Water meter approval - Central Highlands Regional Council - Queensland

Description

You will require this approval to install, alter, disconnect or remove a water meter. Water meters can be connected to residential and commercial properties.

A water meter is a device that records the amount of water being used on your property. Your meter will be commonly located out front of your residence, near the front boundary of your property inside a meter box.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

You may be required to ensure that all lot numbers and boundary pegs are clearly visible on the property before the water meters are installed. In some cases, you may also be required to install a conduit by under-road boring.

You may also be required to get your property surveyed prior to submitting your application.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please contact your council for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Water meter approval - Please contact your council for information on the current application process and relevant form.

Application process

Apply

To apply for this approval, you must:

  • complete the approved application form
  • pay the prescribed fee.

If you are applying for a commercial water meter connection, you may be required to provide hydraulic plans with your application.

For commercial properties intending to connect a water meter, you may need to supply the relevant Operational Works (OPW) or Reconfigure a lot (RAL) approvals.

Additional information

Water meters must be installed by a licensed plumber.

Administering agency

Central Highlands Regional Council

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Central Highlands Regional Council
Operating address: 65 Egerton Street
Emerald, Queensland 4720
Mailing address: PO BOX 21
Emerald, Queensland 4720
Phone: 1300 242 686
Fax: 1300 242 687
Email: enquiries@chrc.qld.gov.au
Website: Central Highlands Regional Council (Opens in new window)