More than $2700 for charities

WESTERNPORT Water customers and visitors to the region have helped raise more than $2700 for charity by having their say on water and wastewater services.

More than 1000 people completed Westernport Water’s community engagement surveys from September until early December this year, sharing their views about water quality, wastewater services, water prices, and what they expect from their water provider.

Customer surveys were conducted over the phone, online and at community events and aimed to capture preferences and priorities to inform prices from 2023–2028.

For every survey completed, customers could choose a charity to receive a $2 donation from Westernport Water.

Thanks to the strong response, a total of $2276 will be shared between four chosen charities, including Free 3D Hands, Bass Coast Community

Foundation, the Phillip Island Community and Learning Centre (PICAL) and WaterAid Australia.

PICAL were also the lucky winners of the $500 prize draw.

Survey results and insights from phase one are now being analysed and the results will be published in the new year.

Customers will have another opportunity to influence products and services by participating in a series of workshops planned for February and March 2022.

To get involved, please visit westernportwater.com.au/haveyoursay.