When and why you would request a special water meter reading

If you are purchasing a new home in Hervey Bay it is a good idea to request a special water meter reading on the property prior to settlement. This will ensure you don’t pay for unbilled water used by the previous occupants.

The charges calculated from the special water meter reading will be credited to you the purchaser, at settlement, as the unbilled water will be included on the property’s next scheduled water account.

Who is responsible for arranging the special water meter reading?

It is in the best interest of the purchaser to arrange and pay for a special water meter reading.

The vendor may contact the purchaser to obtain figures from the reading and arrangements can then be made about settlement of the account.

Usually, this liaison occurs between both parties’ solicitors but it is always a good idea to check.

Fees and Charges

All fees must be paid on lodgement of the Special Water Metering Reading Application Form.

The 2007/08 fee payable upon application is $65.00.

How do I apply?

There are a number of options for obtaining a Special Water Metering Reading Application Form:

• Click on the link above and download from the website.
• In person from Wide Bay Water Corporation, 29-31 Ellengowan Street, Urangan
• Telephone Wide Bay Water Corporation and request that an application be forwarded to you via fax, mail or use the online enquiry form.

What happens next?

Once Wide Bay Water Corporation has received your lodgement together with payment, you will receive a letter within the required time, containing the special reading, last reading billed and calculations of the average daily usage.

Contact....

Wide Bay Water Corporation on 1300 808 888, fax 4125 5118 or use the online enquiry form to find out more about arranging your new water connection or special water meter reading.