Preparations, considerations and design

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Please consult the Dial Before you Dig website before digging.

Have you lodged an application to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (formerly West Australian Planning Commission)? This may be required.

Visit DPLH Website

Please note that any major alterations to pipework or change of commercial usage may require the service to have a level of backflow installed by a licensed backflow plumber.

Please contact Aqwest if you think your existing service may no longer meet your requirements.

Please see the following documents for guidance when subdividing your property:

Infrastructure Contributions for Water Services Applicable at Subdivision and Building Stages

Please see the following documents for design guidance:

Standard Water Service Construction Design
Standard Fire Service Bypass Design
Standard Fire Service Long Design