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Preparing a Connection Application?

There’s an easier way to prepare and submit your application to connect developments to our water and sewerage network.

By using a Registered Certifier from our Accreditation Register, you can get your developments to market quicker, with greater control over the time and cost of the application process.

After receiving a Certification Package from a Registered Certifier, we’ll issue a Decision Notice within 10 business days from receipt.

To standardise the application process, from 1 July 2021 we’ll only be accepting connection applications prepared by a Registered Certifier.

How certifiers help you

Registered Certifiers are external providers that have been fully trained by Unitywater to:

  • Assess developers’ applications to connect to our network
  • Certify that engineering designs and constructed assets are compliant with the relevant connections approval requirements and prescribed standards.

While Unitywater issues the final Decision Notice, Registered Certifiers help with:

  • Assessing developers’ connection applications
  • Preparing Certification Packages, including drafting Decision Notices and Infrastructure Charges Notices for Unitywater’s approval
  • Inspecting works and certifying that the as-constructed condition of the assets meet prescribed standards
  • Preparing requests for Provisional Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Completion
  • Monitoring compliance with conditions of Infrastructure Agreements and Water Connection Approval Agreements and informing us of any non-compliance.

Types of certifiers

Depending on the size, type and complexity of your development project you will need to choose the right certifier for your project You may need to engage a:

  • Minor Connection Certifier
  • Major Connection Certifier
  • Construction Certifier.

Our downloadable Accreditation Register lists people accredited in each of these categories and is your one-stop-shop for finding the right certifier. Once you engage an Accredited Entity, they will appoint the right certifier from their team to assist with your connection application.

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