{"id":"nsw:sl-2020-0260","name":"Sydney Water (Area of Operations) Order 2020","slug":"sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"260 of 2020","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176369,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2020-0260-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of Order","content":"#### 1 Name of Order\n\n1 Name of Order\n\n> This Order is the [Sydney Water (Area of Operations) Order 2020](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2020-0260).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"#### 2 Interpretation\n\n2 Interpretation\n\n> > (1) In this Order—\n> > \n> > coastal waters of the State has the same meaning as in Part 10 of the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015), and includes the seabed and subsoil beneath those waters.\n> > \n> > relevant local government area means any local government area located (or any part of which is located) in the area of operations of the Corporation.\n> > \n> > Note—\n> > \n> > The [Sydney Water Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-088) and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Order.\n> \n> > (2) Notes included in this Order do not form part of this Order.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expansion of area of operations of Sydney Water Corporation","content":"#### 3 Expansion of area of operations of Sydney Water Corporation\n\n3 Expansion of area of operations of Sydney Water Corporation\n\n> The area of operations of the Corporation is expanded to include the following areas—\n> \n> > (a) the land, located within the local government area of the Wingecarribee Shire Council, specified in Schedule 1,\n> \n> > (b) the land, located within the local government area of the Wollondilly Shire Council, specified in Schedule 2,\n> \n> > (c) any part of the coastal waters of the State that—\n> > \n> > > (i) is adjacent to a relevant local government area, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) is on the landward side of any baseline determined by Proclamation under section 7 of the [Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth,\n> \n> > (d) any part of the coastal waters of the State—\n> > \n> > > (i) that is adjacent to a relevant local government area, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) in which (or under which) there is located, as at the commencement of this Order, a structure, facility or work owned or constructed by or on behalf of the Corporation or its predecessors,\n> \n> > (e) any land on which there is located, as at the commencement of this Order, a structure, facility or work—\n> > \n> > > (i) owned or constructed by or on behalf of the Corporation or its predecessors, and\n> > \n> > > (ii) that is part of a system or service provided by the Corporation in its area of operations,\n> \n> > (f) any land within 100 metres from the perimeter of any existing structure, facility or work referred to in paragraph (d) or (e).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 1","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Land located in Wingecarribee local government area","content":"# Schedule 1 Land located in Wingecarribee local government area\n\nSchedule 1 Land located in Wingecarribee local government area\n\n(Clause 3(a))\n\n| Lot on Plan description |\n| Lots 661, 663, 664 and 666 on DP 791249 |\n| Lots 6651 and 6652 on DP 1048006 |\n| Lot 73 on DP 774865 |\n| Lot 5 on DP 500810 |\n| Lot 109 on DP 751271 |\n| Lots 1 and 2 on DP 1018154 |","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Schedule 2","sectionType":"schedule","heading":"Land located in Wollondilly local government area","content":"# Schedule 2 Land located in Wollondilly local government area\n\nSchedule 2 Land located in Wollondilly local government area\n\n(Clause 3(b))\n\n| Lot on Plan description |\n| Lot 1 on DP 107660 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 111166 |\n| Lots 1–4 on DP 205612 |\n| Lot 100 on DP 790213 |\n| Lots 1–12 and 14–16 on DP 251588 |\n| Lot 19 on DP 829190 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 305932 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 306368 |\n| Lots A and B on DP 322713 |\n| Lots 100 and 101 on DP 790213 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 342405 |\n| Lots A and B on DP 398310 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 420139 |\n| Lot 8 on DP 531899 |\n| Lots 4–7 on DP 531900 |\n| Lots 1 and 3 on DP 531901 |\n| Lot 21 on DP 581462 |\n| Lots 1 and 2 on DP 587187 |\n| Lots 201–203 on DP 590247 |\n| Lot A on DP 940830 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 1133910 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 963033 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 979893 |\n| Lot 1 on DP 795181 |\n| Pt 3001 on DP 1211521 (being the portion of the lot that is between the prolongation of the northern boundary of Lot 7 on DP 242606 and the Nepean River) |","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"There is no evidence of scope change. The Order has existed in a single version since 12 June 2020 with no amendments, suggesting it continues to reflect its original intent of defining Sydney Water's geographic area of operations."