wildbear – here’s what I advised almost 3 weeks ago in post #2, so do what your Lawyer’s advising; get the service connected and if you don’t get or want the easement then rely on this……
IF the Owner of the Lot ever became obstructionist you could apply for a Utility Access Order under the provisions of the Access to Neighbouring Land Act (2000), or alternatively, at a stretch the O/C could itself gain access to have such maintenance or repairs undertaken under the provisions of Sect.65 of the Strata Schemes Management Act (1996) provided it then invoiced the costs to you.