Plumbing Manual
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Contents
1.
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.
CONDITIONS OF CONNECTION .................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Sewer Conditions of Connection ............................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Water Supply Conditions of Connection ................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Roof Water Conditions of Connection..................................................................................................... 4
3.
SEWERAGE, WATER SUPPLY & ROOF WATER HARVESTING CONNECTION APPLICATION FORMS ........... 4
4.
SUPPLY AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 4
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4.1
Private Water Supply Agreements ............................................................................................... 4
4.2
Private Sewerage Agreements...................................................................................................... 4
SERVICING EXAMPLES ............................................................................................................................... 4
5.1.1
General Information and Servicing Policy ................................................................................. 4
5.1.2
Servicing Arrangement Examples .............................................................................................. 5
5.1.3
Wannon Water Standard Drawings – Water Supply Connections ............................................ 5
5.1.4
Wannon Water Standard Drawings – Sewerage Connections .................................................. 5
MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................................................................................ 5
7.1
Drinking Water Catchment Management ......................................................................................... 5
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1. INTRODUCTION
Wannon Water’s Plumbing Manual provides information, conditions of connection, electronic application
forms and examples of servicing requirements for plumbers. All works are to be in accordance with
Plumbing Code AS 3500, Victorian Plumbing Regulations 2008, the VBA and Wannon Water’s Conditions
of Connection and Metering Manual
Refer to the land development manual for subdivision / development specific information and policy.
2. CONDITIONS OF CONNECTION
Plumbers submitting connection applications agree to provide connections to sewer, water mains and roof
water harvesting pipework that meet the following conditions of connections requirements stated below.
2.1 Sewer Conditions of Connection
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All applicable fees and charges for the connection works shall be paid prior to application
processing, the issue of a PIC Consent Number, or the commencement of any works.
II.
All charges under Wannon Water’s requirements shall be paid prior to connection to Wannon
Water’s sewers.
III.
The owner, or the Owner’s Agent (plumber), shall provide a minimum of five (5) working days
notice of Intention to commence sewer construction / alteration works. Major projects or
complicated connections will require additional processing time. Unpaid New Customer
Contributions will cause a delay in the issuing of the PIC Consent Number.
IV.
Connection is not permitted until after the completion of all underfloor / underground sewer drains.
The materials used and Installation of works shall be in accordance with the Plumbing Regulations,
all relevant Australian Standards and the Water Act.
V.
The Plumber shall ensure that there is no damage to Wannon Water’s connection point and/or sewer,
and that approved backfill is used and compacted within 150mm of the pipework.
VI.
An inspection Shaft shall be provided in accordance with Wannon Water’s standard plan. The
inspection shall terminate at ground level and shall be finished with an approved cover.
VII.
Where a new point of connection is requested / required, Wannon Water operations will complete
the connection to the sewer main.
VIII.
Proposed Plans required (for Multi Residential, all Commercial and all Industrial Properties)
a) For multiple residential occupancies (units etc.), a site plan is required of the proposed
underground sewerage drain detailing the location of existing and proposed sewerage drains,
man holes and inspection shafts to ensure proposed sewers are within easements or common
property.
b) If the proposed works are on commercial or industrial properties, then a clear and legible site
plan of the proposed works to scale is required.
c) A site plan is NOT required of the proposed work for a single residential property.
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An “As Constructed Plan” of the on-site underfloor/underground works and connection works shall
be submitted to Wannon Water within ten (10) working days of completion of the works. The plan
shall be clear and legible and shall include:
a) measurements and ties
e) location of Manholes
b) Inspection openings and shafts
f) overflow relief gullies
c) underfloor drains (if applicable)
g) north point & road names
d) location of existing and combined sewer drains
h) outline of block and buildings
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2.2 Water Supply Conditions of Connection
2.3 Roof Water Conditions of Connection
3. SEWERAGE, WATER SUPPLY & ROOF WATER HARVESTING CONNECTION
APPLICATION FORMS
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4. SUPPLY AGREEMENTS
4.1 Private Water Supply Agreements
Water (drinking & non-drinking) Supply Agreement customers are generally those occupants of
rural properties that draw water from Wannon Water mains at various locations. Water is
transferred by private extensions or from tappings directly from transfer/bulk supply mains. These
private extensions and infrastructure are owned and maintained by the customer(s). Generally no
new water supply agreements will be issued for existing properties on the fringe of serviced towns.
