This guideline outlines the process for the delivery of Electrical and Control System (ECS) works for Water and Wastewater Assets by developers. This arrangement allows proponents to construct Electrical and Control Systems on behalf of Council, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards and requirements.

ECS requirements for water and wastewater assets are defined by:

• The Toowoomba Regional Council Planning Scheme
• general electrical specifications
• site type specifications
• standard Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) code
• standard SCADA templates
• pre-approved control system integrators.

The purpose of this guideline is to:

• ensure ECS works align with Council's planning scheme, technical specifications, and standardised control and SCADA frameworks
• promote consistency, reliability, and maintainability across Council's infrastructure
• ensure the use of approved control system integrators and standardised templates and codes.

This guideline will:

• provide clear and consistent requirements for compliant ECS design and delivery
• reduce rework, delays, and associated costs for developers and Council
• ensure only approved vendors interact with Council's industrial control system
• protect system integrity and operational reliability.

Council is seeking feedback from developers, consultants, and industry stakeholders on the proposed ECS guideline to ensure it is practical, clear, and aligns with industry best practice.

You are invited to:

• review the guideline and supporting documentation
• provide feedback on clarity, feasibility, and implementation requirements
• identify any potential gaps, risks, or areas for improvement.

Feedback can be provided by filling out the form below during the consultation period.

The consultation period will be open for feedback from 15 June 2026 to 16 July 2026.

Submissions will be reviewed and considered prior to finalisation of the guideline.

After the consultation period has closed, your feedback will be provided here.