Routine works (Minor or Major)
Depending on the type of Development you are completing, you may be required to complete Routine Works (Minor or Major) in order to satisfy our requirements.
Routine works may range from the insertion of a sewer junction or a water service through to the internal reticulation mains for a subdivision. While Routine Minor Works may be completed by a licensed Plumber, Routine Major Works must be completed by an Accredited Constructor. All design works must be completed by an Accredited Design Consultant.
You will be advised of the type of works and the assets required for your development in your requirements letter. A step by step process is detailed below, however all of our Accredited Design Consultants can help in the processing of these works.
What is the differences between minor, major and complex works?
| Category | Definition |
|---|---|
| Minor | Gravity sewer main pipes less than 25m in length with a pipe diameter of 150mm or less and construction of water services. Please note - works greater than 1.5m in depth and/or involving entry in a confined space must be carried out by an Accredited Construction Contractor |
| Major | Gravity sewer main pipes and water main pipes of less than 300mm in diameter. |
| Complex | Sewer and water main pipes 300mm and greater in diameter; telemetry; mechanical/electrical components; pressure sewer; wastewater pump stations; water booster stations; stormwater assets; sewer vent works. |
Hunter Water may direct works to be completed by a category of works that differs from the above due to the complexity of the works required.
What is the Routine Works process?
- Receive requirements letter
You will be advised of the type of assets required for your development (Routine Minor, Routing Major or Complex) in your development assessment requirements letter. Hunter Water processing times are approximately 30 days, however can take up to 60 days.
Requirements letters are valid for 12 months from the date of issue, unless the letter is acted upon by submission of a deed & design which then adds an additional 12 months to the letter's validity. - Execute routine works deed
After you receive your requirement letter, a Routine Works Deed will need to be executed by the developer and Hunter Water. The deed should be signed by the owner and submitted to Hunter Water at developer.deed@hunterwater.com.au for execution. - Engage an accredited design consultant
You will need to engage an accredited design consultant to prepare a routine works design. Please refer to our list of Accredited Design Consultants to select a suitable party to complete the design and finalisation submission process. - Complete an Environmental Assessment
Your Design Consultant will need to submit an application for Environmental Assessment and then choose one of the appropriate pathways to show that the environmental factors have been considered and managed. A Permit To Enter may be required to access neighbouring properties for the completion of the works. - Designer submits the design
The accredited design consultant is required to submit the completed design submission to Hunter Water at design_submission@hunterwater.com.au . Only once this design is submitted along with the environmental assessment, works on site can commence. Water and sewer designs are valid for 12 months.
Hunter Water may choose to audit the design at any stage from submission through to the end of the Defects Liability Period (DLP) which lasts for a period of 12 months as detailed within the Routine Works Deed. - Engage an accredited construction contractor
You will need to engage a suitable contractor to complete the works. For Minor Works, a licensed plumber may complete the works and this will be detailed within your requirements letter, however for Major Works or works greater than 1.5m in depth, an Accredited Construction Contractor will be required. - Construct the works
Your selected constructor completes the works in accordance with the submitted design and the associated environmental assessment. Works must commence within 12 months of the design being submitted. Hunter Water may choose to complete a field inspection at any time. During the works, your designer will inspect the works to ensure compliance along with providing evidence of the status and quality of works.
A Minor Works Drilling or water main shutdown may be required for the works along with any associated connection or disconnection applications. These applications must be completed to allow the development(s) to have meters installed at later dates. - Finalise the works
The accredited design consultant submits 'Work As Constructed' data to Hunter Water for review to finalise.project@hunterwater.com.au . Once Hunter Water is satisfied that all works are complete and the evidence is sufficient, we will issue endorsement of the works. Upon endorsement of the works, the Defects Liability Period (DLP) begins for a period of 12 months to ensure that the assets are working as required. - Submit all other documentation and pay the Developer Charge
Your requirements letter will detail all requirements that you need to complete. During the works process, submit all other documentation (DA Consent, subdivision plan, etc) via the Property Self Service Portal. You may also need to pay a Developer Charge depending on the type of development.
Provided all conditions in the requirements letter have been met and outstanding fees are paid, Hunter Water issues the Section 50 Compliance certificate, and the asset creation process is complete.