Before proceeding to answer the question of whether Works Over approval is required, it is necessary to understand that our assets are divided into two groups - critical and non-critical. This is based on their diameter, process, network to which they belong, risk of damage, and the actions required to maintain them.
Critical assets include:
a. Transmission network pipes of any size.
b. Wastewater rising mains of any size
c. Local network pipes 300 mm diameter or greater.
Non-critical assets include all other local network pipes less than 300 mm in diameter, except rising mains.
The minimum cover required over
transmission network pipes is:
- 1500 mm for new carriageway and existing carriageway reinstatements
- 900 mm in berms and footpaths
The minimum cover required over
local network pipes
is:
- 900 mm for new carriageway and existing carriageway reinstatements
- 600 mm in berms and footpaths
If either of these minimum cover requirements are not achievable, please contact us on (09) 442 2222 or email
[email protected]
We aim to complete an application within 20 working days of receiving it. Times may vary depending on the complexity of the project, and whether all information is provided.
If you have any questions, please contact us
Phone: (09) 442 2222
Email:
[email protected]
Please see the hourly technician and engineer rates:
Other charges
The regulations and guidelines that specify safe working practices and penalties for carrying out unauthorised work are listed below:
- Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
- Local Government Act 2002 and 2009
- The Utilities Access Act 2010, and its related Code of Practice
- Department of Labour - “Guide for Safety with Underground Services”
Code of Compliance held up? Have you completed the Works Over request for final sign-off?
Auckland Council require Works Over final sign off from us before processing the Code of Compliance for any property where a structure is built near and/or over our assets.
When applying for a final sign-off, all construction works on-site must be fully completed and the following requirements submitted to [email protected]
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Completed network Works Over inspection report and as-built drawings signed by a certified structural engineer. Click here to download and complete the inspection report.
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Final CCTV inspection of the affected wastewater network
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Photos of the completed works including but not limited to: street view images showing the house structure, fences/retaining walls, driveways and landscaping.
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Certificate of Acceptance (CoA) for any work and/or new water and wastewater assets installed as part of this development.