Case Study
Liberty Grande Case Study
A body corporate approached Water Utility Solutions to address utility costs and ensure accurate billing.
The Challenge
Liberty Grande in Goodwood, Cape Town, is a large residential apartment block with 279 units. The body corporate faced ongoing challenges with utility cost recovery, particularly for water. Some tenants and owners were behind on their levies, resulting in inconsistent contributions toward shared utility costs.
This created a recurring financial shortfall, putting pressure on the body corporate’s cash flow and making it difficult to allocate and recover water costs fairly among all residents and tenants.
What We Implemented
To address the body corporate’s challenges, WUS implemented a comprehensive water management solution designed to ensure accurate billing, full cost recovery, and long-term sustainability.
This included installing a prepaid water meter at each residential unit to help accurately measure individual water consumption.
279 Prepaid Water Meters
279 Prepaid metering system with ongoing infrastructure SLA.
6 Year SLA
A 6-year service and support agreement.
The Result
The implementation of prepaid water metering led to immediate and measurable improvements. The body corporate is no longer exposed to water-related financial losses at the end of each month. Instead, it benefits from predictable cash flow, reduced administrative burden, and improved accountability among residents.
By successfully eliminating monthly under-recoveries related to water usage, Liberty Grande has significantly improved its financial stability and sustainability.
Why This Matters to Property Managers and Body Corporates
This project delivered tangible value for the several stakeholders.
For homeowners and tenants, it ensured accurate and fair billing based on actual individual water consumption. Residents gained transparency, with clear visibility of their water usage and the tariffs applied. This not only allows them to understand their bills better but also encourages responsible water usage, as each person only pays for what they consume.
For the body corporate, the project enabled full cost recovery, ensuring that all water consumed across the building was accounted for and paid for, eliminating financial shortfalls.
It also provided greater clarity and control over utility costs, streamlining financial management and reducing pressure on the body corporate’s cash flow.
Hexing Prepaid Water Meters
ZLINK LXC type residential water meter is a static meter operating on ultrasonic measurement technology for residential post-payment market application. LXC type performs accurate metering of water consumption with long-term stability. It is integrated with a wide range of IoT technologies to fit various application scenarios, which paves the way towards intelligent water utilities and smart city.
Features
Wide Measuring Range: Accurately records both very low and very high water usage.
Flexible Payment Options: Easily switch between prepaid and postpaid billing — no hardware change needed.
Remote Control: Turn water supply on or off from anywhere, using a remote connection.
Long Battery Life: Powered by a battery that lasts up to 10 years.
Fully Waterproof: IP68-rated for complete protection against dust and water.
Any Installation Position: Works perfectly whether installed horizontally, vertically, or at an angle.
Leak & Dry Pipe Detection: Automatically detects leaks or empty pipes to prevent damage and water waste.
Self-Cleaning Valve: Automatically opens and closes periodically to prevent mineral build-up and ensure smooth operation.
20mm Meter | Estimate Retail Cost: R 2,535
(Excludes installation)
Our Clients
We supply, finance and manage water metering solutions to over 50 properties in Cape Town.
Finance Solutions
We offer tailored financing solutions for body corporates, building owners, and property managers in Cape Town.
- Body corporates can reduce total water budget costs
- Diverse Meter Options Available
- Finance up to 120 months
