Development services pricing for 2018-19
| Application | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Staged Connection (MCU) – Property Service Connection |
per application | $550.00* |
|
Staged Connection or Other Connection (RAL) - up to 10 lots |
per stage | $550.00* |
|
Staged Connection or Other Connection (RAL) - 11 to 50 lots |
per stage | $1,270.00* |
|
Staged Connection and/or Other Connection (RAL) - above 50 lots |
per stage | $1,950.00* |
* Only a portion of this charge is subject to GST. The remaining portion is GST exempt. This has resulted in a GST rate of 2.5% of the total charge. Read more.
| Application | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – Property Service Connection |
per application | $1,650.00* |
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – up to 10 lots |
per stage | $1,650.00* |
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – 11 to 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $2,200.00* |
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – above 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $2,750.00* |
* Only a portion of this charge is subject to GST. The remaining portion is GST exempt. This has resulted in a GST rate of 2.5% of the total charge. Read more.
| Application | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Staged Connection (MCU) with Network Works – Property Service Connection |
per application | $2,200.00* |
|
Staged Connection and Other Connection with Network Works - up to 10 lots |
per stage | $2,200.00* |
|
Staged Connection and/or Other Connection with Network Works (RAL) - 11 to 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $3,500.00* |
|
Staged Connection and Other Connection with Network Works (RAL) - above 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $4,700.00* |
* Only a portion of this charge is subject to GST. The remaining portion is GST exempt. This has resulted in a GST rate of 2.5% of the total charge. Read more.
| CONNECTION Application | Unit | 2018-19 fee for submission through a Registered Certifier ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Staged Connection (MCU) – Property Service Connection |
per application | $412.50 |
|
Staged Connection or Other Connection (RAL) - up to 10 lots |
per stage | $412.50 |
|
Staged Connection or Other Connection (RAL) - 11 to 50 lots |
per stage | $952.50 |
|
Staged Connection and/or Other Connection (RAL) - above 50 lots |
per stage | $1,462.50 |
| NETWORK WORKS Applications | Unit | 2018-19 fee for submission through a Registered Certifier ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – Property Service Connection |
per application | $1,237.50 |
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – up to 10 lots |
per stage | $1,237.50 |
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – 11 to 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $1,650 |
|
Other Connection (with Network Works) – above 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $2,062.50 |
| COMBINED CONNECTION and NETWORK Applications | Unit | 2018-19 fee for submission through a Registered Certifier ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Staged Connection (MCU) with Network Works – Property Service Connection |
per application | $1,650.00 |
|
Staged Connection and Other Connection with Network Works - up to 10 lots |
per stage | $1,650.00 |
|
Staged Connection and/or Other Connection with Network Works (RAL) - 11 to 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $2,625.00 |
|
Staged Connection and Other Connection with Network Works (RAL) - above 50 lots (per stage) |
per stage | $3,525.00 |
| OTHER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Applications | Unit | 2018-19 fee for submission through a Registered Certifier ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Fee (Pre-Start/On and Off Maintenance) | per inspection | $292.50 |
| Provisional/Certificate of Completion | per application | $412.50 |
| Provisional/Certificate of Completion (with Unitywater Easements) | per application | $495.00 |
| Application | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Report Review Fee (per aspect) | per report | $1,110.00 |
| Change to an Approval or Request to Change up to 5 Conditions | per application | $550.00 |
| Inspection Fee (Pre-Start/On and Off Maintenance) | per inspection | $390.00^ |
| Re-Inspection Fee (Pre-Start/On and Off Maintenance) | per inspection | $550.00 |
| Building Over or Adjacent to Sewer | per application | $660.00 |
| Sewage Pump Station Assessment Fee | per pump station | $6,600.00 |
| Infrastructure Agreement (PSP to AIC) | per agreement | $850.00* |
| Infrastructure Agreement (standard agreement) | per agreement | $8,000.00* |
| Infrastructure Agreement (non standard) | per agreement | POA* |
| Provisional/Certificate of Completion – Management Subdivision (confirmation of no outstanding rates) | per application | $55.00 |
| Provisional/Certificate of Completion | per application | $550.00^ |
| Provisional/Certificate of Completion (with Unitywater Easements) | per application | $660.00^ |
| Fast Track Fee** | per application | $2,500.00 |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
** This Fast Track Fee is in addition to normal development application fees. The fee is for a 5 day turnaround for applications. If Unitywater is unable to meet this timeframe, the Fast Track Fee will be refunded.
