First time developers

1. Get your plans stamped by us and submit your application
Any development within Hunter Water's area of operations requires plan stamping by Hunter Water so that we can confirm that water and sewer services are available and that our assets will be protected. Developments will typically follow one of three pathways;

Development Assessment,

Build Over Asset, or

Plan Stamping only.

2. We assess your development
Each proposed building or development is different and may require different conditions. These could be as simple as providing us with proof of your consent from council or it could mean that routine works are required to service your new development. Our Land Development Team will assess all Build Over Asset and Development Assessment applications and provide the requirements for each type of development. The Development Assessment application process incorporates any build over asset assessment in this application.

3. Complete the requirements of our letter
Once we have assessed your proposed development, we will provide you (or the applicant acting on your behalf) with a requirements letter detailing what you may need to do to obtain your Section 50 Compliance certificate from us. These requirements may range from a copy of your council consent, subdivision plans, complete Routine Works in order to protect our infrastructure and an environmental assessment. Developments may also be required to pay a Developer Charge, which will be detailed in the requirements letter.

4. You will receive a Section 50 compliance certificate
Once you have satisfied all of the requirements, we will issue you with a compliance certificate (Section 50 certificate) which means you will be able to connect your new development.

5. Connect your development
Once you have a Section 50 Certificate, you can connect the new development to our water and sewer assets via a connection application along with any associated metering arrangements.