Builders, architects, designers or certifiers

ActewAGL building requirements

• Step 1: Check the building title for easements and special conditions.
• Step 2: Ask ActewAGL for water and sewerage network drawings.
• Step 3: Ask ActewAGL for their network protection and access rules.
• Step 4: Undertake a site investigation to find utility services.
• Step 5: Notify ActewAGL if you discover site problems.
• Step 6: Check that your design complies with ActewAGL rules.
• Step 7: Submit a building application to ActewAGL for approval.
• Step 8: Submit an application to change an easement or network alignment.

More information

Underground assets

• Lodge your enquiry online with Dial Before You Dig
• Call Dial Before You Dig on 1100.
• Once you have your plans ActewAGL can mark out underground assets with paint for free.

Clearances around above-ground assets like poles and meters

• 1.5 meters around poles, meters, mini pillars and substations.
• The distance varies for powerlines, sewers and water mains. Lodge an online enquiry form or call ActewAGL on 6248 3555 between 8.30am and 5.00pm.