Tariffs
Tariffs from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010
Water & Waste Water Service & Volumetric Charges
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Wastewater Charges - Vacant Land
Cistern & Other Charges
Water Information Statement
Special Meter Reading
Water Sales
Septic Tank Charges
Restriction Charges
Subdivision Administration Charges
Private Property Water & Sewerage Fees
Water & Wastewater Service & Volumetric Charges
|
Water Charges |
Price $ - 1 July 2009 |
|
Volumetric (per kL) |
|
|
Annual fixed service charges |
160.11 |
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Wastewater | ||
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Township |
Annual Wastewater Service Charges |
Volumetric Wastewater Charge per Kilolitre |
|
Baranduda |
223.74 |
N/a |
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Barnawartha |
386.46 |
N/a |
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Beechworth |
268.49 |
N/a |
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Bellbridge |
313.23 |
N/a |
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Benalla |
223.74 |
N/a |
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Bright |
268.49 |
N/a |
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Bundalong |
371.20 |
N/a |
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Chiltern |
290.86 |
N/a |
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Corryong |
290.86 |
N/a |
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Cudgewa |
N/a |
N/a |
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Dartmouth |
335.60 |
N/a |
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Devenish |
N/a |
N/a |
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Glenrowan |
N/a |
N/a |
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Goorambat |
N/a |
N/a |
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Harrietville |
N/a |
N/a |
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Kiewa / Tangambalanga |
386.46 |
N/a |
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Mount Beauty |
268.49 |
N/a |
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Moyhu |
N/a |
N/a |
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Myrtleford |
268.49 |
N/a |
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Oxley |
N/a |
N/a |
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Porepunkah |
268.49 |
N/a |
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Rutherglen / Wahgunyah |
268.49 |
N/a |
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Springhurst |
N/a |
N/a |
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St James |
N/a |
N/a |
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Tallangatta |
290.86 |
N/a |
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Tungamah |
N/a |
N/a |
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Walwa |
N/a |
N/a |
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Wangaratta |
223.74 |
N/a |
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Whitfield |
N/a |
N/a |
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Wodonga |
223.74 |
N/a |
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Yackandandah |
290.86 |
N/a |
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Yarrawonga |
223.74 |
N/a |
The table below details the water service charges applicable for other meter sizes based on the 20mm base rate shown above.
|
Meter Size |
Base Rate |
|
20mm |
160.11 |
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25mm |
250.20 |
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32mm |
409.94 |
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40mm |
640.58 |
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50mm |
1,000.89 |
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80mm |
2,562.36 |
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100mm |
4,003.68 |
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150mm |
9,008.32 |
|
200mm |
16,014.84 |
|
250mm |
25,023.19 |
|
300mm |
36,033.41 |
|
20mm - Eskdale* |
240.17 |
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25mm - Eskdale* |
375.30 |
The above tariffs apply to Supply by Agreements with the exception that a 20% reduction will be applied to volumetric charges where the supply is non-potable
(i.e. Does not meet world health organisation guidelines).
*Fixed water charges for Eskdale are calculated on a 50% loading above the standard fixed rate. Any increase in meter size, for this system, will be charged on the same basis.
- Water
The Corporation will commence billing a property from the date of supply of water (tapping) to the property.
- Sewerage
The Corporation will commence billing for sewerage at the end of the calendar month from issue of the P.I.C. consent number unless notified of extenuating circumstances at the time of issue of consent.
Wastewater Charges - Vacant Land
In the following towns properties with wastewater services available but not connected are charged an annual fee as detailed below.
|
Township |
Annual Charge |
|
Bundalong |
$185.60 |
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Barnawartha |
$193.23 |
|
Kiewa / Tangambalanga |
$193.23 |
Charges will not be applied until the scheme is declared rateable.
Cistern & Other Charges (New Charges)
|
Item |
Annual Charge |
|
Fire Service Charge |
$80.40 |
|
Cistern Charges |
$50.40 |
|
Minor TradeWaste Charges |
$126.30 |
Water Information Statement(GST Free)
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Based on estimated read |
$51.00 |
Special Meter Reading (GST Free)
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Tenancy readings |
$25.50 |
|
Other special readings |
$51.00 |
Water Sales (GST Free)
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Key Deposit |
$50.00 |
|
Administration Fee |
$24.20 |
|
Every 1000 litres |
$2.00 |
|
Moneca Card Fee |
$10.00 |
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Reuse Water |
$1.00 per kilolitre |
Septic Tank Charges (GST Free)
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Administration charge |
Minimum $76.50 |
|
Volume Charge |
$25.50 per KL or part thereof with minimum charge of $76.50 |
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Per portable |
$20.30 |
Restriction Charges (GST Free)
If a visit to a property is required to obtain payment for account, a $50.00 fee is payable during business hours and $160.00 for after hours.
