ACT sewerage charges — industrial and commercial
Effective 1 July 2008.
This schedule only relates to sewerage fees and charges for businesses, for full schedules of charges please refer to the 
water and sewerage schedule of charges from 1 July 2008 and to the Schedule of charges for water and sewer main connections.
For further information and terms and conditions please refer to the ACT water and sewerage connection and supply standard customer contract.
Annual charges for sewerage services are billed quarterly.
GST does not apply to sewerage services unless otherwise stated.
1. |
Sewerage charges |
charge |
1.1 |
For the supply of sewerage services to a Class 1 parcel of land |
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$443.82 per annum |
1.2 |
For the supply of sewerage services to:
- each residential unit contained in a building or buildings erected on a Class 2 parcel of land
- common property that is classified as a class 2 parcel of land
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$443.82 per annum |
1.3 |
For the supply of sewerage services to each residential unit contained in a building erected on a Class 3 parcel of land which is, on the first day of a financial year, held under a weekly or fortnightly tenancy from the Territory |
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$443.82 per annum |
1.4 |
For the supply of sewerage services to a Class 4 parcel of land |
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$443.82 per annum |
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together with
for each flushing cistern or flush valve situated on the parcel of land in excess of two flushing cisterns or flush valves.
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$217.02 per annum
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1.5 |
For the supply of sewerage services to a Class 5 parcel of land |
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$443.82 per annum |
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together with
for each flushing cistern or flush valve situated on the parcel of land in excess of two flushing cisterns or flush valves.
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$434.04 per annum
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1.6 |
Unconnected charge
Where sewerage services are available but not connected to a parcel of land. |
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$443.82 per annum |
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2. Sewerage services charging categories
Classes of parcels of land for the provision of sewerage services
For the purpose of this section, a "subsidiary building" is a building that is only used for purposes connected with the use of the main building.
2.1 Class 1 (single residential)
This category applies to a parcel of land where sewerage services are supplied to:
- a single residential dwelling, and no other building is erected on the land; or
- a single residential dwelling containing only a house and a flat, and no other building is erected on the land; or
- land where more than one building is erected, and one is a single residential dwelling and any other buildings are subsidiary buildings; or
- land where more than one building is erected, and one is a single residential dwelling containing only a house and a flat, and any other buildings are subsidiary buildings.
This category does not apply to Class 3 land
2.2 Class 2 (multiple residential)
This category applies to a parcel of land where:
- the parcel is held under a Crown lease from the Commonwealth; and
- sewerage services are supplied to:
- a building containing more than one residential dwelling, but no other building is erected on the land; or
- two or more buildings, each of which contains a residential dwelling or dwellings, and no other buildings are erected on the land; or
- a building containing more than one residential dwelling, or two or more buildings each of which contains a residential dwelling or dwellings; and another building or buildings that are subsidiary buildings.
This category does not apply to Class 3 land
2.3 Class 3 (Commonwealth-owned residential)
This category applies to a parcel of land where sewerage services are supplied to a building containing residential dwellings owned by the Commonwealth on Territory Land.
2.4 Class 4 (special category)
This category applies to a parcel of land where sewerage services are supplied to:
- a church, hospital, benevolent institution or charitable institution, and no other building is erected on the land
- any of two or more buildings erected on a parcel of land, one of which comes within Class 3, and any others are subsidiary buildings
- land leased from the Commonwealth that is occupied by, or used in connection with, a school that is registered (or provisionally registered) under the Education Act 2004, including grounds belonging to, or used in connection with, such a school.
2.5. Class 5 (general)
This category applies to the supply of sewerage services to all other parcels of land (including to the Australian National University and the University of Canberra).
2.6 Unit titles
- A unit is a Class 1 parcel of land if the Crown lease provides that the unit shall be used for residential purposes only.
- The common property, where it comprises a separate parcel of land, is a Class 2 parcel of land if the Crown lease of each of the units provides that they are to be used for residential purposes only.
- A unit is a Class 5 parcel of land if the Crown lease provides that the unit is to be used for a purpose other than residential purposes.
- The common property, where it comprises a separate parcel of land, is a Class 5 parcel of land if the Crown lease of any of the units provides that they are to be used for a purpose other than residential purposes.
Where a parcel of land is sub-divided into units and common property rights under the Unit Titles Act 2001 or the Community Title Act 2001:
- each unit comprises a separate parcel of land; and
- each common property comprises a separate parcel of land, but only while sewerage services are supplied to it.
