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 | $1,950.00 |
| Application | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ 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 | $2,750.00 |
| Application | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ 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 | $4,700.00 |
| CONNECTION Application | Unit | 2018-19 fee for submission through a Registered Certifier ($ 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 | $2,500.00 |
* GST is applicable to this fee when charged.
** This Fast Track Fee is in addition to normal development application fees. The fee is for a 5 day turnaround for applications. If Unitywater is unable to meet this timeframe, the Fast Track Fee will be refunded.
Water services
| Description | Unit | 2018-19 price ($ 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.
Pricing update
GST now applies to services that may be performed by Registered Certifiers.
All other development services remain GST-exempt.
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