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.

Contact

For more information, including advice on how to fill out application forms, contact your nearest business centre or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).