In NSW all Development may require a building plan approval in order to Develop: Building plan approvals (sydneywater.com.au) Section 73 Certificate is a requirement for any new building development to be able to connect to Sydney Water infrastructure. This applies for all new developments: whether you are building a residential, commercial or industrial facility: Section 73 Compliance Certificates (sydneywater.com.au) You can use a Sydney Water accredited Water Servicing Co-ordinator to act on your behalf: List of Providers – Water Servicing Co-ordinators Sydney Water