Water supply and wastewater fees
Water supply
Fees and charges shown below are for 2022/23 and apply from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
All fees and charges include GST except where noted.
Water connections to main – Urban areas | Fee |
|---|---|
Un-metered 20 mm domestic ** | $970.00** |
Metered 20 mm connections (domestic /commercial) ** | $1,465.00** |
Convert existing unmetered to metered connection (20mm)** | $815.00** |
Metered greater than 20 mm connections (commercial) | At Cost |
| Upgrade connection to include medium risk backflow protection device and meter (domestic/commercial) ** | $1,070.00** |
| Upgrade domestic or commercial connection to include high risk backflow prevention device (e.g. RPZD) | At cost |
**If new connection requires pipe laying more than 10 m and or through hard surface / thrusting of road, additional cost will be recovered at cost.
Water connections to main – Rural areas | Fee |
|---|---|
20mm rural restricted metered domestic connection (using double check valve with restrictors) ** | $2,015.00** |
Metered greater than 20 mm connections (subject to allocation) | At Cost |
**If new connection requires pipe laying more than 10 m and or through hard surface / thrusting of road, additional cost will be recovered at cost.
Other Works | Fee |
|---|---|
Toby turn on | $265.00 |
Toby relocation – where connection to watermain does not change | $285.00** |
Toby relocation – where new connection to watermain is needed | $635.00** |
Disconnection | $350.00 |
Toby location | $210.00 |
Final meter reading | $210.00 |
Install flow restrictor 20 mm connection | $525.00 |
Remove flow restrictor 20 mm connection | $160.00 |
Water Meter calibration checking application (refunded if in error) | $420.00 |
Hydrant Permit – based on Metered Water Supply targeted rate, by scheme (minimum charge) | 60 x extraordinary rate per m3 |
Hydrant Permit – additional volume charge for > 60m3, based on Metered Water Supply targeted rate, by scheme where use is permitted | Extraordinary rate per m3 |
Water Bylaw breach | Actual cost |
Hydraulic Model Impact Assessment Small Development (available in Taupo & Kinloch only) | $2,625.00 |
Network Management Fee – 3 waters maintenance contractor price to oversee shutdowns and new connections | $585.00 |
**If new connection requires pipe laying more than 10 m and or through hard surface / thrusting of road, additional cost will be recovered at cost.
Wastewater
Sewer Connections to Main (urban areas)
New wastewater connections (to be done by registered and approved drain layer at owner’s cost), new connections require inspection and these fees are outlined below.
Where a new sewer connection is required, and this involves work in the road corridor Taupo District Council will install the connection to the property boundary and the actual cost of the work will be charged.
Site inspection | Fee |
|---|---|
Site inspection fees, (including review of as built) and including TDC supplied pipe saddle | $285.00 |
Site inspection fees, (including review of as built) | $180.00 |
