In 2004, Christchurch City Council introduced the Authorised Water Supply Installers' Register. The registered contractors working on the network follow procedures and work in a hygienic manner.
Only water supply installers authorised under this scheme are permitted to undertake water supply related work for Council, involving:
- Council water mains contracts (asset renewals and new main assets).
- Council water submain contracts (asset renewal and new submain assets).
- Installation of fire services and fire service connections.
- New subdivision connection and subdivision reticulation works.
- Connection of any new pump station or reservoir to the Council reticulation.
The following work is specifically excluded:
- Reactive maintenance work on the existing system.
- Temporary connections to the water supply system via fire hydrants.
- New metered water connections.
All work carried out should conform to the standards set out in Christchurch City Council's Construction Standard Specifications and all materials used should be acceptable to Council.
Authorised Water Supply Installer Register
The Authorised Water Supply Installer Register has been established to ensure that the individual controlling the work at a work site is aware of the hygiene, work standards, and Council standards and procedures to be followed.
Each water supply reticulation work site is required to have an authorised installer working permanently on site who controls the work. Authorised installers need to be suitably experienced individual workers who have relevant experience and skills and who have committed to ongoing training towards the National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Service Person).
To become authorised, applicants need to provide evidence to Christchurch City Council that they have:
- Experience in carrying out water supply work in accordance with industry best practice and are familiar with Council standards and specifications.
- Completed or are actively working towards the National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Service Person).
- Completed temporary traffic management training.
- Health and safety systems in place.
- Quality assurance systems in place.
- Public liability insurance cover.
- The resources to carry out the work quickly and efficiently.
They also agree to be bound by the Terms and Conditions set out for the scheme.
To become an authorised water supply installer
- Read the terms and conditions [PDF 200KB]
- Complete the application form [PDF 60KB]
- Send the Application form plus the $100 non-refundable application fee per applicant (not per company) and all required documentation to:
Asset Engineer (Reticulation)
City Environment Asset Management Team
Christchurch City Council
PO Box 237
Christchurch 73014
- If during the assessment of an application, Council concludes that there is insufficient evidence that the applicant has the necessary experience and resources to carry out authorised work in accordance with Council regulations and standards, an on-site technical assessment will be required before approval can be given.
- Approval will be given in writing only and is only awarded to the individual and not to commercial entities. It is not transferable and can be withdrawn by the Council upon non-compliance with the rules and regulations as outlined in the specification.
Please note that Council requires a minimum of six weeks processing time. Enquiries about the scheme can be made by phoning the Council's Waste enquiries on (03) 941 8830 .
