What is e-Developer?
The e-Developer system is Sydney Water's electronic system for processing applications for Section 73 Compliance Certificates as well as adjustments or extensions to Sydney Water pipes and permanent road closures. It replaces the previously used application form and paper files and is more efficient as information is transferred electronically and simultaneously.
In conjunction with the implementation of this electronic system, Sydney Water has licensed a number of private Water Servicing Coordinators who will be the major point of contact for you on matters associated with your application.
What is a Section 73 Compliance Certificate?
A Section 73 Compliance Certificate is a certificate issued under S73 of the Sydney Water Act 1994. This is confirmation that you have:
- built works (eg. extensions or amplifications to Sydney Water's systems) to ensure your development has correctly sized mains available for connection.
- paid any Sydney Water charges.
- completed any other requirements.
I'm planning to build, develop or subdivide - do I need a Section 73 Compliance Certificate?
You may need a Section 73 Compliance Certificate if your development or subdivision will impact on Sydney Water's systems. This can include:
- creating a dual occupancy
- subdividing land, or
- constructing a residential, commercial or industrial building.
You do not need a Section 73 Compliance Certificate if you are constructing a house that is replacing an existing dwelling or altering/extending a house (but you should get your building plans checked and stamped at a Quick Check outlet).
How does this relate to my Development Application?
Your consent authority requires a Development Application unless your proposal is exempt. Most developments affect Sydney Water's water and/or sewer systems. That authority may therefore require you to obtain a Section 73 Compliance Certificate.
You will need to obtain your certificate and to meet all conditions of consent before you receive final authority approval to occupy the building or register your subdivision at the Land Property and Information office.
Building Plan Approval
As part of building, if a Quick Check agent determines that your building will be close to or over a Sydney Water pipe/structure, you will be advised to engage the services of a Water Servicing Coordinator.
Northrop Engineers is one such Water Servicing Coordinator and can assist with your plan approvals including associated pegouts and inspections.
For more information refer to the Sydney Water Website - www.sydneywater.com.au