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Large water meter assembly designs 

How to use the assembly designs 

Access the Guidelines for Large Water Meter Standard Arrangement Drawings  (updated 1 July 2020) for information about how to use the assembly designs.

Version 2.0 updated to reflect the following:

  • Electromagnetic (magflow) meters not accepted from 1 July 2019.
  • Installation of meter assemblies >DN50 revised from “at the property boundary” to “within private property and close to the front boundary”.
  • It is the responsibility of the hydraulic consultant to ensure water meter assemblies are appropriately sized.
  • Sourcing options for ≤DN50 and ≥DN80.

How to order a large meter

  1. Download and complete the Large Water Meter Order Form (updated August 2021). Prices for water meter assemblies can be found in our Developer Customer Price List (please refer to our website for latest version). You will need to provide the following information:
    • Site contact details
    • Site address
    • Standard Water Meter Arrangement required
    • Application number (e.g. 19-PNT-12345)
    • Drawing number
    • Billing details for large water meter order (if different to site contact details)

  2. Submit via email to LargeMeters@urbanutilities.com.au, with all required information (including relevant designs showing the location of requested metering arrangement/s).

  3. Following receipt of a correctly completed Large Meter Order form, a quote for the meter and delivery will be issued within three business days. Installation must be arranged separately with your contractor.

  4. Allow three weeks from payment for delivery. For delivery to site, contact our contractor on 0437 019 292 or via email at large.metersqld@ventia.com.au.

    5. Electromagnetic meter installation

    Once your mag-flow meter has been installed, please contact us on 07 3432 2200 to schedule commissioning.

  5. Following installation, the developer (or consultant) must submit a meter installation form with the as-constructed package (PDF) required for Connection Certificate.
  

Large Water Meter Arrangement drawings for existing assemblies (no longer available)*

* From 1 July 2019, electromagnetic water meter assembly orders are no longer accepted.  Please amend project drawings to allow for the new designs.  

Smaller meter types

For DN50 and smaller water meter assemblies for domestic services, contact your local plumbing supplier for Urban Utilities approved meters.