Water fees and charges

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Our fees and charges for the 2025-26 financial year are provided below.

All fees are stated as GST inclusive (unless otherwise stated).

We reserve the right to review any fees and charges at any time. Please check with us for any updates.

Application to connect to the public water network

Amount
Service connection to, or disconnection from, the public utility infrastructure $492.00

Meter testing

Amount
25mm diameter and under $599.00
Over 25mm up to 40mm diameter $764.00
Over 40mm diameter $913.00

Meter only water connections (fast track)

Amount
Public utility 20mm manifold meter only $456.00
Public utility 20mm manifold + meter $915.00
Public utility 20mm manifold + meter + box $1,058.00
Public utility 20mm inline meter + dual check valve $781.00
Cast iron meter box (materials only) $262.00

Boundary devices

Charges for backflow preventers are now targeted rates. Refer to the current Annual Plan for current costs.

Annual Plan

Special meter reading

Amount
For special meter readings requested by customers for each meter reading outside the normal reading cycle $77.00

The applicant shall arrange for a Water Services licensed contractor to undertake the installation of the connection once approved.

Standpipes metered

Amount
Weekly hire (minimum charge one week) $42.00
Meter reading (monthly) $91.00

Tanker filling points

Amount
Per fill $30.00

Water consumption rates

Amount
Water supply charge $57.00
Volumetric consumption charge – per m3 (standard domestic charge) $3.57 per m3
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