Development fees and charges
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Water and sewer development fees and charges Power development fees and charges
The information on development fees for services below is to be used as a guide only.
You can get quotes for fees for developments. You can also get a full explanation of water and sewerage systems extension policy (WASSEP) from our Water Services team. They can also explain how the policy applies to developments. They can do this for subdivisions. Please note: WASSEP fees do not apply for projects in remote communities.
When planning a development or project, you will connect to a power network. There may be fees or charges. This may include fees for alternative control services for network users. It may also include network capital contributions.
Water and sewer development fees and charges
For more on these water development fees and charges, please contact us.
Water WASSEP
Water meter upgrade (based on domestic flows only – fire flows are currently exempt from development fees).
| Upgrade required | Charge |
|---|---|
From 20mm to 25mm | nil |
From 20/25mm to 40mm | $7,000 |
From 40mm to 50mm | $10,000 |
From 20/25mm to 50mm | $17,000 |
Demand requires >50mm | determined by flows |
Sewerage WASSEP
Sewage loading charge (Power and Water grants a $750.00 free threshold on new residential developments and discount for existing loadings).
| Classification¹ | Unit | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1 b/r dwelling | $750.00 |
| 2 b/r dwelling | $1,000.00 | |
| 3 b/r dwelling | $1,300.00 | |
| Commercial building/office | up to 35 employees | $1,095.00 |
| Shopping centre | up to 1500 patrons/day | $577.50 |
| Restaurants/cafes/bars | up to 150 patrons | $922.50 |
| Caravan park | per site | $375.00 |
| Hostel | per resident | $150.00 |
| Sporting venues | up to 30 participants | $1,312.50 |
| up to 325 spectators | $806.25 | |
| Health care centres/surgeries | up to 32 patients/day | $693.75 |
| Hospitals | per bed | $1,237.50 |
| Schools | up to 25 employees | $450.00 |
| up to 40 students | $487.50 | |
| Childcare centres | up to 30 children | $787.50 |
| Ablution block | up to 10 toilets | $487.50 |
| Light density industry/workshops | up to 10 employees | $112.50 |
| Medium density industry/workshops | up to 30 employees | $375.00 |
| High density industry/workshops | up to 90 employees | $1,125.00 |
¹ A single development may have a number of the above charges applied, eg the WASSEP charges applicable to a 10 unit shopping centre may include charges for ‘Shopping centre, 10 X commercial building/office and any classification specific charges applicable, ie restaurant charge.
Connections and disconnections
Water connections and disconnections
| Connection/tapping/disconnection³ | Charge |
|---|---|
| =<25mm | $140 |
| 25mm> <=50mm | $175 |
| 50mm> <=100mm4 | $275 |
| 100mm> <=150mm4 | $300 |
| 150mm> <=225mm4 | $350 |
| >225mm | Variable6 |
Sewerage connections and disconnections
| Connection³ | Charge |
|---|---|
| Straight hook-up (150 to 225mm)5 | $300 |
| Manhole (core drill + provision of stub) | Variable6 |
| Cut in new junction | Variable6 |
3 Maximum 4 hours work, additional fees apply for work beyond 4 hours.
4 Additional $220 fee applies for all connections in non-residential areas to allow for shut-down out of business hours.
5 Hookups > 225mm – Power and Water to provide quote.
6 Power and Water to provide quote.
Water meter installations
| Helix meter | Charge | Combination meter | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| <=50mm | $489 | 80/20mm | $1,352 |
| 51 to 80mm | $546 | 100/20mm | $1,728 |
| 81 to 100mm | $705 | 150/32mm | $3,346 |
| 101 to 150mm | $1,020 | Meter application (20/25mm) | $55 |
| (40mm+) | $110 |
Hydrant installations
| Hydrant installation | Charge |
|---|---|
| 100mm | $1,460 |
| 150mm | $1,560 |
| 225mm | $1,664 |
Power development fees and charges
When planning a development or project that involves connecting with or using any power network infrastructure,  fees or charges may apply. This may include alternative control service charges for network users, and/or network capital contributions.
Network capital contributions policy
Capital contributions are payments that may be required for new or upgraded connections to Power and Water’s electricity network. The purpose of these contributions is to ensure that costs for a customer’s new or upgraded connection are paid for by that customer and not shared by everyone connected to the network.
For more information please email For more information please email powerdevelopment.pwc@powerwater.com.au
Alternative control services charges
Alternative control services are services that Power and Water undertakes for a network user that are not part of the standard service that we provide, and are not subject to effective competition. Alternative control services are either provided based on a schedule of charges or a quoted basis where the nature and scope of the service isn’t known in advance. Power and Water provides these services to network users on fair and reasonable terms.
Learn about alternative control service charges and electricity network regulation and pricing
Remote developments
The fees and charges that may apply to development and building activities in remote communities will generally follow the same guidelines as for urban water, sewerage, and power developments detailed above. Contact our Remote Development team for more information.
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