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Developments

Planning a new development or subdivision? Explore the approvals, agreements, standards, and services needed to connect your project to SA Water’s network and support housing growth across South Australia.

Supporting housing growth

We’re investing $1.5 billion to support housing growth across South Australia.

Learn how new infrastructure is enabling the delivery of 40,000 homes, with major upgrades in high-growth areas like Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

See how we're supporting growth

Bonding

Need early clearance for your land development?

Find out how SA Water’s bonding options can help you progress projects while final water infrastructure is being completed.

Learn about bonding options

Land development agreement

A Land Development Agreement sets out the requirements for building water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure in new developments.

Learn how to meet SA Water’s standards by working with accredited professionals and following the conditions in the agreement.

View development agreement details

Authorised products

Use the right products for SA Water networks.

Find approved products and technical standards for water and sewer systems, and learn how to apply for product authorisation.

Review authorised products

Consultant engineers

Work with SA Water as an accredited consultant or superintendent.

Understand the requirements for land development projects, including design standards, checklists, and drawing guidelines.

View consultant requirements

Accredited contractors for land development

SA Water’s accredited contractors are approved to build water and wastewater infrastructure for land development projects.

Learn about contractor obligations, service scopes, and how the accredited list is managed.

Accredited contractor information

Engineering standards

Access the engineering and technical resources needed for working with SA Water’s infrastructure.

Browse standards, drawings, guidelines and datasheets to support compliant planning, design and construction.

Engineering standards

Network infrastructure

When working near SA Water infrastructure, specific guidelines must be followed for building, excavation, and utility installations.

This page outlines the requirements and how to apply for network alterations.

View infrastructure guidelines

Extensions and connections

SA Water provides guidance on extending or connecting to our network for new developments.

Learn how developer contributions are assessed and what’s involved in the process.

View extensions and connections

Augmentation

Augmentation charges help fund the expansion of SA Water’s network to support new developments.

Learn when these charges apply, how they're calculated, and your payment options.

Understand augmentation charges