Liquid waste charging in 2028
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WQ.369/2025
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
BY DEPUTY R.S. KOVACS OF ST. SAVIOUR
QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 6th OCTOBER 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 13th OCTOBER 2025
Question
"In relation to the estimate of £10 million to be raised through liquid waste charging in 2028, as referenced on page 39 of the Proposed Budget (Government Plan) 2026-2029, will the Minister advise how this estimate was reached and whether domestic and commercial premises were included in the consideration?"
Answer
The £10 million figure was developed from the principle of funding the required investment in liquid waste infrastructure. £10 million is an average amount required to deliver the liquid waste strategy and so was adopted as the target level of income to be raised.
There are a number of different ways in which this level of income could be raised. No decision has yet been made on the mix of users that will be included within the charge. The Department for Infrastructure and Environment is leading work to determine the fairest and most effective approach to raising the necessary funds amongst the approximately 50,000 premises with liquid waste connections.
It is likely that the model adopted will also support other important environmental objectives, including promoting the efficient use of scarce resources. This could include a link to water usage as is common in many other jurisdictions.