Self lay organisation policy

Traditionally developers have requisitioned water companies to lay the water mains and service connections for their sites. Now we are giving developers a choice about who they select to undertake these elements of work.

Competition in providing new water mains and service connections presents opportunities for both water companies and developers. Developers may now choose between either installing the assets themselves, employing a self lay organisation (SLO) to undertake the work on their behalf, or still requisition the water company to do the work for them. However, the responsibility for the integrity of the network and the quality of the water remains with the water company, therefore only competent persons will be permitted to carry out this work.

Recognised proof of competence must be submitted to the water company before a developer or self lay organisation may lay water mains or services. Upon satisfactory completion, ownership of the water mains and services laid by a developer, or the SLO, transfers to the water company.

A copy of our Addendum to the national Self Lay Code of Practice is available for information.