Comment

Representation ID: 1697

Received: 10/09/2014

Respondent: Anglian Water

Network improvements (on-site and off-site) are generally funded/part funded through developer contribution via the relevant sections of the Water Industry Act 1991. The cost and extent of the required network improvement are investigated and determined when we are approached by a developer and an appraisal is carried out. The cost and extent of the required network improvement are investigated and determined when we are approached by a developer and an appraisal is carried out. There are a number of payment options available to developers. Options include deducting the revenue that will be raised from the newly connected dwellings (through the household wastewater charges) over a period of twelve years off the capital cost of the network upgrades. The developer then pays the outstanding sum.