Australian Real Estate and Property

Australian Water Management Departments

Valuable information can be obtained from Water Corporation and Water Management Departments regarding residential property.

Information that could be obtained include:

  • where is the sewerage line,
  • what type of sewerage connection,
  • when was the sewerage installed.
  • if the sewerage is connected to a septic tank what are the legal requirements eg time period to upgrade to a sewerage connection
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    If you are thinking of developing the property you can find out:

  • how to connect to water services
  • how to connect to sewerage services
  • the land development process for water and sewerage
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    To find out more about each state based Water Corporation and Water Management Departments go to the links below:

  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia 
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    For information about other state based essential services go to Property Essential Services    guide

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