Subdivision Administration Charges
In addition to the relevant Headworks charges developments attract an Administration and Auditing charge levied at the rate of 3.5% on the estimated value of the works.
Fees relating to private property connections for water & sewerage services
Charges have been made in accordance with the Essential Services Commission's final determination on North East Water's prices and are derived from the Corporation's Water Supply and Sewerage Administrative By Law 125.
Sewer related charges
|
Description |
Charge |
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Standard Residential Connection (a) |
$163.30 |
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All other connections |
$214.30 |
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Alterations to existing connections and/or drains |
$142.80 |
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Disconnection ("cut and seal") |
$40.70 |
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Sewer information (asset location plan) including: |
$30.50 |
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Re-examination of any necessary alterations, amendment or correction to plans submitted by plumber. |
$30.50 |
(a) Standard residential connection applies to single residences. Includes new connections and single redevelopments.
(b) Small industrial/commercial connection applies to connections at premises other than major developments (shopping centres, universities, hospitals, industrial complexes, etc)
Water related charges
|
Service Pipe Size(mm) |
Tapping Fee |
Connection Fee |
Total |
Water Disconnection Fee |
|
20 |
$61.20 |
$173.40 |
$234.60 |
$102.00 |
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25 |
$71.40 |
$306.10 |
$377.50 |
$102.00 |
|
32 |
$81.50 |
$612.30 |
$693.80 |
$102.00 |
|
40 |
$91.80 |
$867.50 |
$959.30 |
$102.00 |
|
50 |
$102.00 |
$2041.10 |
$2143.10 |
$102.00 |
|
80 |
$408.20 |
$2653.60 |
$3061.80 |
$102.00 |
|
100 |
$510.30 |
$3419.10 |
$3929.40 |
$102.00 |
|
150 |
$612.30 |
$3674.30 |
$4286.60 |
$102.00 |
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225 |
$714.40 |
$5868.80 |
$6583.20 |
$102.00 |
Note: Connection fee relates to metered services only. Additional meters may be purchased for multi unit development etc. for the cost of the appropriately sized connection fee.
All tapping/plugging materials and labour to be supplied by the plumber.
Fire Services
Tapping Fee
|
Meter Size |
Charge/Fee |
|
20mm |
$61.20 |
|
25mm |
$71.40 |
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32mm |
$81.50 |
|
40mm |
$91.80 |
|
50mm |
$102.00 |
|
80mm |
$102.00 |
|
100mm |
$102.00 |
|
150mm |
$102.00 |
|
225mm |
$102.00 |
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Fire Service Information |
$204.10 |
|
Fire service charge (per lot) |
$80.40 |
|
Sealing Fire Hose Taps (per tap) |
$51.00 |
|
Testing Water Meters |
Charge |
|
20mm - 25mm |
$121.00 |
|
32mm or larger |
Actual cost |
|
Backflow Prevention Devices |
Charge |
|
Application assessment fee |
$141.80 |
|
Annual fee for renewal of the agreement |
$61.10 |
Trade Waste Charges
Minor Trade Waste
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Application Fee ("Add/Alter" inc. PIC Number) |
$142.80 |
|
Annual Inspection and Discharge Fee |
$126.30 |
Build Over Easement
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Application Fee |
$56.20 |
Major Trade Waste Charges
Tradewaste charges per unit (per kg)
|
Item |
Charge |
|
Volume |
$1.1197 |
|
Chemical Oxygen Demand |
$0.3233 |
|
Suspended Solids |
$0.0883 |
|
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen |
$1.0469 |
|
Total Phosphorus |
$12.7238 |
Trade Waste charges used to calculate the penalty in accordance with By-law 135 when limit exceeded.
|
Item |
Charge |
|
Total Dissolved Solids |
$0.0883 |
|
Oil and Grease |
$0.0883 |
|
Ammonia |
$0.0883 |
|
Sodium |
$0.0883 |
|
Total Oxidised Sulphur |
$0.6040 |
|
pH |
$124.0486 |
Headworks Charges
|
Description |
Charge |
|
Per lot < 450 sqm |
$563.00 |
|
Per lot 450-1350 sqm |
$1,127.00 |
|
Per lot > 1350 sqm |
$2,254.00 |