Introduction to Other Authority Works Fees

SEW are introducing new fees for Other Authority Works Applications. To support the delivery of Other Authority Works assessments, the following fees will be applied on the 13th of July 2026:

Other Authority Works Fees

Fee Name

Price

Description

Standard OAW Application Fee

$208.79

The Standard Application Fee required for all applications that have works start date >28 days.

Site Visit Fee

$340.54

A site visit may be required for SEW when there are critical assets in the vicinity of your project. More than one site visit may be required depending on the complexity and progress of your works. This will be at SEW's discretion.

Urgent Application Fee

$1,305.51

An Urgent Application fee will be the fee for applications that have a works start date ≤ 28 days. This will include two site visits from SEW.

Where works are of a scale that may not be suitable for OAW applications and require frequent assessment or consultation with SEW, an Engagement Agreement will be required to be signed between both parties to facilitate larger scale projects around SEW assets.

When an Authority is working near South East Water's asset, the authority must submit an OAW application via our PropertyConnect website.

The application is to ensure the proposed works does not have any potential impacts to South East Water's assets and network.

The authorities (including their representatives) that should submit an application are:

  • Councils
  • Utility Service Providers
  • Government Entities

The works done around our assets which should be submitted to us are but not limited to:

  • Road, streetscapes, Laneway, Road discontinuance
  • Electrical
  • Gas
  • Telecommunication
  • Stormwater Drainage
  • Tram & Railway crossing

These applications should be lodged during the design phase of your project, not during construction. Please allow 4-6 weeks for your design to be reviewed by a South East Water representative. 

What do we classify working near our assets? 

Any works within 3 metres of a South East Water asset is considered a potential impact and require South East Water approval. Please visit the Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) website.

Please note that all plans are an indicative location of our assets and their locations will still have to be proved on site. We recommend watching our video on how to safely prove the location of South East Water’s asset.

Managing to protect South East Water assets

All detailed designs should show:

  • South East Water asset
  • Horizontal clearances on plan sections
  • Vertical clearances and sufficient cover on long sections

Please review our sewer and water protection guidelines to better understand our requirements to safely work near our assets.

How to submit an other authority works application

To apply for a OAW application, please follow the steps below:

  • Go to PropertyConnect
  • Scroll Down to the Other Authority Works Icon
  • Click on the description that best fits your work (roadworks, drainage works, etc.)
  • Attach detailed design plans
  • Follow the steps accordingly on the application for a South East Water representative to get in touch with you
South East Water's authority works assessment process

An authority works representative will review the information provided. We will work with you to achieve an appropriate protection strategy that meets our needs and has the least impact to your project and our customers.

The authority is responsible for funding any South East Water asset modifications required as part of the works.

Get in touch with our team

If you have any questions regarding your application, please send your enquiries to

PropertyConnect
1300 390 376

(9 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday)

Submit other authorty works applications online 24/7 at PropertyConnect

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