Land Development Manual March 2017 newater.com.au
CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES... 5 1. KEY TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS... 6 2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL... 9 2.1 PURPOSE... 9 2.2 SCOPE... 9 2.3 INTRODUCTION... 9 3. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING APPROVAL PROCESS WITHIN DECLARED DISTRICTS... 9 3.1 INTRODUCTION... 9 3.2 WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENT... 11 3.3 FIRE FLOWS... 11 3.4 NORTH EAST WATER S ROLE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS... 11 3.4.1 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987... 11 3.4.2 SUBDIVISION ACT 1988... 11 3.4.3 WATER ACT 1989... 12 3.5 APPROVAL PROCESS FOR DEVELOPER WORKS... 13 3.5.1 DEVELOPER WORKS... 13 3.5.2 AGREEMENT... 13 3.5.3 DESIGN PLANS FOR COMMENT APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE... 13 3.5.4 REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION CAN COMMENCE... 13 3.5.5 CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION AND COMPLETION... 15 4. SUBDIVISIONS AND NON-SUBDIVISIONS... 16 4.1 WHAT IS A SUBDIVISION... 16 4.2 COMMON PROPERTY AND OWNERS CORPORATION... 16 4.3 TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISIONS... 17 4.4 MORE THAN TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISIONS... 18 4.5 LOT EXCISION... 18 newater.com.au 3 of 22
4.6 NON-REFERRAL OF A SUBDIVISION... 19 4.7 REQUIREMENTS UNDER SUBDIVISIONS ACT 1988... 19 4.8 MAIN EXTENSIONS... 19 4.9 TAPPING INTO TRUNK MAINS... 19 4.9.1 CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONNECTIONS... 19 4.9.2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES... 20 5. OTHER TYPES OF CONNECTION ARRANGMENTS... 20 5.1 OUT OF DISTRICT... 20 5.2 TRADE WASTE... 21 6. RECLAIMED WATER SUPPLY AND USE... 21 6.1 WHAT IS RECLAIMED WATER... 21 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS... 21 7. NORTH EAST WATER ASSET PROTECTION... 22 7.1 WHAT ARE NORTH EAST WATER ASSETS... 22 7.2 STATUTORY PROTECTION... 22 7.3 EASEMENTS RESERVES AND BUILD OVER EASEMENTS... 22 7.4 BUILD OVER APPROVAL... 22 7.5 ROAD RESERVES... 23 7.6 OTHER RESERVES... 23 7.7 PRESSURE MAINS ON PRIVATE LAND... 23 8. REFENCE MATERIAL AND LINKS... 23 8.1 NORTH EAST WATER ADOPTED STANDARDS... 23 8.2 NORTH EAST WATER ADDITIONAL STANDARDS... 23 8.3 REFERENCES AND WEBSITES... 23 8.4 NORTH EAST WATER EXAMPLE CHECKLISTS FOR DESIGN PLANS... 23 9. LAND DEVELOPMENT MANUAL REVIEW PROCESS... 24 newater.com.au 4 of 22
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Planning Referral Flow Chart... 10 Figure 2 Standard two lot Owners Corporation... 17 Figure 3 Typical 2 lot Subdivision... 17 Figure 4 Typical 2 + lots Subdivision... 18 Figure 5 Subdivision (Excision) of existing building/dwelling... 18 newater.com.au 5 of 22
1. KEY TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Applicant Person(s) applying to Council for a Planning Permit or person(s) applying to register a plan Accredited Contractor Agreement As Constructed Plans A contractor, approved by North East Water as having the skills and experience necessary to carry out connection works to North East Water assets. All approved accredited contractors have submitted extensive documentation to North East Water evidencing their experience, licencing, insurance and OH&S policies An agreement with North East Water to develop a subdivision, extend a water/sewer main or to service a property Plans showing as constructed details of any works carried out as part of a development Certification Common Property Connection Points Consolidation Consultant Design Plans Developer Easement Consent to certification of a plan of subdivision referred to North East Water by the Responsible Authority Property owned by the owners corporation electively on behalf of the lot owners in a plan of subdivision Pipe connecting the household sanitary drainage to North East Water s sewer main The consolidation of existing lots into a reduced number of lots A suitable qualified engineer, recognised by North East Water as experienced in water/sewer design and project management Sewer and Water design plans submitted to North East Water for approval The person responsible for the single connection, private works or developer works including the landowner Portion of land set aside for the benefit of a specified party and use, as indicated in the easement schedule newater.com.au 6 of 22
Endorsed Plan Final Release Kick-off Meeting Landowner Lot New Customer Contributions Owners Corporation Planning Schemes Plan endorsed by Responsible Authority in accordance with the approved planning permit under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 End of maintenance period specified in the agreement. If no further works are required, the owner/developer is released of any obligations towards the development The site meeting held prior to civil works commencing. The meeting purpose is to discuss construction methods, testing program and establish site protocols. Person/entity that is the registered or entitled to be registered as the proprietor of the land A part of any land (except a road, reserve or common property) shown on a plan which can be disposed of separately and includes a lot or accessory lot on