Amy Khor on managing rising water demand and costs

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Singapore can continue to have a sustainable water system and safeguard its water security with right pricing and sustainable growth in demand, said Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Amy Khor. Replying to Parliamentary questions on Wednesday (Oct 4), she highlighted the support for househo

lds and businesses in managing costs amid moves to raise prices. Dr Khor pointed out that the cost of producing and supplying water has increased substantially since the last price revision in 2017. Cost pressures have led to an increase in PUB's operating expenditure by around 30 per cent since the last water price revision.

lds and businesses in managing costs amid moves to raise prices. Dr Khor pointed out that the cost of producing and supplying water has increased substantially since the last price revision in 2017. Cost pressures have led to an increase in PUB's operating expenditure by around 30 per cent since the last water price revision.

 

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