A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.
Utility servicing means the provision, connection, protection, and management of essential utility infrastructure and services for a property or development. It includes identifying existing utility assets, maintaining access for utility providers, providing new or modified service connections where required, and ensuring development does not obstruct or damage utility infrastructure in accordance with the relevant utility providers' requirements.
Utility servicing means making sure a property has the essential services it needs, such as water, sewerage, electricity, gas, and telecommunications. It also means protecting existing utility pipes, cables, and other infrastructure, keeping them accessible for maintenance, and arranging any new or changed connections needed for a development.