},"complexity_factors":["Orders defining geographic areas of operations are typically straightforward administrative instruments","The Order appears to have remained unchanged since commencement in June 2020, suggesting no layered amendments to navigate","The enabling legislation (Sydney Water Act) provides the broader regulatory framework, so this Order performs a narrow, bounded function","The actual operative text was not available in the provided document, limiting full assessment but suggesting a simple boundary-definition instrument","No apparent interaction with multiple other legislative schemes beyond the parent Act"],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW Government Order legally defines the geographic area where Sydney Water is authorised to operate, setting the boundary for who it must supply and service. It affects residents, businesses, developers, local councils and Sydney Water itself because it clarifies responsibility for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The provided document lacked the actual map/description of the area, so the exact boundaries cannot be confirmed from the material supplied."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Yes. The Order expands Sydney Water Corporation's statutory area of operations by adding: (a) listed land parcels in the Wingecarribee and Wollondilly local government areas (Schedules 1–2); (b) coastal waters adjacent to those local government areas that are on the landward side of Commonwealth baselines (cl.3(a)–(c)); (c) coastal waters or land containing, as at commencement, existing Corporation structures used in its systems (cl.3(d)–(e)); and (d) any land within 100 metres of those structures (cl.3(f))."},"complexity_factors":["Reliance on external statutory definitions and instruments (Interpretation Act 1987 and Sydney Water Act 1994 referenced in cl.2(1))","Use of cadastral parcel lists in Schedules 1–2 requiring map/product verification to identify exact lots","Geographic criteria involving coastal waters and the landward side of Commonwealth baselines (cl.3(c)(ii)) — requires locating proclamations under the Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973","Temporal qualification 'as at the commencement of this Order' for determining existing structures, facilities or works (cl.3(d)–(e))","Inclusion of seabed and subsoil by reference (cl.2(1))","A 100-metre perimeter buffer around listed structures (cl.3(f)) that creates spatial extension beyond identified lots","Potential ambiguity in the term 'adjacent' when applying to coastal waters and local government boundaries (cl.3(c),(d))"],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this Order expands the Sydney Water Corporation’s area of operations. It adds specific land parcels in Wingecarribee and Wollondilly (Schedules 1–2), coastal waters adjacent to those local government areas that are landward of Commonwealth baselines or that contain existing Corporation structures, any land containing existing Corporation works used in its systems, and land within 100 metres of those works (cl.3).\n\nThe Corporation becomes the responsible operator for those areas. The Order does not itself set fees or payments; it places the listed areas under Sydney Water’s operational jurisdiction, which affects future service provision and regulation."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: geographically expanding Sydney Water's statutory area of operations. The mechanism (listing specific land parcels plus infrastructure-based catch-all provisions) is standard for this type of administrative Order. There is no mission creep into unrelated policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["Only 2 defined terms in the interpretation section ('coastal waters of the State' and 'relevant local government area')","Straightforward expansion mechanism in clause 3 with 6 sub-paragraphs (a)-(f)","Heavy reliance on external references (Interpretation Act 1987, Sydney Water Act 1994, Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973) for definitions and baselines","Technical land descriptions in Schedules 1 and 2 using 'Lot on Plan' nomenclature (e.g., 'Lots 661, 663, 664 and 666 on DP 791249') requiring survey knowledge to interpret","Conditional logic in paragraphs (c)-(f) involving spatial relationships ('adjacent to', 'landward side of', 'within 100 metres from')","Temporal limitation 'as at the commencement of this Order' in paragraphs (d) and (e)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does**\n\nThis Order expands the geographic area where **Sydney Water Corporation** can legally operate. Think of it as redrawing the boundaries on Sydney Water's map.\n\n**Who it affects**\n\n- **Residents and businesses** in Wingecarribee Shire (near Bowral/Mittagong) and Wollondilly Shire (near Picton/Camden) — specifically those on the land parcels listed in Schedules 1 and 2\n- **Sydney Water Corporation** — it can now provide water, sewerage, and drainage services to these newly added areas\n- **Property owners** near Sydney Water infrastructure — the Order also captures coastal waters and land within 100 metres of existing Sydney Water assets (like pipes, pumping stations, or treatment plants)\n\n**Why it matters**\n\nWithout this Order, Sydney Water would lack legal authority to build, maintain, or charge for services in these specific locations. The expansion is surgical rather than sweeping — it targets:\n\n- **Specific land parcels** in two regional shires (listed by lot and plan numbers in the Schedules)\n- **Coastal waters** adjacent to Sydney Water's existing service areas\n- **Existing infrastructure** owned by Sydney Water that sits outside its previous boundaries, plus a 100-metre buffer around those assets\n\nThis ensures Sydney Water can legally manage infrastructure it already owns or needs to access, and can extend regulated water services to new developments in these specified areas."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020","history":"/api/acts/sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020/history","analysis":"/api/acts/sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/sydney-water-area-of-operations-order-2020/documents"}}