Environment & Regulatory Services
Environment & Regulatory Services
All fees are inclusive of GST where applicable
Health Inspections
Note: Not for profit school canteens/not for profit charities – Reinspection and Improvement Notice Administration Fee/Statutory Fees still apply
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Food Premises/Business Annual Administration Fee |
$47.50 |
N |
| Not for profit School Canteens * |
$0.00 |
N |
| Not for profit - charities |
$0.00 |
N |
| Additional hourly rate for food premise inspections |
$171.00 |
N |
| Additional kitchen (on same premises) |
$105.00 |
N |
| Food Act Improvement Notice Administration Fee - Statutory fee |
$330.00 |
N |
| Reinspection |
$105.00 |
N |
| Hairdresser/Beauty salon inspection fee - Local Govt. Act (Non-Skin Penetration Premises) |
$128.00 |
N |
| Reinspection Hairdresser/Beauty salon inspection fee (No skin penetration) Local Govt. Act |
$78.50 |
N |
| Skin penetration inspection fee - Public Health Act |
$179.00 |
N |
| Reinspection Skin penetration - Public Health Act |
$103.00 |
N |
| Mortuary Inspection |
$179.00 |
N |
| Mortuary Reinspection |
$103.00 |
N |
| Sex Service Premises - Health & Compliance Inspection per hour |
$335.00 |
N |
| Note: Should a sex premise obtain development consent, it shall be inspected by Council Officers every six (6) months or when Council receives a complaint about the operations. Two Council Officers will inspect and fee charged in one hour increments. |
| Cost of outstanding Health Notices |
$149.00 |
N |
| Health Notices/Enquiries |
$149.00 |
N |
| Section 735A Outstanding Notice Certificate |
$120.00 |
N |
| Public Health Act Improvement Notice/Prohibition Order Administration Fee (non regulated systems - Statutory fee) |
$290.00 |
N |
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Food Premises/Business Inspection Fee
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| Level 0 - low risk food business (Up to 1 hour) |
$144.00 |
N |
| Level 1 - medium and high risk food business (Up to 1 hour) |
$182.00 |
N |
| Not for profit School Canteens * |
$0.00 |
N |
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| Temporary Food Stall in a Public Place |
| Temporary Food Stall Single Event Approval |
$101.00 |
N |
| Temporary Food Stall Annual Approval |
$182.00 |
N |
| Food Trading Public Roads Approval |
$335.00 |
N |
| Food Stall reinspection Fee |
$76.00 |
N |
| Food Notification (temporary food stalls not on Council land) |
$56.00 |
N |
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Destruction of Stock
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| Horses and Cattle |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
| Sheep and Goats |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
Shop Fitouts / Food Premises Inspections
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Food Premises Inspections |
| Food Premises - Shop Fitout Inspection (pre-commencement) |
$182.00 |
N |
| Reinspection |
$105.00 |
N |
| Other Shop Fitout Inspections |
$182.00 |
N |
(eg. e.g. skin pen/hairdressers/barbers/cooling towers/public swimming pools/mortuaries)
Microbial Control Inspections
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Cooling Towers (water testing) |
$78.50 |
N |
| Cooling Tower Inspection |
$179.00 |
N |
| Warm Water System Inspection |
$179.00 |
N |
| Subsequent Units On Same Site Inspection |
$89.50 |
N |
| Additional Reinspection |
$179.00 |
N |
| Public Health Act Improvement Notice/Prohibition Order Administration Fee - Regulated system |
$620.00 |
N |
Swimming Pool Compliance
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| (a) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate (sec 22D) |
$150.00 |
Y |
| (b) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate Re-inspection (sec 22D) |
$100.00 |
Y |
| (c) Exemption under Sec.22 |
$250.00 |
N |
| (d) Swimming pool online registration (Administration Fee) |
$10.00 |
Y |
Septic Tank Installations (Domestic)
Domestic Installation Package (not incl. SEAA Application Fee)
Assessment + 4 Inspections + Approval to Operate
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Application |
$434.00 |
N |
| Inspection |
$182.00 |
N |
| Installation Inspections (maximum of 3 inspections included) |
$532.00 |
N |
| Approval to Operate |
$77.50 |
N |
| Total Package |
$1,230.00 |
N |
| Note: total package must be paid together |
| Additional inspections / Reinspections |
$182.00 |
N |
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N |
| Septic Tank Installations (Domestic) | Amended septic tank application fee |
| Amended septic tank application fee - Major (Does not include inspections) |
