Council bills for every mega joule (Mj) of gas consumed based on official meter readings. Gas meters record usage in cubic metres (m3) which is converted to mega joules for billing purposes.
Meters are read and accounts sent every two months.
Gas Tariffs 2011/12
The pricing structure for reticulated Natural and LP Gas for 2011/12, inclusive of GST, is as follows:
| Access Charge | $12.50 per month |
| First 20,000 Mj per month | $0.0255 per Mj |
| Next 30,000 Mj per month | $0.0235 per Mj |
| Next 50,000 Mj per month | $0.0203 per Mj |
| Over 100,000 Mj per month | Individual Contracts apply |
| LP Gas | $0.0479 per Mj |
The above published tariffs will take effect from the first meter read after 1 July 2011.
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Regulatory Fees and Charges 2010/11
Residential Connection Charges (inclusive of GST)
| Connection fee (street to house, maximum distance 12m) | $472.00 |
| Connection fee (street to house > 12m) | At actual cost |
| Disconnection fee (removal of meter) | $472.00 |
| Reconnection fee (at house) | $143.00 |
| Gas main extensions to service new customers | At actual cost |
| Commercial/Industrial Connections | At actual cost |
Natural Gas Customer Charter
Council has developed a Natural Gas Customer Charter which is a summary of rights and obligations under the Gas Supply Act 2003.
The charter outlines what you can expect from Council, as a retailer and distributor of Natural Gas, and your obligations to us.
For more information on connections and disconnections please contact Council's Billing Department on (07) 4672 1141.