Relocation of a residential and commercial water connections.
Residential
Complete the application for water connection(WS1) [PDF, 1.6 MB] specifying the new location.
Once your application has been approved you will invoiced for the cost of the relocation of the water connection.
A relocation connection fee is payable for the relocation of a standard 15mm domestic connection.
Unless there are unusual circumstances a water connection should be relocated within 10 working days of receiving the payment.
Commercial
Complete the application for water connection(WS1) [PDF, 1.6 MB] and return it to the Council along with a copy of a water supply plan for the site showing where you want the meter located.
We will then assess your request and advise the application fee. Your application will not be processed until the appropriate fee has been paid in full.
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