First of all the utilities should be divided by unit entitlements which are dealt with in levies. I think. But..
Your situation Jef is clearly different. I would call Syd Water but bet you have already done that?
Why the energy suppliers go to the trouble of reading any meters at all by a representative when clearly the technology is here to read meters wirelessly Is beyond me. Stagger out the new metering, cost could be limited.
Our gas meters in my lot are read automatically. Why aren’t all units now metered separately by all utility companies? I personally would approve. And in fact the cost would lie with these providers which is probably why we are still living in the stone age.
I can find my mobile fone when it is lost by simply clicking on an app! Go figure!
Cheers CBF