A service connection application, or SCA, must be completed and an approval issued for all connections to Council owned infrastructure.
Connections that require a service connection application include:
- Water
- Stormwater
- Wastewater
- Vehicle crossings (which are non-compliant with the Infrastructure Development Code).
- Streetlight removal or installation
- Install backflow prevention
Connections to Council's water supply system are normally arranged through the subdivision or building consent process.
All developments where infrastructure is being vested to Council, require a Development Works Approval (DWA) prior to the commencement of construction. For further information see the Development Works Approval (DWA) webpage.
Approved Contractors
All connections to Council infrastructure, with the exception of a vehicle crossing, must be carried out by a Council approved contractor.
The service connection approval will not be issued until an approved contractor has been nominated and the SCA team has been notified.
For a list of companies who have Council approved contractors, please see the link below. For any questions regarding approved contractors, please contact Barry Sarjeant at Tauranga City Council.
List of companies who have Council approved contractors (19kb pdf)
Service Connection Fees
A list of service connection fees can be found via the following link
View service connection fees
Applying for a new service connection? Check if development contributions may be payable
If you are applying for a new service connection, then development contributions may be payable. Request an estimate of development contributions by completing the online form below.
Request an estimate of development contributions
For more information, email developmentcontributions@tauranga.govt.nz or call the Development Contributions team on 07 577 7000.
Apply here:
If you have any questions about your service connection application, please contact us on (07) 577 7000 or sca@tauranga.govt.nz
Confirmation of Application submission
Once your application has been properly submitted and received, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application.
If you do not immediately receive confirmation of your submission or do not receive further communications from Tauranga City Council within 5 business days following your submission, please contact us on (07) 577 7000 or sca@tauranga.govt.nz