Easements

Applying for an easement over state land

Easements over land may be granted for a specific purpose, including access, drainage, sewerage, or supply of water or gas.

Applying to continue a public utility easement

How to apply for the continuation of a public utility easement over freehold land that is to become public use land.

An easement is a set of rights to use a section of land in a particular way.

It gives someone else the right to use the land for a specific purpose even though they are not the landowner. Easements over land may be granted for a specific purpose, including access, drainage, sewerage, or supply of water or gas.

This guide provides information on how to apply for an easement on state or public use land.