Section 73 FAQs

What is a Section 73 certificate?

A Section 73 certificate is Sydney Water’s confirmation that you have:

  • built works (e.g. extensions or amplifications to Sydney Water’s systems) to ensure your development has correctly sized water/sewermains available for connection. (A plumber can then connect your development to these mains)
  • paid any Sydney Water charges
  • completed any other requirements identified