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Personally I think it is a bad idea, but then the system right now is broken and is in need of serious repair and upgrade.
It would make sense, therefore, to transfer the responsibility for the overhaul of the NWC infrastructure, and the cost of doing so, to the private sector, as the Government is being forced to do with other state companies.
subsidies for consumers
There is the legitimate concern that privatisation will mean consumers having to pay the economic price of this crucial commodity and the implications of this, especially for the poor. This is a matter that can be handled by way of subsidies to the most vulnerable, based on means testing
Can-Cara Development promises to distribute its potable water 26 per cent cheaper than the National Water Commission (NWC).
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) approved the rates to be charged for water and sewerage services in a St James community, given than it was less costly than the state-run water company.
"The regulator, consistent with its policy for small private water providers, has indicated that where rates are below or equal to those being charged by the NWC for equivalent services and rate categories, then it will offer its no-objection," said the OUR in its determination.
Can-Cara was issued two licenses for the treatment and distribution of water as well as to collect and treat sewage in Meadows of Irwin in St James, back in March.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/busin...n-NWC_12272203
It would make sense, therefore, to transfer the responsibility for the overhaul of the NWC infrastructure, and the cost of doing so, to the private sector, as the Government is being forced to do with other state companies.
subsidies for consumers
There is the legitimate concern that privatisation will mean consumers having to pay the economic price of this crucial commodity and the implications of this, especially for the poor. This is a matter that can be handled by way of subsidies to the most vulnerable, based on means testing
Can-Cara Development promises to distribute its potable water 26 per cent cheaper than the National Water Commission (NWC).
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) approved the rates to be charged for water and sewerage services in a St James community, given than it was less costly than the state-run water company.
"The regulator, consistent with its policy for small private water providers, has indicated that where rates are below or equal to those being charged by the NWC for equivalent services and rate categories, then it will offer its no-objection," said the OUR in its determination.
Can-Cara was issued two licenses for the treatment and distribution of water as well as to collect and treat sewage in Meadows of Irwin in St James, back in March.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/busin...n-NWC_12272203
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