a registered plan of strata subdivision and a lot or accessory lot on a registered cluster plan A one-off upfront charge levied by North East Water when a new connection is made to its reticulated water, sewerage or recycled water network. A statutory corporation created by registration of a plan of subdivision or a plan of strata or cluster subdivision (formerly known as a body corporate) Planning schemes set out policies and provisions for the use, development and protection of land. Each local government area in Victoria is covered by a planning scheme and some special planning areas are also covered Plan Subdivision of A plan showing the subdivision of land submitted by a licensed surveyor Planning Permit A permit under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 showing intention to the development of the land Practical Completion Construction works are completed to the satisfaction of North East Water as being operational Pressure Main Can include: Water main, sewer main, recycled water main or re-use main newater.com.au 7 of 22
Proposed Plan Referral Authority Responsible Authority Proposed Plan of Subdivision with a valid PS number, that will be used later as the actual Plan of Subdivision A statutory authority as specified in the local planning scheme, pursuant to the Planning and Environment Act 1987 that planning applications and subdivision plans are referred to for comments/conditions A Responsible Authority under the Planning and Environment Act 1897 Schedule Section 12(2) Subdivision Act Services Refers to the easement or Owners Corporation schedule noted on the plan of subdivision As part of the subdivision process a plan may create restrictions, owner s corporations and any easements (including implied easements under section 12(2) of the Subdivision Act 1988) necessary to make a development functional Existing water/sewer infrastructure Statement Compliance of A notice given by North East Water to the appropriate Responsible Authority that it consents to issuing of a Statement of Compliance under Section 21 of the Subdivision Act 1988 Subdivision The division of land into two or more parts which can be disposed of separately Tappings The tapping into the water main to service a property The Corporation North East Water Trade Waste Generally, trade waste is all liquid waste other than toilet waste and household waste from kitchens, showers and laundries Works Construction of water and sewer infrastructure WSAA Water Services Association of Australia WSAA Codes The design and construction standards and specifications outlined by WSAA newater.com.au 8 of 22
2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 2.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance on land development management at North East Water. 2.2 SCOPE The information outlined in this manual refer to standard developments and subdivisions only and will be applicable to the majority of development proposals. In instances where these instructions are not applicable, developments will be assessed on a case by case basis. This manual is applicable to all North East Water employees, Directors, contractors and sub-contractors. 2.3 INTRODUCTION The Land Development Manual reflects the legislative, social, financial and operational realities of North East Water. The Land Development Manual formally documents: The commitment of the Board, of North East Water, to Asset Management and the Land Development policies adopted by the Corporation. The Land Development Manual has been established to ensure the following elements:- 1. Currency: that Land Development Management at North East Water is sound, fit for purpose and consistent with Victorian Government and/or Federal legislation, practice and policies, and principles of good governance. 2. Competency: building a culture that embraces Land Development Management as an essential part of our business and a useful tool to achieve individual and organisational objectives ensuring necessary principles, information, accountability and behaviours are communicated across the Corporation. 3. Compliance: ensuring that Land Development Management at North East Water is adequately documented, supported and understood, and effectively and consistently implemented. North East Water is responsible for supplying water and sewerage services to the following Local Government Areas: Wodonga, Wangaratta, Alpine, Indigo, Towong, part Moira and Benalla. 3. DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING APPROVAL PROCESS WITHIN DECLARED DISTRICTS 3.1 INTRODUCTION Typically, where North East Water infrastructure, assets or supply catchments will be affected by a development, the Responsible Authority will refer the application to North East Water for comment and/or conditions under Section 52 or 55 (respectively) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. North East Water is required to respond to the Responsible Authority within a set timeframe. newater.com.au 9 of 22
