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The Drainage Easement Agreement is a crucial legal instrument in Australian property law that creates and governs rights for drainage infrastructure across private or public land. This document is typically required when one party needs to install, maintain, or access drainage infrastructure on another party's property, whether for development projects, public infrastructure, or private arrangements. The agreement defines the exact nature of the easement, including its location, permitted uses, maintenance responsibilities, and any restrictions on the use of the affected land. It must comply with relevant state-specific property legislation, local government requirements, and environmental regulations. The document includes technical specifications, survey plans, and detailed terms to ensure clear understanding and enforcement of the drainage rights and obligations.

1. Parties: Identifies the Grantor (property owner granting the easement) and Grantee (beneficiary of the easement), including their full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Explains the context for the easement, including property details, reason for the drainage easement, and any relevant planning approvals

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including technical drainage terms, property descriptions, and legal concepts

4. Grant of Easement: Formal creation of the easement, specifying its nature, extent, and purpose

5. Location and Dimensions: Precise description of the easement location, dimensions, and affected area, with reference to survey plans

6. Rights and Obligations: Details the rights of the Grantee to access and use the easement, and obligations of both parties

7. Maintenance and Repairs: Specifies responsibilities for maintaining the drainage infrastructure and surrounding area

8. Cost Allocation: Determines how costs related to the easement's maintenance, repairs, and improvements are shared

9. Interference and Restrictions: Outlines prohibited activities within the easement area and restrictions on both parties

10. Insurance and Liability: Sets out insurance requirements and allocates liability for damages or incidents

11. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the easement and any conditions for termination

12. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes between parties

13. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, notices, and amendments