Apply for a residential connection in Clevedon
What you need to know about new connections for existing properties.
Clevedon Village is growing. In response, we're working closely with local developers and installing new water and wastewater services to accommodate growth. All new developments will be required to connect to the new network. However, existing properties within the service area can also make the most of this opportunity and may also be able to connect.
This page is to help existing property owners understand more about water and wastewater connections, the cost and process involved in getting a connection. There are three connection options to consider (see below).
If you run a business or you’re looking to subdivide, contact us as additional fees may apply. Email [email protected] and please include your name and contact details.
These new connection options are available for existing properties only.
'Existing properties' is defined as: The property must have been liveable as of 1 March 2021.
Connection options
For all connection options, please note:
- Connection charges are subject to change annually.
Wastewater and standard water connection
- Connect to our reliable wastewater and water service.
- Reduce environmental pollution from failing septic tanks.
- A safe, reliable and resilient water supply that requires little ongoing maintenance or effort.
Wastewater and town to tank connection
- Connect to our reliable wastewater and water service.
- Reduce environmental pollution from failing septic tanks.
- Increase your resiliency while remaining self-sufficient most of the time.
- Designed to top-up your existing rain tank over a few days
Want to know more? Visit our town to tank page.
Wastewater only
- Connect to our reliable wastewater service.
- Reduce environmental pollution from failing septic tanks.
When will services be available?The new water and wastewater network in Clevedon is now live, with our first applicants receiving water and wastewater services.
The new water and wastewater network in Clevedon is now live, with our first applicants receiving water and wastewater services.
When will I be able to apply?Applications have opened. You can apply now.
Applications have opened. You can apply now.
Do I have to connect now?Connections for existing properties are voluntary, however, some property owners may be required to connect in the case of: future subdivision, intensification, or non-compliance of on-site wastewater systems as informed by Auckland Council.
Connections for existing properties are voluntary, however, some property owners may be required to connect in the case of: future subdivision, intensification, or non-compliance of on-site wastewater systems as informed by Auckland Council.
Do I have to decommission my septic tank?As a requirement of your building consent, your on-site wastewater system will need to be cleaned out and decommissioned. Once empty, the septic system can either be removed or treated with lime and backfilled. This work should be included in your private plumbing quote. In some cases, the clean septic system may be able to be used for on-site stormwater management. You can discuss this with your plumber/drain layer and Auckland Council.
As a requirement of your building consent, your on-site wastewater system will need to be cleaned out and decommissioned. Once empty, the septic system can either be removed or treated with lime and backfilled. This work should be included in your private plumbing quote. In some cases, the clean septic system may be able to be used for on-site stormwater management. You can discuss this with your plumber/drain layer and Auckland Council.
Will I need to install a wastewater pump?For most properties, the wastewater vacuum pit can be connected to via a gravity pipeline from the house. There may, however, be some situations where a pump is required. This should be identified by your plumber or drain layer and included in your estimate.
For most properties, the wastewater vacuum pit can be connected to via a gravity pipeline from the house. There may, however, be some situations where a pump is required. This should be identified by your plumber or drain layer and included in your estimate.
Can I connect to the water network without connecting to the wastewater network?No. We do not allow water connections if you haven't got a wastewater connection set up by us.
No. We do not allow water connections if you haven't got a wastewater connection set up by us.
I currently have a rain tank, what are my options for connecting to the water network?There are several options available:
1. Connect to the public water network and decommission your rain tank(s). This often frees up additional property space.
2. Connect to the public water network and retain the rain tank on a separate pipeline for garden watering purposes. For this option, the rain tank must be on a separate isolated plumbing system.
3. Connect to the public water supply and use it to top up your rain tank. You will require an additional rain tank meter to ensure that wastewater is calculated correctly.
There are several options available:
1. Connect to the public water network and decommission your rain tank(s). This often frees up additional property space.
2. Connect to the public water network and retain the rain tank on a separate pipeline for garden watering purposes. For this option, the rain tank must be on a separate isolated plumbing system.
