Technical services fees
All prices listed are effective from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
Applications
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
Statement of Available Pressure Note: This fee covers assessment at three specific flow rates from a single connection point in Hunter Water’s main. Additional points of connection and flow rates can be assessed at additional costs at the technical services hourly rate. |
$122.00 |
Technical services hourly rate |
$184.80/hr (inc GST) |
Hydraulic Design Assessments
| Item | Fee (all GST free) |
|---|---|
|
$222.00 |
|
$339.00/hr (inc GST) |
Hydraulic designs must be prepared and submitted to Hunter Water upon but not limited to the following circumstances; when the water meter is to be greater than or equal to 32 mm, installation or alteration of a trade waste facility or dedicated fire service and large or complex installations as specified in Hunter Water’s Land Development Manual, available on the Design and construction standards and manuals page of the website.
Shutdown and connection
Connection to existing water system
This fee applies when the developer elects to insert a tee and valve in order to connect a major development to the water supply system. This fee covers assessment of most appropriate shutdown method, shutdown and recharge mains. Additional charges may apply for water tanker cartage or for Hunter Water standby rates.
| Item | Fee (all GST free) |
|---|---|
Application to connect/disconnect from water supply system |
$202.00 |
Shutdown and charge-up for water connection/disconnection |
$729.00 |
Ancillary charges
| Item | Fee (all GST free) |
|---|---|
Inspection of water tanker |
$58.60 |
Technical services hourly rate |
$184.80 per/hr (inc GST) |
Determining charges
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) sets Hunter Water’s pricing structure. The current pricing structure has been approved by IPART until 30 June 2030. For more information visit ipart.nsw.gov.au