Standardised Approvals Pathway Category 54: Sewage facility fact sheet

Fact sheet
Provides an overview of the Standardised Approvals Pathway for eligible Category 54 sewage facilities and the key requirements for participation.
First published: 28 August 2026
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The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is introducing a Standardised Approvals Pathway under Part V of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 for select lower risk prescribed premises categories. This pathway provides a defined application and assessment process where activities meet published eligibility criteria and are suitable for standard conditions.

The Standardised Approvals Pathway for this category is intended to apply to small-scale sewage treatment facilities located on mining or exploration project premises, typically designed to service accommodation villages or on-site operational infrastructure.

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