Figure 1 Planning Referral Flow Chart Referral Responsible Authority refers planning application to North East Water for comments/conditions Response North East Water responds to planning application with applicable comments / conditions within set time-frame Certification Responsible Authority refers new plan of subdivision to North East Water for Certification and Statement of Compliance consent Response to Certification North East Water responds with either consent to Certification or consent to both Certification and Statement of Compliance or requests more information to support the referral before consent can be given Developer Works Agreement Owner / developer enters into an agreement with North East Water. This agreement is to ensure all North East Water requirements are met before Statement of Compliance is issued Design Plans checked and approved Payment of applicable new customer contributions Confirmation all lots are serviced with water and sewer as required As constructed plans checked and approved Once all North East Water conditions are met, consent is given to the Responsible Authority to issue Statement of Compliance newater.com.au 10 of 22
3.2 WHAT IS A DEVELOPMENT North East Water terms a development to include all aspects of any land or building development that relates to water supply services including: drinking and recycled water and sewerage services. This relates to any residential (including subdivisions), industrial and commercial developments and also individual customers seeking connection to water or sewerage services. The requirements of North East Water for different developments may vary with respect to the size, location and complexity of individual developments and will be assessed on a case by case basis. 3.3 FIRE FLOWS Please note that North East Water is not required to provide the necessary fire-flows from its reticulated water mains. Some mains do have the fire-flow capacity whilst others do not. It is the Developer s responsibility to verify whether the mains have the capacity or not. If the main does not have the fire flow capacity the developer may install the necessary private assets such as breakwater tanks and fire flow boosting pumps etc. to upgrade the available fire-flow. Any works to install these private assets will be at the cost to the developer, not North East Water. On request, North East Water will provide pressure-flow information of water mains for a fee. This information may be used by the developers to verify whether the mains have the capacity to provide the necessary fire-flows and to design the fire protection systems as part of building requirements. Pressure-flow tests will be carried out on the authority owned firehydrants located close to the property identified. 3.4 NORTH EAST WATER S ROLE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS 3.4.1 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 The Planning and Environment Act 1987 provides the legal framework for the operation of Victoria's planning system. North East Water has obligations as a Referral Authority under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, to asses all planning applications that will/may have an impact on any declared Special water supply districts, or which may be required to connected to North East Water infrastructure. As a referral authority, North East Water has the responsibility to assess all planning applications in line with the provisions of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. 3.4.2 SUBDIVISION ACT 1988 The Subdivision Act 1988 provides the legal framework for the subdivision and consolidation of land, the creation, variation and removal of easements, the management of common property and the creation of Owners Corporations. newater.com.au 11 of 22
The purpose of the Act is to: set out the procedure for the subdivision and consolidation of land, including buildings and airspace, and for the creation, variation or removal of easements or restrictions regulate the management of and dealings with common property and the constitution and operation of bodies corporate (Owners Corporation) Referral authorities may be referred a plan of subdivision by a council. A referral authority must inform the council that it: consents to the plan; requires specified alterations; or refuses consent. Section 12(2) Section 12(2) Subdivisions refer to existing developments and can include ground level and multi-storey units. The owners-in-common are responsible for the maintenance, operation and replacement of internal services Section 12 (2) easements can only be utilised for 2 lot subdivisions that won t be further subdivided and apply where one lot does not abut an asset (cannot achieve separate service(s)). If a 12 (2) easement is detailed on a Plan of Subdivision, allotments may have a shared private service for which they are responsible. Section 12 (2) easements only apply to developments where connection(s) to North East Water s assets has been completed or permission for connection is not required. Further subdivisions of 2 lot residential developments will require work(s) I.e. Separate property connection point(s) and/or extension of reticulation service(s). 3.4.3 WATER ACT 1989 The Water Act 1989 is the legislation that governs water entitlements and establishes the mechanisms for managing Victoria s water resources. Victoria's state-owned water sector is made up of 19 water corporations constituted under the Water Act 1989. The water corporations provide a range of water services to customers within their service areas comprising water supply, sewage and trade waste disposal and treatment, water delivery for irrigation and domestic and stock purposes, drainage, and salinity mitigation services. Under Section 4l of the Water Industry Act 1994, the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water may make and issue statements of obligations to water corporations. These statements specify the obligations of Victoria's water corporations in relation to the performance of their functions and the exercise of their powers. Statement of Obligations can be found at: http://www.depi.vic.gov.au/water/governing-water-resources/watercorporations/water-corporations-statements-of-obligations. newater.com.au 12 of 22
