Land Development
We aim to provide high quality water and wastewater to new land developments and subdivisions as part of our services. Here we take you through the guidelines you'll need to follow when developing new land and subdivisions.
Developers
Seeing our region grow and develop is important to us, and we strive to play a part in its evolution. Learn about our development process and our plans for the Lower Hunter's growth.
What are you here to do?
Find Accredited Suppliers
We value our network of professionals who work alongside us in assisting the Lower Hunter. Here is where you can find a list of accredited designers, certifiers and or constructors for your development.
Growth Infrastructure
We have a number of strategies in place to support good development in the Lower Hunter region for years to come. Learn more about our Growth Plan and the funding initiatives available.
First Time Developer?
We've made it easier for first-time developers to obtain the certificates and approvals they'll need to get construction underway. Follow our simple steps so you can start on your development.
Developer Charges
Developer Charges are location-specific charges that Hunter Water requires developers to pay prior to issue of a Section 50 Compliance Certificate for a specific development.
Developer Works Deeds
If your development requires you to move, extend or protect our pipes, you have to sign a Developer Works Deed.
Resources
A quick way to find resources relevant to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Building and developing frequently asked questions.
Applications
View our various application types
Plans & Drawings
Find drawings, plans and specs
Checklists, Forms and Templates
Find a list of all checklists, forms and templates
Standards and Manuals
Find a list of all standards and manuals
Fees and charges
Prices for applications and services
Additional services
Building Plan Stamping
Our online system allows you to submit a number of building services applications online in the one location, making it easy for you to business with us.
Building Over our assets
There are many conditions to building over our assets. Find out what these conditions are and the applications you'll need to submit to have your construction plans reviewed.
Hunter Water Developer Forum
A range of industry professionals from developers to designers and our key partners, join us each year for the inaugural Development Forum. Watch our 2019 highlights.
Development eNews
As part of our ongoing engagement strategy with our development community, Hunter Water issues a regular eNewsletter to provide updates on upcoming events, changes to standards as well as relevant industry information.