u/GreyGreenBrownOakova

I need to remove a massive palm tree from my front yard and the gas line runs under the tree and possibly thru the roots. Grinding the stump and leaving the rest behind isn't an option.

To avoid blowing up the neighborhood, I will get it capped off at the road. We are also in the process of converting the stovetop to induction electric, our last remaining gas appliance.

If I "temporarily disconnect the gas" do I still pay a supply fee every month?

Otherwise, what's to stop me "temporarily disconnecting the gas", leaving the meter in place and never reconnecting?

How much does Alinta charge as an "additional deregistration fee"

Other fees as below:

• The service fee for ATCO Australia temporarily disconnecting the gas service (temporary cut & cap) $599.58 incl. GST.
• The service fee for Re-connection of service (following a temporary disconnection of service) $1,519.54 incl. GST.
• The service fee for ATCO Australia to permanently disconnect a gas service is $1204.67 (Inc GST). If there is a meter at the property then this must first be removed, ATCO Australia will charge the customer’s gas retailer an additional deregistration fee to remove this meter which may be passed on to the customer.