina will increase by about $4 a month, or about $50 annually, starting Jan. 1.
This translates to a utility rate increase of three per cent for 2020.
The average commercial customer will see an increase of $385 annually.
Regina City Council approved the increase as part of their $142.3 million utility fund operating budget. The 2020 budget will see an increase of $3.3 million over 2019 which is attributed to the rate increase and population growth.
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The utility budget is used to fund water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure and to provide services to Regina residents.
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Over $16 million will go to water infrastructure renewal, over $10 million will go to wastewater infrastructure and another $2.9 million will go to drainage infrastructure.
Another $53.9 million will be transferred to the reserve while $5.1 million will pay back debt.
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