^ Only a portion of this charge is subject to GST. The remaining portion is GST exempt. This has resulted in a GST rate of 2.5% of the total charge. Read more.
Water services
| Description | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Water Meter Relocation Fee (less than 1 m) | per meter | $345.00 |
| Water Meter Relocation Fee (more than 1 m) | per meter | $920.00 |
| Raise or Lower Water Meter Box (below ground meter installations only) | per meter | $140.00 |
| Fee to Convert an Above Ground 20mm/25mm Meter to a Below Ground Meter of the Same Size | per meter | $400.00 |
| Excavating and Locating Existing Connection by Unitywater Services on Site | each | $515.00 |
| Installation of Lockable Ball Valve for Water Meter | per meter | $130.00* |
|
Water Supply - Standard New Metered Service Connection - 20mm (Note: for Non-Standard Connections refer to Price on Application Water and Sewerage Services) |
per connection | $1,135.00 |
| Connection Fee for 20mm diameter Water Service Pipe Only | per connection | $605.00 |
| Upgrade Existing 12mm to 20mm Service | per upgrade | $930.00 |
|
Water Supply - Standard New Metered Service Connection - 25mm (Note: for Non-Standard Connections refer to Price on Application Water and Sewerage Services) |
per connection | $2,080.00 |
| Administration Charge for Fees Refund - Water Connections | per refund | $80.00 |
| Domestic Water Meter Replacement, Calibration and Strip Meters (refundable if meter faulty) | per meter | $390.00 |
| Water Meter Charge Applying to Community Titled Properties (excluding installation) per unit - price per hour for on-site inspection including those required by 3rd party | per hour | $145 |
| Pressure and Flow Inspection Test | per inspection | $145 |
| Recycled Water Cross Connection Inspection | per inspection | $145 |
| Water Service Disconnection - Up to 25mm | per meter | $420 |
| Late Return Fee - Backflow Certificate | per month (or part thereof) | $85* |
| Water lost through damaged infrastructure | per kilolitre | $4.248 |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
Sewerage services
| Description | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing Blocked Drains (Normal Hours) - 2 hours minimum | per hour | $190* |
| Clearing Blocked Drains (After Hours) - 4 hours minimum | per hour | $380* |
| Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Survey of Sewer Length Related to Construction Adjacent to Sewer | per application | $600 |
| Special Sewerage Connection Fee - Godwin Beach, Beachmere Road Industrial Area and Donnybrook | per connection | $600 |
| Water Supply Restrictor (includes application and removal) | per instance | $190 |
| Sewerage Usage Review Residential | per application | $250 |
| Sewerage Usage Review Non Residential/Network | per application | $350 |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
Water and Sewerage services
| Description | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Location of a Water Meter or Locate and Mark Existing Junction (Sewerage) | each | $90 |
| Water and Sewer Services Search (Unimproved Land) | per application | $70 |
| Water and Sewer Services Search (Developed Land) | per application | $140 |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
Water services
| Description | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Fee for Duplex and Subdivisions Metered Service Connection up to 25mm | per connection | Price on application |
| Connection Fee for Greater than 25mm Water Service and Meter | per connection | Price on application |
| Connection Fee for Fire Services | per connection | Price on application |
| Install Water Meter Underground | per meter | Price on application |
| Raise/Lower Fire Hydrant | per hydrant | Price on application |
| Fee for Repair of Hydrant Damage | per hydrant | Price on application |
| Water Main Construct/Replace/Connect/Relocate | per application | Price on application |
| Water Services Other Upgrade/Relocate | per service | Price on application |
| Water Service Disconnection - Larger than 25mm | per meter | Price on application |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
Sewerage services
| Description | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ excl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Installation of New Sewerage Network Connection | per connection | Price on application |
| Raising/Lowering of Sewer Manholes on Private Property | per manhole | Price on application |
| Relocate Existing Sewer House Connection | per connection | Price on application |
| Shorten Existing Sewer House Connection | per connection | Price on application |
| Upgrade Sewer House Connection | per connection | Price on application |
| Relocate Sewer Access Chamber | per application | Price on application |
| Sewer Main Construction/Replacement | per application | Price on application |
| Sewer Services Other Upgrade/Relocate | per application | Price on application |
| Sewerage Disconnection | per application | Price on application |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
Please Note:
- Fees relating to applications made under the South East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act are to be paid to Unitywater.
- Fees relating to applications made under the Sustainable Planning Act are to be paid to the relevant Local Government.
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