Waterworks Variation Regulations 2004 (SA)

South Australia

Waterworks Variation Regulations 2004

under the Waterworks Act 1932

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1. Short title

2. Commencement

3. Variation provisions

Part 2—Variation of Waterworks Regulations 1996

1. Variation of regulation 29—Other charges

Part 1—Preliminary

1—Short title

These regulations may be cited as the Waterworks Variation Regulations 2004.

2—Commencement

These regulations will come into operation on 1 July 2004.

3—Variation provisions

In these regulations, a provision under a heading referring to the variation of specified regulations varies the regulations so specified.

Part 2—Variation of Waterworks Regulations 1996

4—Variation of regulation 29—Other charges

Regulation 29(1)—delete subregulation (1) and substitute:

(1)Subject to any other provisions of these regulations, the following charges are payable to the Corporation:

Standard capital contribution		$2 442.00
Connection charge (this charge includes the charge for installation of a meter)
Nominal diameter:
•      20 mm		$1 648.00
•      25 mm		$2 059.00
•      40 mm		$3 198.00
•       50 mm		$3 850.00
•      greater than 50 mm		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Installation of meter
Nominal diameter of connection:
•      20 mm		$264.00
•      25 mm		$337.00
•      40 mm		$685.00
•      50 mm		$1 251.00
Relocation of new 20 mm or 25 mm service by 4 metres or less and installation of meter
Relocation distance:
•      0.5 metre or less		$631.00
•      more than 0.5 metre but not more than 1 metre		$701.00
•       more than 1 metre but not more than 2 metres		$776.00
•       more than 2 metres but not more than 3 metres		$852.00
•       more than 3 metres but not more than 4 metres		$930.00
Installation of manifold and meters for each unit in a strata or community scheme (Nominal meter diameter on the manifold: 20 mm)		$337.00 for each meter connected to manifold
Connection of fire service communication pipe
Nominal diameter:
•       100 mm		$7 529.00
•       150 mm		$9 552.00
•       greater than 150 mm		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Installation of additional isolating valve for fire service
Nominal diameter:
•       100 mm		$2 063.00
•       150 mm		$2 751.00
•       200 mm		$3 396.00
•       greater than 200 mm		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Replace meter
Nominal diameter of connection:
•       15 mm and 20 mm		$230.00
•       25 mm		$281.00
•       32 mm and 40 mm		$471.00
•       50 mm		$752.00
•       greater than 50 mm		Corporation's costs of replacement
Repair or replace fittings other than meters
Nominal diameter of connection:
•      15 mm and 20 mm		$156.00
•      25 mm		$156.00
•      32 mm and 40 mm		$248.00
•      50 mm		$281.00
•      greater than 50 mm		Corporation's costs of repair or replacement
Disconnection of a fire service from land		$2 329.00
Disconnection of any other service 50 mm or less from main pipe		$331.00
Disconnection of any other service greater than 50 mm from main pipe		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Provision of permanent overhead standpipe and meter (including connection to main pipe)		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Relocation of existing 20 mm and 25 mm water services by 4 metres or less
Relocation distance:
•      0.5 metre or less		$388.00
•      more than 0.5 metre but not more than 1 metre		$490.00
•      more than 1 metre but not more than 2 metres		$566.00
•      more than 2 metres but not more than 3 metres		$670.00
•      more than 3 metres but not more than 4 metres		$777.00
Rotation of 20 mm and 25 mm water meters up to 180 degrees		$118.00
Charge for raising or lowering pipe connecting land to main pipe
Nominal diameter of connection:
•      15 mm and 20 mm		$372.00
•      over 20 mm but not exceeding 50 mm		$631.00
•      greater than 50 mm		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Charge for shortening length of pipe connecting land to main pipe
Nominal diameter of connection:
•      20 mm and 25 mm		$566.00
•      32 mm, 40 mm and 50 mm		$631.00
•      greater than 50 mm		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Charge to extend length of pipe connecting land to main pipe		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Charge to restore water supply following restriction of supply at meter		$44.80
Charge to restore water supply following restriction of supply at main pipe		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Charge to restore water supply—where communication pipe in ground and can be used		$323.00
Charge to provide and install underground box to cover meter
Nominal diameter:
•      20 mm and 25 mm		$470.00
•      32 mm, 40 mm and 50 mm		$1 405.00
•      greater than 50 mm		estimated cost quoted by Corporation
Charge to test meter at request of consumer		$102.00
Charge to read meter at request of consumer		$17.90
Charge to provide certificate of rates or charges unpaid for the purposes of settlement of land transactions		$8.15
Charge for statement of existence or non-existence of encumbrances in favour of the Corporation or back flow prevention devices		$6.45
Charge for hire of portable hydrant—for each period of 3 months or part of such a period		$51.50
Charge for additional administrative cost in relation to breach of terms and conditions of hire of hydrant		$100.00
Charge for additional administrative cost in relation to a dishonoured cheque used to pay a charge or other amount under these regulations		$11.80
Charge for additional administrative cost in relation to a charge or other amount due under these regulations but not paid by the date for payment in the notice served on the person liable		$6.50
Charge for visit in relation to the non-payment of a charge or other amount to the land in relation to which the charge or amount is payable		$23.80

Note—

As required by section 10AA(2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1978, the Minister has certified that, in the Minister's opinion, it is necessary or appropriate that these regulations come into operation as set out in these regulations.

Made by the Governor

with the advice and consent of the Executive Council

on 27 May 2004

No 105 of 2004

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