For many developments, the surprise comes in the approval conditions. A subdivision, dual occupancy, townhouse or commercial project may be required to obtain a Sydney Water Section 73 Certificate before it can move smoothly toward construction, registration, occupation or final sign-off. A Section 73 Certificate, formally known as a Section 73 Compliance Certificate, confirms that…
Engineering risk often appears after drawings look settled. A pipe alignment, flood level, easement, basement excavation or water authority requirement can move a footprint, change a level or add asset-protection work. Civil engineering consultants help turn a planning idea into a buildable project by identifying the engineering questions that need answers before a design hardens.…
Sydney Water approval is not just a formality. For new developments, nearby sewer mains, water mains, easements, stormwater assets or basement works can affect design, construction and certification. Before work starts, Sydney Water must assess building plans to check whether the proposal could damage assets or restrict future access. Depending on the site, the application…
