Envirocycle specialises in navigating Section 68 Amendments under the Local Government Act 1993 – essential for installing, modifying, or expanding on-site sewage systems such as septic tanks, pump pits, aerated systems, or irrigation infrastructure. Whether you’re upgrading an existing system or adding additional capacity, an amendment to your original Section 68 approval is required by NSW councils before any work begins.
Our technicians support clients from start to finish, providing the following:
- Application preparation - We complete and lodge Section 68 Amendment forms, including OSMS checklists - through the NSW Planning Portal.
- Technical documentation - Updated plans, revised hydraulic calculations, soil and site assessments and system drawings for council review.
- Regulator liaison - We manage submissions to council and handle any referral to public health units or NSW Health, especially for recycled water or high-capacity systems.
- Condition compliance - Ensuring amendments meet standards for system type - septic, AWTS, pump pits, or holding tanks, and satisfy compliance, operation and commissioning conditions.
Amendment scope can include: adding irrigation fields, converting from septic to AWTS, increasing system size or relocating tanks or pump pits. Our streamlined service minimises delays, simplifies complexities and ensures your amended system remains fully approved and compliant with NSW legislation.
See also our Section 68 Approvals information for more on this.
Learn MoreFAQs: Section 68 Amendments
1. When is a Section 68 Amendment required?
An amendment is needed whenever you alter, enlarge, or change the operation of an existing on-site sewage management system – including adding capacity, irrigation zones or upgrading from septic to aerated systems.
2. How long does a Section 68 Amendment take?
Processing times vary by council, but typically range from 2 to 6 weeks after submission. Envirocycle helps speed up approvals with accurate, complete documentation.
3. Do you liaise with public health and council?
Yes. We coordinate with council officers and public health units during referral processes and ensure NSW Health requirements – especially for recycled water – are met.
4. What documentation do you prepare for amendments?
We provide updated system designs, hydraulic load calculations, soil/site assessments and amended installation and operation manuals as required for council approval.
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