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Sewerage miscellaneous fees and charges
5 |
Miscellaneous fees |
GST exclusive |
GST inclusive |
5.3 |
Fee payable upon request for a certificate showing the amount of charges payable in respect of a quantity of water or of a parcel of land |
$28.00 |
(no GST) |
5.4 |
Attendance (debt collection or disconnection/restriction) first visit in a 12-month period (in office hours) |
$51.00 |
(no GST) |
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Attendance (debt collection or disconnection/restriction) within a year of a previous visit (in office hours) |
$70.00 |
(no GST) |
6 |
Work as executed drawings |
GST exclusive |
GST inclusive |
6.1 |
Work as executed drawings resubmission fee (for the third and any subsequent submission of drawings that have already been rejected twice as incorrect or not compliant with standards) |
$512.00 |
(no GST) |
6.2 |
Work as executed drawings non-compliance fee (for drawings that are submitted and do not comply with ActewAGL electronic file standards) |
$256.00 |
(no GST) |
7 |
Miscellaneous charges |
GST exclusive |
GST inclusive |
7.1 |
Dishonoured cheque and credit card reversal (administration charge). The greater of |
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$12.73 per account or
$29.09 per cheque or reversal |
$14.00 per account or
$32.00 per cheque or reversal |
7.2 |
Direct debit reject |
$8.18 per reject |
$9.00 per reject |
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Payment assistance
ActewAGL offers a range of flexible payment options. If you would like information on these or if you need payment assistance, visit pay your account or call us on 13 14 93.
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Sewer main connections |
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Charge |
18.1 |
100mm diameter junction into 150mm diameter main |
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$1,381.00 |
18.2 |
100mm diameter junction into 225mm
diameter main |
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$1,494.00 |
18.3 |
100mm diameter junction into 300mm diameter main |
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$1,607.00 |
18.4 |
Break out existing 150mm, 225mm or 300mm diameter main to a new manhole |
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$1,156.00 |
18.5 |
Connection to existing standard manhole without
drop, 100mm, 150mm or 225mm diameter |
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$2,313.00 |
18.6 |
150mm connection to existing standard
manhole including external drop of up to 2 metres |
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$6,089.00 |
| Rate for each additional metre
of drop |
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$220.00 |
18.7 |
225mm connection to existing standard manhole including
external drop of up to 2 metres |
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$6,089.00 |
Rate for each additional metre of drop |
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$220.00 |
18.8 |
Provide 100mm or 150mm diameter
collar out of existing standard sewer manhole for house connection
without drop |
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$2,517.00 |
18.9 |
Connecting main to end of existing main or collar
out of existing manhole, 150mm or 225mm |
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$1,893.00 |
18.10 |
100mm diameter PVC temporary connection
to standard sewer manhole including removal of PVC pipe from manhole
at completion of project |
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$1,893.00 |
18.11 |
Alterations to height of manhole. Raise or lower manhole up to 300mm where the only alteration is to the neck of the manhole and the total length of neck and ring does not exceed 450mm |
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$844.00 |
18.12 |
Supply and fit "gatic" type cover
to an existing manhole |
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$1,074.00 |
18.13 |
Disconnection (temporary cap off) of sewer tie for
non-compliance |
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$752.00 |
18.14 |
Permanent disconnection of sewer
connection to a main 150mm or 225mm
Note: This price does not include excavation works which are commonly carried out by the project contractor (or by ActewAGL at a negotiated price) |
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$752.00
plus excavation |
18.15 |
Rebuild sewer manhole
Gatic (if required) |
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$5,577.00
$425.00 |
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Please note the following.
The above charges relating to (non-contestable) sewer main connections apply to basic installations only. Additional charges will apply to non-standard components, work of unusual complexity or work that is necessary outside of normal business hours. Estimates can be supplied on request.
Only property owners or their authorised agents are entitled to apply to ActewAGL for the (non-contestable) works listed in this schedule.
A connection/disconnection design plan, approved by ActewAGL, must accompany requests for quotations (except in the case of raising/lowering manholes, raising/lowering meters or raising/lowering stopcocks if they remain in their current location).
It is the responsibility of the lease owner (or authorised agent) to meet the costs of ActewAGL charges together with all internal and external works which may be necessary to carry out a connection or disconnection to ACTEW Corporation's water and sewerage network.
Where a customer causes damage to ACTEW Corporation’s water or sewerage system, including actions that lead to a blockage in the sewerage system, the customer will be required to reimburse ActewAGL for the costs it incurred in rectifying that damage.
Officers of ActewAGL are the only persons permitted to work on, cut or tap into ACTEW Corporation’s mains or remove meters unless authorised by ActewAGL. All other work is contestable and, when approved by ActewAGL, can be carried out by licensed trades persons. ActewAGL will, however, prepare a quotation for contestable works if requested.
Quotations cover work that must be undertaken by ActewAGL on mains owned by ACTEW Corporation. Quotations include preparatory tasks such as notification of customers and shut down of the network. Unless stated above, the contractor is responsible for all other work including road opening, traffic permits, preparation of the site, excavation, backfilling and restoration.
Where the site is not ready at the nominated time to allow ActewAGL crews to commence work, additional charges will apply for rescheduled works.
Stormwater connection costs are not listed. Prices will be prepared as a quotation upon request. GST will apply.
GST is not applicable to water and sewerage-related works unless otherwise stated.
Trade or technical enquiries
Phone 02 6248 3555
8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
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ActewAGL Distribution ABN 76 670 568 688 operates the water and sewerage assets of ACTEW Corporation Ltd ABN 86 069 381 960