If a Council or Water Utility is considering a smart meter rollout one of the major cost savings can be to ensure that the correct meters and Automated Meter Readers (AMRs) are ordered, and that maximum benefit is gained from the existing meter fleet. Relatively new meters or meters with low flow levels can be retrofitted with a data logger rather than being fully replaced. This can be especially the case for meter fleet 32mm and above, which are of course the most expensive meters to buy and replace. Meters can also be of varying lengths (International Standard rather than Australian Standard) and have different flanges (V300 versus H4000 Elster meters for example) and meter couplings (nut and tail versus ball joint). Understanding the environment that meters exist in, above or below ground, meter pit types, meter service line materials and state of that pipework can ensure again that the correct meters and AMRs are sourced. All these factors ensure that project planning, costing and budgeting can be done with as much detail as possible. Ensuring the smooth flow of the project from the outset. Data Right have the skills necessary to undertake these detailed audits and provide comprehensive reporting and subsequent planning assistance.