Water Connections
Applicants will need to contact Council to confirm if the property address is eligible for connections prior to payment being made.
Please complete the below form to apply for all water connections.
Associated Fees & Charges for Water Connection Applications
| Tapping Fee | 2026/2027 Fee (including GST) |
| Filtered water (20mm connection) | $585.00 |
| Unfiltered water (20mm connection) | $585.00 |
| Meter Charges | |
| 20mm meter – filtered | $391.00 |
| 20mm meter – unfiltered | $417.00 |
| Misc Charges | |
| Cut in new sewer junction (supervision fee only – applicant to supply all fittings) | $246.00 |
| Raw water signs | $8.00 |
| Legal point of discharge – stormwater | $97.00 |
| Flow control valve | $78.00 |
Notice of Works
A Notice of Work (NoW) specifies plumbing and drainage work to be carried out.
By law, plumbers and drainers must submit a NoW before starting work, except in some circumstances, for example, in the case of emergency work or minor works where the location of fixtures does not change.
Download and complete the Notice of Work available from the NSW Fair Trading website.
Lodging Details
By e-mail:
council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
In Person:
Council Office
61 Darling Street
Wentworth NSW 2648
By Mail:
Wentworth Shire Council
PO Box 81
Wentworth NSW 2648