Please note, all charges are GST inclusive unless indicated otherwise.
Sections 12 and 150 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Services Consents (Connection/Disconnections to Public Infrastructure)
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|
| Application Fee - Connection / Disconnection / Flow Alteration - all schemes | $750.00 |
| Application Fee - Request to deviate from Downlands Policy | $995.00 |
| Inspection / Re-inspection fee for non-compliant works or missing information (per inspection) | $410.00 |
| Charge for works that are non-remedied after non-compliant inspection | Monthly fee per site - $300.00 |
| New Connection - Water Infrastructure | $3,093.00 |
Connections / Disconnections / Flow Alterations (Physical Works)
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|
| Connections - All pipe sizes - all schemes | Actual cost + 10% admin fee |
| Disconnections - Permanent / Temporary / Reconnections | Actual cost + 10% admin fee |
| Flow alterations - Jet Alterations - all schemes | Actual cost + 10% admin fee |
Backflow Preventor and Water Meter
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|
| Backflow Testing – By Owner | Actual cost + 10% admin fee |
| Backflow Testing – By Council | $550.00 |
| Installation | Actual cost + 10% admin fee |
Sale Price of Water (per cubic metre)
(Invoiced after 1 July irrespective of time period covered)
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|
| Geraldine | $1.13 |
| Pleasant Point | $1.13 |
| Seadown | $1.24 |
| Temuka | $1.13 |
| Timaru | $1.13 |
| Winchester | $1.13 |
| Urban Tanker Filling Points (per cubic metre) | $4.64 |
| Fixed Annual Line Fee (for connections charged on a volumetric basis) | $846.26 |
Rural Schemes - Connection Fee
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|
| Downlands - per new connection (ie each additional tank) | $8,119.13 |
| Downlands - per Unit | $9,949.80 |
| Orari | $866.04 |
| Seadown | $2,219.23 |
| Te Moana Downs - per new connection (ie each additional tank) | $8,119.13 |
| Te Moana Downs - per Unit | $9,959.46 |
Other Fees
| Description | 2026/27 (GST incl.) |
|---|
| Bond to cover remedial work | $875.00 minimum to 10% of estimated value of work |
| Damage to network infrastructure by third party | Actual cost + 10% admin fee |
| Regularising an unauthorised take of water, including illegal use of standpipes (obtaining retrospective consent) | Actual Cost + 10% admin fee |
| Upper Pareora Water Supply (annual charges) - per Tank Connection | $750.00 |
| Upper Pareora Water Supply (annual charges) - per Unit | $299.90 |
Note - refer to Staff Time, Research and Information Services Charges for staff hourly rates.
Last updated: 01 Jul 2026