Draft Easements Policy

What does the Easements Policy do?

Council's Easements Policy makes sure easements are created where needed so Council can access, maintain and operate community infrastructure, such as pipelines and other facilities that may sit on private land.

The policy applies to all new developments and ensures easements are provided when infrastructure is located outside a public corridor or road.


Recommended changes to the policy

We have updated the policy to:

  • require all developments to create easements over existing and proposed infrastructure, where it is not within a public corridor or road

  • clarify that eaves and gutters count as structures and cannot extend into easements

  • clarify that private services are not permitted within Council easements.


Why are these changes recommended?

The changes:

  • ensure Council can access community infrastructure for maintenance and operation

  • provide clear guidance on what is and is not permitted within an easement.


What does this mean for the community?

The policy helps Council maintain essential services, such as water and sewerage, by making sure we can access the infrastructure when needed. This protects service reliability for the whole community.


Have your say

You're invited to provide your feedback by 4 pm, Wednesday 22 October 2025. Submit your feedback in one of the following ways:

  • Online: using the feedback form below
  • Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Easements Policy
  • Mail: General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816 MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484 Subject: Easements Policy

What does the Easements Policy do?

Council's Easements Policy makes sure easements are created where needed so Council can access, maintain and operate community infrastructure, such as pipelines and other facilities that may sit on private land.

The policy applies to all new developments and ensures easements are provided when infrastructure is located outside a public corridor or road.


Recommended changes to the policy

We have updated the policy to:

  • require all developments to create easements over existing and proposed infrastructure, where it is not within a public corridor or road

  • clarify that eaves and gutters count as structures and cannot extend into easements

  • clarify that private services are not permitted within Council easements.


Why are these changes recommended?

The changes:

  • ensure Council can access community infrastructure for maintenance and operation

  • provide clear guidance on what is and is not permitted within an easement.


What does this mean for the community?

The policy helps Council maintain essential services, such as water and sewerage, by making sure we can access the infrastructure when needed. This protects service reliability for the whole community.


Have your say

You're invited to provide your feedback by 4 pm, Wednesday 22 October 2025. Submit your feedback in one of the following ways:

  • Online: using the feedback form below
  • Email: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au Subject: Easements Policy
  • Mail: General Manager, Tweed Shire Council, PO Box 816 MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484 Subject: Easements Policy
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