3.5 APPROVAL PROCESS FOR DEVELOPER WORKS 3.5.1 DEVELOPER WORKS Developer works includes the construction of water and sewer infrastructure on behalf of the developer. After the maintenance period the infrastructure is transferred to North East Water s ownership following a satisfactory final release inspection. 3.5.2 AGREEMENT The owner/developer is required to enter into a Developer Agreement or a Developer Works Deed with a consultant and North East Water to arrange for the design and installation of all works that are required to satisfy the planning permit conditions. The consultant must be recognised by North East Water as experienced in water/sewer design and project management. An original copy of the Developer Agreement or Developer Works Deed signed by the owner/developer and the consultant must be submitted to North East Water. If a plan of subdivision is available, subject to planning permit conditions it must also be submitted at this stage. 3.5.3 DESIGN PLANS FOR COMMENT APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE It is the responsibility of the person(s) or company submitting the documents, to ensure the designs and specifications are technically correct and comply with: Relevant WSAA codes; North East Water s Engineering guidelines for subdivisions and Development Standards ; Relevant Australian Standards; Relevant Local, State and Federal Government Legislation; and Council s development consent for the subdivision. The consultant must submit an electronic copy of the design plan in PDF for comment. If North East Water accepts the design plans, a stamped copy will be returned to the consultant. The acceptance is then current for two years from the date of approval. If the plan is rejected because it does not comply with required standards and/or contradicts the purpose of North East Water engineering guidelines it will be returned marked not accepted 3.5.4 REQUIREMENTS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION CAN COMMENCE Before beginning construction the consultant must advise North East Water in writing a minimum of 7 days (5 business days) prior to the intended date for commencement of work. Such written advice is to include the following: newater.com.au 13 of 22
Name of contractor and contact details of their on-site representatives; and The name of supervising engineer and contact details of their on-site representatives; and Any pre-established hold point (s) that have been identified at the kick-off meeting. The Consultant (or person nominated by the consultant) shall notify North East Water 48 hours (2 business days) prior to any works that include the following: Opening of trenches ready for pipe laying Placing of pipes in trenches prior to backfilling Placing and pouring concrete; or Testing of water and sewer mains. Auditing of works will be at the discretion of North East Water. The Developer may be required by North East Water to submit evidence from the supplier verifying the quality of the materials supplied. newater.com.au 14 of 22
3.5.5 CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION AND COMPLETION The consultant is responsible for the following during the construction period: Project management of all works Ensuring the set out of water mains and/or sewer mains is as per the approved design Ensuring works are constructed as per endorsed design plans, specifications and standard drawings If required, arrange trench compaction testing to North East Water and WSAA requirements and standards Arranging joint audits with North East Water Providing copies of entries in their quality management systems when requested by North East Water at any time during construction Ensuring all water and/or sewer mains are tested after installation to North East Water requirements and WSAA standards Request in writing, allowing seven days notice, approval to connect to North East Water s live assets Ensuring connection of works to North East Water s assets is performed to North East Water standards; and Water and sewer pressure test reports. The owner/developer is responsible for ensuring only North East Water approved accredited contractors experienced in water and / or sewer construction are engaged to complete the works. At the completion of construction the consultant must submit to North East Water: Copies of their quality management systems covering these works, when requested As constructed plans to North East Water s requirements Supply cost of construction, separating water and sewer A request in writing for an invoice covering administration and auditing charges, maintenance deposit, connection costs and North East Water customer contributions applicable to the project Certification that works have been constructed in accordance with the approved design plans and specifications; and If required, supply trench compaction test results by a certified NATA tester. The consultant must indemnify North East Water against any claims or costs arising from design faults or inaccuracy of As constructed details, supplied to North East Water for a period of five years after North East Water accepts practical completion and/or statement of compliance of the works. newater.com.au 15 of 22
