Macquarie湖市议会提议征收新的暴雨水税,作为短期解决办法受到批评。 Lake Macquarie City Council proposes new stormwater levy, facing criticism as a short-term fix.

澳大利亚Macquarie湖市议会提议征收新的暴雨水税,以改善基础设施,从2025-2026年开始,每年向住宅财产收取25美元的额外收费。 Lake Macquarie City Council in Australia is proposing a new stormwater levy to improve infrastructure, charging residential properties an extra $25 annually starting in 2025-2026. 商业地产每350平方米将支付25美元,最高可达5 000美元。 Commercial properties will pay $25 for every 350 square meters, up to $5,000. 该税项旨在每年产生220万美元。 The levy aims to generate $2.2 million yearly. 但议员Jason Pauling批评这是「带状援助解决方案」, 建议该理事会应更好地规划暴雨水管理, 而不是实施临时解决方案。 However, Councillor Jason Pauling criticizes it as a "band-aid solution," suggesting the council should better plan its stormwater management instead of implementing a temporary fix.