3. Connect to the public water supply and use it to top up your rain tank. You will require an additional rain tank meter to ensure that wastewater is calculated correctly.
What happens to my stormwater if I no longer have a rain tank?When full, rain tanks provide little in the way of stormwater attenuation and water will overflow. Rain tanks can be left and used for stormwater attenuation if required or stormwater can be directed to the ground. You can talk with your plumber and drainlayer as well as Auckland Council if further on-site stormwater management work is proposed.
When full, rain tanks provide little in the way of stormwater attenuation and water will overflow. Rain tanks can be left and used for stormwater attenuation if required or stormwater can be directed to the ground. You can talk with your plumber and drainlayer as well as Auckland Council if further on-site stormwater management work is proposed.
What do I do now?Step 1: Contact us
Applications have opened so you can apply now.
Our connections team will check to ensure you have been provided with an indicative wastewater pit map. If not, our developer services engineer will contact you and provide an indicative plan for wastewater pit locations. This plan will assist you and your plumber in understanding the connection point from your property. If required, one of our developer services engineers can meet with you and your plumber/drainlayer to discuss.
Step 2: Contact a plumber
You should organise to meet your plumber/drainlayer at your property to discuss making a connection to the public network and decommissioning your water and/or wastewater system.
Following that visit, you should be able to determine the private costs for the works required to connect to the Clevedon network. Please note: The Building Act requires that all private work be carried out by licensed practitioners.
You can search for a registered plumber and drainlayer by visiting local directories or searching online. Contractor certification can be checked by asking to see their practice licence or by searching the public register at https://www.pgdb.co.nz/
Talk to your plumber about the timing of your private works and connections.
Step 3: Obtain a quote
The next step is to obtain a quote from your plumber and drainlayer for internal works associated with your connection.
If you're not ready to apply but would like more information, simply email our connections engineer on [email protected] and we will be in touch to answer your questions.
Step 1: Contact us
Applications have opened so you can apply now.
Our connections team will check to ensure you have been provided with an indicative wastewater pit map. If not, our developer services engineer will contact you and provide an indicative plan for wastewater pit locations. This plan will assist you and your plumber in understanding the connection point from your property. If required, one of our developer services engineers can meet with you and your plumber/drainlayer to discuss.
Step 2: Contact a plumber
You should organise to meet your plumber/drainlayer at your property to discuss making a connection to the public network and decommissioning your water and/or wastewater system.
Following that visit, you should be able to determine the private costs for the works required to connect to the Clevedon network. Please note: The Building Act requires that all private work be carried out by licensed practitioners.
You can search for a registered plumber and drainlayer by visiting local directories or searching online. Contractor certification can be checked by asking to see their practice licence or by searching the public register at https://www.pgdb.co.nz/
Talk to your plumber about the timing of your private works and connections.
Step 3: Obtain a quote
The next step is to obtain a quote from your plumber and drainlayer for internal works associated with your connection.
If you're not ready to apply but would like more information, simply email our connections engineer on [email protected] and we will be in touch to answer your questions.
Which properties are not eligible to apply?The local network infrastructure that has recently been constructed has been largely funded by local developers and landowners. This work is nearing completion enabling us to open applications for connections in Clevedon. While service will be enabled for a significant portion of Clevedon Village, some areas will not be able to connect during this initial livening of services. Mark Williams Place, Thorps Quarry Road and Twilight Road (with the exception of 2 Twilight Road, 1 Thorps Quarry Road) are not included in the current scope of works. In future, if there is further development in the area we will notify you.
The local network infrastructure that has recently been constructed has been largely funded by local developers and landowners. This work is nearing completion enabling us to open applications for connections in Clevedon. While service will be enabled for a significant portion of Clevedon Village, some areas will not be able to connect during this initial livening of services. Mark Williams Place, Thorps Quarry Road and Twilight Road (with the exception of 2 Twilight Road, 1 Thorps Quarry Road) are not included in the current scope of works. In future, if there is further development in the area we will notify you.