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Our strata is just going through the same issue at present. The EC did all the legwork first so we could write a letter to the owners and offer it as an alternative, especially for hot water, once our huge ( individual ) electric hot water services break down and cannot be replaced ( after 2012 ). 

 

We spoke to the gas company and got a gas fitter to write up a plan as to how the gas would ( or could ) be installed. As we are are mix of townhouses ( easy to install a gas connection ) a multi-storey block and 2 commercial properties – 23 units in total, this was rather complicated. We then polled the owners by mail and asked if anyone objected. Two of us are having the gas installed as I write this and we will then have a costing for other owners. We voted at an EC Meeting to have one gas fitter to do all the work, one plumber = one callout.

 

This is all part of our larger plan to make our units more efficient. We have installed solar to power all the common areas, lift, etc and gas was another option that we wanted in place. In other words we are trying to be pro-active rather than reactive. Gas was just one option and what swayed some people was the option to have a gas connection for their BBQ's, instead of bulky and potentially dangerous gas bottles.

 

May I suggest that you do the same – get the quotes, poll the other owners via mail and suggest that connection in the future is an option.

You could also mention that the potential to have gas is a good selling point for any future sale. Two of the recent purchasers in our block both asked about gas hot water and gas cooktops before they bought their units.Kiss