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- How to get a Water Connection
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Connecting to the Water Network
Before you can connect to the City Council water network you must have the relevant planning permission if it is a new house or development.
You should note that Unauthorised Work will be deemed to be Unauthorised Development, will not comply with your Planning Permission and may result in prosecution.
Download Application Form for Permit to Connect to the Water Network
A fee of is payable depending on the pipe size.
Charges for Water Connections 2009
Step One - Meeting with Engineer from Sanitary Services
You should arrange to meet with an Engineer from the City Council. To do this you should contact Terryland Waterworks at 091536402
Please bring along all relevant drawings, planning permission and conditions to this meeting.
The Engineer will advise you on how to apply and what to include in your application.
Step Two - Pipe Laying
Following agreement with the Engineer you may proceed with laying the pipelines, subject to you having a Road Opening Licence (if required).
If requested by the Engineer you should:
- Arrange for testing of pipelines
- Submit a CCTV video of your pipelines
- Arrange for a Professionally Indemnified person to certify all testing.
Note that you must pay for all required testing and certification.
You are not permitted to connect to the Water Network until a Permit to Connect has been issued.
Step Three - Submit Application Form to Connect
Download Application Form for Permit to Connect to the Water Network
You should now complete your application form and submit to the Engineer for approval to connect.
If satisfied, the Engineer will issue a Connection Permit. You must follow all directions on this permit.
It is obligatory that the Foreman is present to inspect at the time of connection. It is your responsibility to contact him in advance and arrange a convenient time for inspection.
Please note that only in exceptional circumstances will Water Connections be permitted on Fridays or during weekends.
You must include the following documents with your application:
- Copy of Planning Permission, including all conditions
- Site Map (Scale 1:1000) showing water main and sewers to be served in the development works.
- Description of Water Connection with drawing (Scale 1:100) detailing proposed work
- Additional Drawings:- (as directed by Galway City Council Engineer)
- Copy of receipt of fee of Water Connection
- Signed Certificate of Compliance (if required) with copy of Professional Indemnity Insurance included
Your completed Application Form and attached documentation should be returned to:
Terryland Waterworks,
Dyke Road,
Galway
Charges for Water Connections 2009
| Pipe Size | Amount |
| 0.5" ( 15mm ) | € 410 |
| 0.75" ( 20mm ) | € 460 |
| 1.0" ( 25mm ) | € 525 |
| 2.0" ( 50mm ) | € 680 |
| 3.0" ( 80mm ) | € 975 |
| 4.0" ( 100mm ) | € 1,400 |
| 6.0" ( 150mm ) | € 2,700 |
| 8.0" ( 200mm ) | € 4,000 |
| 9.0" ( 225mm ) | € 5,400 |
| 10" ( 250mm ) |
€ 6,620 |
| 12" ( 300mm ) | € 8,200 |