Pembroke council approves steep water, wastewater rate increases

Pembroke council approves steep water, wastewater rate increases

Pembroke council has approved water and wastewater rates for the next several years that will see significant increases for residents beginning right away, as the city prepares for more than $161 million in infrastructure work needed to keep its aging systems safe, reliable, and compliant with provincial regulations. The decision came during a special council meeting July 7, where councillors spent nearly two hours questioning a consultant and c…