The owner/developer must: Pay all fees and charges applicable to the development; and Pay a maintenance deposit or bank guarantee as determined by North East Water to guarantee indemnity against any claims or costs including all costs of rectification of faults arising from the works. For works less than $10,000 in value the maintenance deposit is not required. The owner/developer must indemnify North East Water against any claims or costs, including all costs of rectification of faults arising from defects or failure of the works for a period of 24 months after North East Water accepts practical completion of the works. 24 months after practical completion, a joint inspection of the works with the consultant, contractor and North East Water will be arranged by the consultant. Any outstanding defects noted at this inspection will be rectified at no cost to North East Water. After all outstanding works have been completed to the satisfaction of North East Water a final release report will be sent to the consultant covering the construction works. Any maintenance deposits or bank guarantees held by the corporation will be returned to the owner/developer. 4. SUBDIVISIONS AND NON-SUBDIVISIONS 4.1 WHAT IS A SUBDIVISION A subdivision is the division of land into two or more parcels that can be disposed of separately. New parcels of land that can be created by a subdivision are lots, road reserves or common property. During the subdivision process a plan may create restrictions, an Owners Corporation and/or easements (including implied easements) to make a particular development functional. A new plan of subdivision can also remove or vary any restrictions and easements created in an earlier plan of subdivision, under Section 23 of the Subdivision Act 1988. 4.2 COMMON PROPERTY AND OWNERS CORPORATION Generally, owners of flats, units or apartments are members of an Owners Corporation. When parcels of land are subdivided it is sometimes needed to provide for shared ownership of driveways, walls, services or common property. This is where an Owners Corporation comes into effect. The Owners Corporation manages all shared assets in residential, commercial, retail or mixed use developments. Common property refers to any part of the land, buildings and airspace that are not lots, roads or reserves on the plan of subdivision. This can include; gardens, passages, walls, pathways, staircases, lifts, foyers and fences. The common property is owned by the lot owner. newater.com.au 16 of 22
Figure 2 Standard two (2) lot Owners Corporation with single water tapping with two (2) meters on a manifold North East Water Sewer Main North East Water Water Main 1 2 Sewerage easement in favour of North East Water 4.3 TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISIONS A typical 2 lot subdivision is the division of one parcel of land into two separate parcels each with their own titles that can be disposed of separately. Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 Responsible Authorities are not required to refer 2 lot subdivisions to North East Water at the planning permit stage, however all plans of subdivision will be referred before the Responsible Authority offers consent to certification. Figure 3 Typical 2 lot Subdivision North East Water Sewer Main 1 2 Sewer easement in favour of North East Water North East Water Water Main Main Road newater.com.au 17 of 22
4.4 MORE THAN TWO (2) LOT SUBDIVISIONS The creation of more than two lots within a North East Water service area may require that each individual lot to be separately serviced with sewer and water or have the ability to be connected to North East Water water and sewer infrastructure. Figure 4 Typical 2 + lots Subdivision North East Water Water Main North East Water Sewer Main Sewer easement in favour of North East Water 4.5 LOT EXCISION If a subdivision is to provide for the excision of an existing building the new lot created must be connected to North East Water, water and sewer infrastructure. or the formation of an Owners Corporation (See example Owners Corporation) is required. (Not applicable in areas outside of North East Water s service area in accordance with Responsible Authority Policies) Figure 5 Subdivision (Excision) of existing building/dwelling New Tapping 2 New Lot Road North East Water Sewer main and existing connection point 1 Existing House North East Water - Water main and existing tapping newater.com.au 18 of 22
