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Entering the public stormwater network
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If you are building or doing any maintenance work, you may need access into the stormwater network.
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You are also responsible for getting any necessary permission from the landowner.
Non-physical works
If the job requires access to the stormwater network for a non-physical work activity, fill in and submit the following form.
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Types of non-physical works
- CCTV.
- Jetting and other cleaning.
- Visual inspection requiring physical entry into the network.
- Any other physical access to the network not involving physical works.
Physical works
For any activity involving physical works to the stormwater network such as pipe connections or maintenance, you need an engineering approval.
For more information, visit Engineering applications.
Road corridor access
If the job involves any work in the road corridor, make a Corridor Access Request through Auckland Transport.
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| Stormwater risks, requirements and responsibilities | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/stormwater/Pages/stormwater-risks-requirements-responsibilities.aspx | Stormwater risks, requirements and responsibilities | Find out about what risks and responsibilities developers have relating to stormwater. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
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| Stormwater forms and guides | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/stormwater/Pages/stormwater-forms-and-guides.aspx | Stormwater forms and guides | Find tips on how to take care of your stream and how to manage overland flow. Get application forms and best practice guides. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Stormwater | |
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