Water Service Coordinator
Sydney Water
Water Service Coordinator
What is a Water Service Coordinator
and why do I need one ?
When building or developing land, it is your responsibility to meet the requirements that ensure the construction process does not cause damage to the underground assets
(sewer / water / storm water pipes) on a property.
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This is referred to as the Building Plan Approval
(BPA) process
If subdividing land, building multi residential buildings, constructing or changing a commercial building, the developer is responsible for the property having adequate water and sewer to service the greater need for these types of properties.
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This is referred to as the Section 73 S73 process
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A water service coordinator is accredited by Sydney Water to ensure that theses needs are met and no damage occurs
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A Water Service Coordinator Manages:
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Applications for Section 73 Compliance Certificates
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Applications for approval to move or extend pipes
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Design and supervise construction of new pipes
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Applications for approval to build over to next to assets
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Reports on the location of existing pipes
As an accredited Water Servicing Coordinator, Opal Water Management can address your requirements & your concerns when you are building or developing near Sydney Water (www.sydneywater.com.au) owned pipes (known as Sydney Water Assets). Quite often you will be instructed to obtain a Sydney Water building plan approval or Section 73 certificate. There is quite often much more to the process & Opal Water Management is the company who can guide you through this system by providing & coordinating everything you need.
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Opal Water Management possesses the expertise & resources to take the stress out of your next project by providing an end to end plan approval service, at an average of 27% cheaper than our competition, all whilst providing an up-front fixed price for all in-scope projects with no hidden surprises. Sydney Water provides guidelines for building near or over a Sydney Water asset available here.
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If you are developing a parcel of land, chances are, you will require a section 73 certificate from Sydney Water. This process quite often involves applications, assessment, design, construction & project completion phases, all of which can be managed by Opal Water Management as an accredited Water Service Coordinator. A development application (DA) or another letter of authority obtained via your local council will outline if S73 is a requirement for your development. If you are unsure, you are welcome to submit your documentation to our team for a free review to ensure a Section 73 application is required.
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