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Water Services Act 2021

Standards, enforcement, and other matters - National Engineering Design Standards (NEDS) for water services networks - Water service providers ensure compliance with NEDS

97L: Connecting infrastructure to network

You could also call this:

"Connecting infrastructure to a water network: following the rules"

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You must follow rules when connecting infrastructure to a water network. A water service provider cannot connect infrastructure to their network unless it meets the design and performance requirements in the NEDS. The connection must also follow the NEDS connection requirements and any applicable water services bylaw. You should know that a water service provider does not have to make a connection even if it meets these rules. The provider is in charge of deciding whether to allow a connection to their network. They must ensure the connection follows the rules. The rules for connecting infrastructure to a network are outlined in the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 and the NEDS.

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Part 3Standards, enforcement, and other matters
National Engineering Design Standards (NEDS) for water services networks: Water service providers ensure compliance with NEDS

97LConnecting infrastructure to network

  1. A water service provider must not connect, or allow any other person to connect, water services infrastructure to a water services network for which the provider is responsible unless—

  2. the infrastructure meets the design, construction, and operational performance requirements in the NEDS; and
    1. the connection is made in accordance with connection requirements in the NEDS; and
      1. the connection is made in accordance with any applicable water services bylaw.

        1. A water service provider is not required to make or allow a connection that satisfies subsection (1).

        Notes
        • Section 97L: inserted, on , by section 146 of the Local Government (Water Services) (Repeals and Amendments) Act 2025 (2025 No 43).