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Brisbane council waives Silverspot nursery’s sewer charges for two years

Brisbane City Council · March 6, 2026
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Summary

After hearing from Silverspot Nursery School leaders about unexpectedly high utility bills, the Brisbane City Council voted to waive the sewer portion of the school’s water invoice for the two-year lease term and to credit back any sewer charges already paid. The council left water charges in place and agreed to revisit the lease and finances next year.

Brisbane City Council on March 5 approved a motion to waive the sewer portion of utility charges for Silverspot Nursery School for the two‑year term of its lease and to credit any sewer payments the school has already made. The council left the water portion of the bill in place and asked staff to return with a review of the lease at the agreed check‑in date.

Silverspot representatives Jessica and Diana told the council they had expected to pay roughly $500 a year for utilities but received bills that, once sewer charges were included, could total about $3,000 annually. “We just can't afford the $500 every…

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