Water Connection Charges
Water Connection Charges Fees and Charges approved for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
All fees and charges are inclusive of GST (except as noted *).
| Rural Water Supplies | Fee (incl GST) |
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| Arohena Connection Fee |
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| Note: (Kahorekau, Huirimu, Taupaki) |
| Capital Contribution | Set on Application |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Administration Fee | $800.00 |
| Ranginui Connection Fee |
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| Capital Contribution | Set on Application |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Administration Fee | $800.00 |
| Tihiroa Connection Fee |
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| Capital Contribution | Set on Application |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Administration Fee | $800.00 |
| Waipā Connection Fee |
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| Capital Contribution | Set on Application |
| Connection Costs | Actual Costs |
| Administration Fee | $800.00 |
| Special Meter Reading |
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| Special Meter Reading Fee | $80.00 |
| Ōtorohanga Community | Fee (incl GST) |
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| Within Ōtorohanga Community |
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| Application Fee | $360.00 |
| Standard Domestic Connection (for 20 / 25mm service within 4.0m of the water main) if by ODC contractor | $1,500.00 |
| Special Meter Reading | $80.00 |
| All other connections | Fixed price quote to be provided by Council approved Contractor |
| Outside Ōtorohanga Community |
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| Application Fee | $360.00 |
| Capital Contribution | $1,595.00 |
| Standard Domestic Connection | Fixed price quote to be provided by Council approved Contractor |
| Extraordinary Use |
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| Note: Conditions apply |
| Right to withdraw from a fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 day) | $100.00 |
| Right to withdraw from a fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 month) | $250.00 |
| Right to withdraw from a fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 year) | $2,500.00 |
| Permit for taking water from fire hydrants | $5.00 per m3 |
| Kāwhia Community | Fee (incl GST) |
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| Within Kāwhia Community |
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| Application Fee | $360.00 |
| Standard Domestic Connection (for 20 / 25mm service within 4.0m of the water main and includes water meter for Kāwhia Peak Season Metered Water Charge) | $1,500.00 |
| Installation of Water Meter to existing connection for Kāwhia Peak Season Metered Water Charge | $350.00 |
| Administration Fee | Fixed price quote to be provided by Council approved Contractor All other connections |
| Outside Kāwhia Community |
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| Application Fee | $360.00 |
| Capital Contribution | $1,595.00 |
| Administration Fee | Fixed price quote to be provided by Council approved Contractor All other connections |
| Extraordinary Use |
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| Note: Conditions apply |
| Right to withdraw from fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 day) | $100.00 |
| Right to withdraw from fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 month) | $250.00 |
| Right to withdraw from fire hydrant - plus volumetric charge (1 year) | $2,500.00 |
| Permit for utilities taking water from fire hydrants | $5.00 per m3 |
| Other Water Charges | Fee (incl GST) |
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| Water disconnection/reconnection | $500.00 |
| On-site pipe or toby location (Further cost may be applied if excavation is required) | $150.00 |
| Water meter testing |
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| Note: Fee payable in advance -refunded if meter found to be faulty |
| Domestic | $400.00 |
| Commercial/industrial | POA |