Bathurst理事会将在五年内偿还450万加元的下水道基金贷款,由于财政不稳定,推迟了提前偿还。 Bathurst Council will repay a $4.5M sewer fund loan over five years, delaying early repayment due to financial uncertainty.

巴瑟斯特地区理事会已决定不提前从其下水道基金偿还450万美元的内部贷款,确认贷款将在五年内偿还,年利息为4.10 %。 Bathurst Regional Council has decided not to repay a $4.5 million internal loan from its sewer fund early, confirming it will be repaid over five years with 4.10% annual interest. 2025年7月提取的贷款旨在维持现金流动,防止非限制用途资金降到零以下。 The loan, drawn in July 2025, was intended to maintain cash flow and prevent unrestricted funds from falling below zero. 尽管建议利用收到的财政援助赠款资金及早还款,但拟议修正案于7月失败。 Despite recommendations to use incoming Financial Assistance Grant funds for early repayment, a proposed amendment failed in July. 在9月17日的一次会议上,理事会援引赠款预付款的不确定性和正在进行的财务审查作为延迟提前偿还的原因。 At a September 17 meeting, the council cited uncertainty around grant prepayments and ongoing financial reviews as reasons to delay early repayment. 临时财务主任Peter Smith指出,在本次预算审查期间,备选方案有限。 Interim finance director Peter Smith noted limited options during the current budget review. Natalie Cranston议员和Sophie Wright议员对这一决定表示欢迎,确认贷款是用于短期现金流动管理,而不是长期财务调整。 Councillors Natalie Cranston and Sophie Wright welcomed the decision, stating it confirms the loan was meant for short-term cash flow management, not long-term financial fixes. 理事会强调,在收入波动的情况下,需要有财务灵活性。 The council emphasized the need for financial flexibility amid revenue volatility.