A water main extension is to be provided by the property owner and gifted to Wannon Water
(provided minimum pressure and flow can be achieved). This allows others to use or extend the
water main to service additional properties.
The Rural Customer Connection Policy - Schedule A provides locations where new water supply
agreements may be allowed. Where it is indicated that supply agreements are available, an
application with a plan showing the details of the required private water supply is to be lodged with
Wannon Water for processing.
Supply by agreements, drinking and non-drinking water, are to be in accordance with the Wannon
Water Rural Connection Policy and Schedule A of this policy.
Water Supply Agreements may also be required where the minimum prescribed water supply
pressure and flow cannot be guaranteed. An example of this occurring is the supply of water to a
multi-storey building where a private pumpstation and break tank is required.
4.2 Private Sewerage Agreements
Generally, all industrial and commercial subdivisions need to be provided with a reticulated water supply
and sewerage service in serviced towns. Reticulated water is to be constructed across the entire frontage of
each lot, or as otherwise determined by Wannon Water. Reticulated sewer is to extend through the
subdivision to service the upstream catchment.
5. SERVICING EXAMPLES
5.1.1
General Information and Servicing Policy
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Section 5.1 – Subdivisional Servicing Policy of the Land Development Manual (LDM). This section of
the LDM provides information and guidance on the servicing requirements for land subdivision,
owners corporate, dual or multi-unit subdivision and boundary realignments.
Guidance on infill development is provided in Section 5.6 - Infill (Brownfield) Subdivision / Site
Redevelopment Policy of the LDM. This section of the LDM provides information and guidance on the
redevelopment of serviced properties.
5.1.2
Servicing Arrangement Examples
For specific examples of providing properties with water and sewerage service connections refer to
Section 5.1.10 Servicing Arrangement Examples of the LDM.
The examples provided will not illustrate how all possible proposed development or subdivision proposals
are to be serviced but will assist in determining the majority of servicing arrangements.
5.1.3
Metering Manual & Water Supply Service Connections
For specific examples of providing properties with water and sewerage service connections refer to
Section 5.1.10 Servicing Arrangement Examples of the LDM.
The examples provided will not illustrate how all possible proposed development or subdivision proposals
are to be serviced but will assist in determining the majority of servicing arrangements.
5.1.4
Wannon Water Standard Drawings – Water Supply Connections
Wannon Water has developed the following standard drawings. Wannon Water standard drawings take
precedence over WSAA standard drawings.
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W-363-C Sheet 1 of 3 - Service Connections Plan Non-pressure water service connections to new
main and PE & Copper Court Bowl / Link Main arrangement
W-363-C Sheet 2 of 3 - PE Court Bowl / Link Main arrangement, 100 to 63 PE connection details and
washout detail
W-363-C Sheet 3 of 3 - Non-pressure water service connections (PE & Copper to new main)
5.1.5
Wannon Water Standard Drawings – Sewerage Connections
Wannon Water has developed the following standard drawings. Wannon Water standard drawings take
precedence over WSAA standard drawings.
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S-297-C - Sewer branches (under revision)
S-316-C - Sewer As Contructed drawing requirements
6. MISCELLANEOUS
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Drinking Water Catchment Management
Responsible authorities (usually municipalities) administering planning schemes are required to forward
subdivision plans, proposed development and land use proposals to Wannon Water for comment where
the development occurs within a designated potable water supply catchments in which Wannon Water
harvests water.
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Wannon Water has developed the following (insert web link) to assist landowners in meeting drinking
water catchment protection requirements.
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