Advice and resources
Need help with your wastewater or recycled water service? We’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow advice and handy resources to keep things running smoothly. Whether you have a septic system, curious about how recycled water works, or just want tips on maintenance and safety, you’ll find everything you need right here.
GMB Water Board Terms of Reference
GMB Water is a fully owned subsidiary of Mount Barker District Council (MBDC) established under Section 42 of the Local Government Act (SA) 1999. The objectives and purposes of GMB Water are set out in the Mount Barker Regional Wastewater Utility Charter 2024 (Charter). The Board of Directors (Board) of GMB Water has adopted these Terms of Reference to promote good corporate governance and guide the Board and its Committees in the exercise of their duties and responsibilities relating to GMB Water in the service of its customers and other stakeholders.
Application Forms
You can find all the essential GMB Water application forms here, in one convenient place. Whether you’re applying for a trade waste approval or a new wastewater connection, this page provides easy access to the forms you need.
Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
You can find our Purchase Order Terms and Conditions here, outlining how we work with our suppliers. We encourage you to take a moment to read them so you know what to expect when doing business with us.
Policies governing GMB Water
This section contains policies designed to keep the community informed and empowered with important information on governance for GMB Water.
GMB Water Asset Management Plan 2025
The GMB Water Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) aims to provide a clear and concise description of how GMB Water’s Asset Management Objectives (AMOs) have been translated and applied to the asset portfolio. It includes an overview and description of the asset portfolio and delivery against the AMOs, criticality and risk, and performance monitoring. The SAMP focuses on strategic issues relevant to the management of the wastewater collection and treatment and recycled water production and distribution assets, and describes the organisation’s approach to achieving organisational objectives and AMOs.
Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2035
This is the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) for GMB Water, the wholly owned wastewater subsidiary of the Mount Barker District Council, for the period spanning 2025 – 2035. The Long Term Financial Plan provides the forward financial capacity framework to resource the community’s needs and aspirations for GMB Water.
GMB Water Annual Business Plan 2025-2026
The Annual Business Plan (ABP) outlines GMB Water's priorities, services, projects, and budget for the financial year. It translates the long-term goals into short-term actions. It details how the budget will be allocated, what services will be provided, and how performance will be measured over the year. It operationalises the goals from the Long Term Financial Plan and the Strategic Asset Management Plans, ensuring that annual spending and project delivery align with long-term priorities and asset needs. Read the full and summary versions of the ABP for 2025/2026 below.
Wastewater & recycled water fees and charges
A summary of GM Water's fees and charges.
Environmental Improvement Program
GMB Water has a licence from the EPA to operate the Mount Barker Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), located on Springs Road, Mount Barker. That licence includes the requirement to submit for approval an EIP and/or revised Environment Improvement Program (EIP).