4.6 NON-REFERRAL OF A SUBDIVISION Under the provisions of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 two (2) lot subdivisions are not required to be referred to North East Water at the planning permit stage of the development process. All subdivision applications will be referred at the Certification stage. 4.7 REQUIREMENTS UNDER SUBDIVISIONS ACT 1988 North East Water must inform the Responsible Authority within statutory time frames, that it: Consents to the plan Requires specified alterations or requests further information, or Refuses consent North East Water must give written explanations to the Responsible Authority and the applicant if it requires alterations to a plan. If North East Water fails to respond to the Responsible Authority within the given timeframe or fails to give written reasons for a request for further information, the Responsible Authority can automatically determine North East Water consents to the plan. 4.8 MAIN EXTENSIONS Water mains can be extended to service either residential or commercial properties within a defined water district. They can be extended to service existing residential/commercial properties that are already developed or in the process of being developed with written approval from North East Water, subject to the following conditions: The extension is technically possible The property is not subject to a current subdivision plan or planning condition that would prevent its construction approval A design plan must be submitted and approved prior to works commencing Application forms and applicable fees for water main extensions can be found on the North East Water website. 4.9 TAPPING INTO TRUNK MAINS A trunk main is typically a large diameter water main that transports potable water from a treatment plant to a townships water reticulation system or water storage tank. A reticulated water main is a smaller diameter main that provides water from the storage tank to individual households and businesses. 4.9.1 Considerations for Connections 1. Quality 2. Flow 3. Pressure 4. Future planning 5. Criticality newater.com.au 19 of 22
6. Access; 7. Type of use (residential / commercial) 8. Distance 4.9.2 Guiding Principles North East Water is required to comply with all applicable requirements of health and environmental regulations, such as the Environment Protection Act 1970 and the Safe Drinking Water Act 2003 Whenever possible, water tappings are not to be connected to potable and non-potable supply trunk mains. The decision to allow a water connection to a water trunk main is at the sole discretion of North East Water. North East Water may consent to water connection to a trunk main, if the following guiding principles can be satisfied: The trunk main is fronting the property and no distribution main is available The connection will not compromise the primary function of the pipeline Potable water Compliance must be achievable at the customers tap in accordance with Drinking Water Quality guidelines. It may be possible to provide Non- Potable water. However, its agreed use is subject to conditions listed in the formal licence agreement between the property owner and North East Water. The connection point /water meter location must be easily accessible by road The proposed connection must not to traverse another title property The use is for Residential / Rural purposes 5. OTHER TYPES OF CONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS 5.1 OUT OF DISTRICT For development proposals outside of North East Water s water and/or sewerage districts or proposed districts, it may not a North East Water requirement to connect to water and/or sewer services. However, it may be a requirement of the Responsible Authority or other State regulatory bodies for the developer to provide a potable water supply or sewerage service to a development. In this instance, consent may be given by North East Water for the developer to extend the water and/or sewer services outside of our supply districts to the new development. The costs and construction associated with these extensions (if approved) will remain the responsibility of the developer of the land. newater.com.au 20 of 22
5.2 TRADE WASTE Trade waste is generally all liquid wastes other than: Toilet waste, and Household waste from kitchens, showers and laundries. There are two categories of trade waste; minor trade waste and major trade waste. Minor trade waste comprises discharges from food preparation premises, mechanical workshops or other premises of minor nature. The vast majority of small businesses fall into this category. Typically waste generated is usually oil and grease which are common discharges from takeaway food shops, service stations and restaurants. These discharges do not have a large impact on the sewage treatment process but they are significant enough to require the installation of a pre-treatment device such as a grease trap or petrol/oil separator. Major Trade wastes have the capacity to damage the infrastructure of the sewer system and/or have a large impact on the treatment process. Large businesses and industries may be in this category, depending on the quantity and quality of their discharge. These wastes are measured by volume and strength/load and they are billed accordingly. For more information on trade wastes refer to Tradewaste section of North East Water website, under Water and Sewerage. 