Building over an Easement

Easements are sections of private property that have a water main or sewerage pipe running through them. Easements are found on many residential properties. If you have one it will be marked on your land title.

Because we will occasionally need access to the easement to make repairs or maintain the pipes it is worth taking this into your planning. You can read more about our easement guidelines or apply to build over or near a City West Water asset on our build over easement page.

Pressure Sewer Areas

A small portion of industrial/commercial properties are serviced by a pressure sewer system. This type of system comprises of a pressure sewer pipe located within the street which is owned and maintained by City West Water. We also own and maintain part of the property boundary assembly which connects the property to the pressure sewer pipe.

Within the property is located a collection tank and grinder pump which pumps the sewage into the pressure sewer pipe. The collection pit and grinder pump is owned and operated by the property owner.

You will be notified if your property is located within a pressure sewer area at the time you make application to connect your property to our sewer.

Property development application forms

• Single Residential Application (Non urgent repairs)

  Application to carry out all plumbing work for sewerage, drinking water and recycled water.

• Plumbing works application - with no fire service

  Application to carry out single/multi-unit commercial, multi-unit residential or mixed development with no fire service.

• Plumbing works application - with a fire service

  Application to carry out single/multi-unit commercial, multi-unit residential or mixed development with a fire service.

• Sewer details asset information application

  Use this form for Sewer details & asset information.

• Application for the Supply of Potable and Recycled Water Check Meters

  Use this form to apply for the supply of potable and recycled check meters on existing properties.

• Application for Pressure and Flow Information

  Use this form to apply for pressure and flow information prior to major development.

• Build Over Easement Application Form

  Use this form if you are building or retaining a structure within 1.0 metre of a City West Water asset or building over an asset or easement.

• Development Works Application

  Use this form to provide details of all requirements necessary to provide water, recycled water (where applicable) and sewerage facilities for a development.

• Non-Works Development Application

  Non-works development application.

• Urgent Sewer Repair Notice

  Use this form for urgent work in connection with clearance of stoppages, replacement of existing drain fixtures and repairs to drains and fixtures.