Building and Developing

> How we can help

We assist land owners and developers to create the assets required to provide water, wastewater and recycled water services for our future customers.

We do this by providing the following services:

> Planning application referrals

Any land owner wishing to subdivide their land requires a Planning Permit from Council. To ensure that all water, wastewater and recycled water aspects are taken into consideration, councils refer Planning Permit applications to Coliban Water.

Our Land Development team reviews applications and can request councils to place conditions on the Planning Permit. These conditions ensure that the future owners of the land are able to enjoy a high level of water and sewerage services.

> Mains extensions

When a property is not fronted by a water, sewer or recycled water main, the developer has to extend the mains to access our services. The developer must design and construct these assets (mostly mains and sometimes pump stations), using the services of a registered mains extension consultant.

To ensure a high level of service to our customers, all mains extensions are to be designed and constructed in accordance with the National Codes published by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and our addenda (see 'Technical Standards' links).

Our Land Development team check the designs prepared by consultants and inspects the construction of the new assets to ensure they meet the requirements.

> Property connections

When a block of land is fronted by a water, sewer or recycled water main, the owner of the land can apply for Consent to Connect and become a Coliban Water customer.

> Building over assets and easements

Any structure that is constructed on an easement or within one meter of one of our assets will require our consent. This is also known as a ‘Buildover’.