6. RECLAIMED WATER SUPPLY AND USE 6.1 WHAT IS RECLAIMED WATER Reclaimed water is waste water that has been treated to a level that is deemed appropriate for use for various purposes including, lawn irrigation for schools, parks, gardens, sporting facilities and golf courses and irrigated cropping and industry wash down. Some of the customers currently connected to a reclaimed water reuse scheme include Victory Primary School, Latrobe University and various cropping and irrigation systems in Benalla, Wangaratta, Corryong and Yarrawonga. North East Water has developed reclaimed water reuse schemes across the region in line with the requirements of the State Environmental Protection Policy - Waters of Victoria and currently supplies over 2830ML of reclaimed water to 22 different schemes. 6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS The majority of North East Water s reclaimed water reuse schemes have an Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) which has been submitted to the Environmental Protection Authority for approval, with the remaining schemes EIP s being developed. The main objective of these EIP s is to maximise the sustainable application of reclaimed water on the land and minimise risk associated with its use. Each EIP contains the following information: How the reuse scheme complies with Legislation Roles, responsibilities and risk management newater.com.au 21 of 22
Reclaimed water treatment and quality Treatment and distribution Acceptable uses and site specific controls Site selection, environmental management; and Monitoring and reporting. In addition to the EIP, each reclaimed water reuse site has a Site Management Plan and a Scale of Reclaimed Water Agreement with any third party lessee. 7. NORTH EAST WATER ASSET PROTECTION 7.1 WHAT ARE NORTH EAST WATER ASSETS North East Water assets include, but are not limited to: all water and sewer mains, sewer manholes, pump stations, treatment plants, buildings and land. North East Water is responsible for the maintenance of all assets under their ownership. Any maintenance or repair works to assets located within private property are generally at the cost to North East Water. Where approval has been given to build over an easement, it is the responsibility of the land owner to remove the building and replace it at their own cost. 7.2 STATUTORY PROTECTION Under Section 148 of the Water Act 1989 works above or below, or any works that may impact on the structural integrity of existing water and/or sewer assets are prohibited. It is the responsibility of the developer/contractor/consultant to identify the location of any North East Water assets prior to commencing any works. 7.3 EASEMENTS RESERVES AND BUILD OVER EASEMENTS North East Water protects its water and sewer assets with the use of easements. An easement is shown on the title of a property. Alternatively, an implied easement may be created at North East Water discretion. 7.4 BUILD OVER APPROVAL For more information regarding build over easements or to apply for permission to build over an easement refer to the build over easement section of our website. The prescribed assessment fee must accompany the application for it to be processed. Include as much detail as possible on the location of the structure on the block with distances to boundaries in metres. Also include the materials from which the structure is to be built and details of any footings that are to be used. newater.com.au 22 of 22
7.5 ROAD RESERVES It is not a requirement of North East Water for the creation of easements to protect water and/or sewer infrastructure located within road reserves that are owned or managed by the local Responsible Authority or VicRoads. 7.6 OTHER RESERVES For reserves other than road reserves, such as parks, gardens etc. owned by the local Responsible Authority, North East Water will require the creation of easements to protect any water and/or sewer infrastructure. 7.7 PRESSURE MAINS ON PRIVATE LAND Where a pressure main cannot be located in a public road reserve or access way, consideration maybe given to located the pressure main within an appropriately sized and registered easement, subject to the approval of North East Water. 8. REFENCE MATERIAL AND LINKS 8.1 NORTH EAST WATER ADOPTED STANDARDS WSAA Water Supply Code of Australia (Current Version) WSAA Sewerage Code of Australia (Current Version) WSAA Dual Water Supply Systems (Current Version) WSAA Polyethylene Pipeline Code (Current Version) WSAA Sewerage Pumping Station Code of Australia (Current Version) WSAA Conduit Inspection Code of Australia (Current Version) AS/NZ3500.0.2003 Plumbing and Drainage Standard (Current Version) 8.2 NORTH EAST WATER ADDITIONAL STANDARDS Engineering guidelines for subdivisions and development standards Part 1-4 8.3 REFERENCES AND WEBSITES Planning and Environment Act 1987 Subdivision Act 1988 Water Act 1989 Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure Department of Environment and Primary Industries 8.4 NORTH EAST WATER EXAMPLE CHECKLISTS FOR DESIGN PLANS For detailed checklists our development supervisors use when checking design plans, please refer to the Land Development > Design Standards section of the North East Water website. newater.com.au 23 of 22
9. LAND DEVELOPMENT MANUAL REVIEW PROCESS The Land Development Manual will be reviewed annually. newater.com.au 24 of 22