Annual Subscription

The annual subscription for Members of the Association is now included in the price of water.

Water Charges

The following charges shall apply to each Member until amended. (Except where contractual arrangements have been entered into with a Member)

• Minimum Quarterly Charge

  $105.00 per quarter where the daily average usage is less than 2m³

  (The minimum quarterly charge including GST is $120.75)

• Additional Supply

  53.5 cents for each additional cubic metre

• Large User Rebates

  Where the daily average usage is greater than 5m³ - discount is 1.5%

  Where the daily average usage is greater than 15m³ - discount is 2.0%

  Where the daily average usage is greater than 25m³ - discount is 2.5%

  Where the daily average usage is greater than 35m³ - discount is 3.0%

  Where the daily average usage is greater than 50m³ - discount is 3.5%

• Casual Supply

  Only by prior arrangement - 80.0cpm³

• Lease of Metered Hydrant

  Installation $150 + $30 per month

  Note: A refundable bond may be required

• Late Payment Penalty

  10% of the outstanding amount will be added to any invoice not paid by due date

• Excess Use Premium

  200% loading on every cubic metre supplied in excess of the average Daily Supply Entitlement (DSE) for the quarter. The extra water will be billed at $1.26m³.

  Note: Where, in the opinion of the Association, there is repeated excessive daily water usage, the Association may require additional DSE be acquired or leased.

• Unauthorised Supply

  Where the Association has reason to believe a Member has (or has permitted any other person to do so) tampered with the meter or taken unauthorised supply, a minimum penalty of $1,500 shall be charged. Further, an invoice will be rendered for the assessed usage billed at the Casual Supply Rate. Supply will be discontinued and the Association may consider prosecution.

Connection Fees

Connection Fees are required obtain access to the Reticulation Network. This includes the turnout, isolating valve and 25mm meter. Where a larger meter (50mm) is required, a quotation will be provided.

• New Connection

  Standard - Where there is easy access to existing fittings - from $500.

  Non-standard - Where access is not straightforward - from $900.

  Multiple connections as for a subdivision with an existing DSE, by negotiation.

• Reconnection of a 25mm meter

  Standard fee - from $350.

Capital Charges

Capital Charges apply to all new users and current Members who wish to, or are required to, increase their DSE. Capital Charges represent a share of the Association’s infrastructure of existing operating assets.

Notes

1. DSE is a once only charge and allows the owner to access the supply.

2. DSE belongs to the property and transfers upon any sale.

3. In the event of a subdivision, existing DSE is reallocated on a pro-rata basis with a minimum of 2m³ per lot.

4. Should bulk water be required, DSE is leased to the owner – see below.

• Capital Charge per 1m³ is $475. The minimum DSE is 2m³.

Bulk Users and Leasing DSE

• The Association will negotiate very competitive rates for the bulk supply of water such as for irrigation purposes. There are two components - the water charge and the lease of the required DSE. As each circumstance is different please contact the Association for further details.
  This water is available immediately without the need for the owner to file for abstraction consent from the Waikato Regional Council.