$358.00 |
N |
| Amended septic tank application fee - Minor (Does not include inspections) |
$171.00 |
N |
| Amended septic tank application - Additional inspections / Reinspections |
$182.00 |
N |
Septic Tank Installations (Commercial)
Note: fees are based on infrastructure cost
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost < $20,000 |
$1,815.00 |
N |
| Assessment + 4 inspections + Approval to Operate |
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost between $20,000 - $100,000 |
$3,290.00 |
N |
| Assessment + 4 inspections + Approval to Operate |
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost > $100,000 |
$3,400.00 |
N |
| Assessment + 4 inspections + Approval to Operate |
| External Consultancy Fees - engaged by Council |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
| Inspections/additional inspection/reinspections |
$182.00 |
N |
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| Septic Tank Installations (Commercial) | Amended on-site sewer management (OSSM) system application Fee |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20,000 (does not include inspections) |
$171.00 |
N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20,000 - $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$280.00 |
N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$335.00 |
N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20,000 (does not include inspections) |
$358.00 |
N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20,000 - $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$620.00 |
N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$739.00 |
N |
Water Supply - Section 68 LGA Applications (Commercial)
Note: Fees are based on Infrastructure cost
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost < $20,000 |
$1,815.00 |
N |
| Assessment + 4 inspections + Approval to Operate |
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost between $20,000 - $100,000 |
$3,290.00 |
N |
| Assessment + 4 inspections + Approval to Operate |
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost > $100,000 |
$3,400.00 |
N |
| Assessment + 4 inspections + Approval to Operate |
| External Consultancy Fees - engaged by Council |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
| Inspections/additional inspection/reinspections |
$182.00 |
N |
| Water supply inspection fee (ongoing inspection fee) – per hour – minimum 1 hour |
$182.00 |
N |
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Amended Section 68 Water Supply Application Fee
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| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20,000 (does not include inspections) |
$171.00 |
N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20,000 - $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$280.00 |
N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$335.00 |
N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20,000 (does not include inspections) |
$358.00 |
N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20,000 - $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$620.00 |
N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100,000 (does not include inspections) |
$739.00 |
N |
Water Carters Approval
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Water Carters Inspection Fee - Per Hour - minimum - 1 hour |
$182.00 |
N |
Approval to Operate Septic Tank under s68 of the Local Government Act
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Conventional systems (T beds, Trenches etc.) - Residential - per annum includes first inspection |
$77.50 |
N |
| AWTS - per annum Residential - per annum includes first inspection + 1 effluent warning sign per inspection |
$77.50 |
N |
| Subsequent Inspection fees for Residential Properties |
$182.00 |
N |
| Commercial System - per annum Plus Hourly Rate for Inspection and assessment |
$83.50 |
N |
| Commercial System (pump out) - per hour - minimum 1 hour |
$182.00 |
N |
| Commercial System (on-site disposal) (per hour) - minimum 1 hour |
$182.00 |
N |
| External Consultancy Fees (engaged by Council) |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
Miscellaneous Septic Tank Charges
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Request for a Sustainable Effluent Application Area - Residential - Price per system (Administration Fee) |
$93.50 |
N |
| Request for a Sustainable Effluent Application Area (SEAA) - Per Allotment for Proposed Subdivision (Administration Fee) |
$93.50 |
N |
| Pre-purchase Inspection |
$292.00 |
N |
| Out of Hours Inspection - Pre-booked |
$368.00 |
N |
| Order/Proposal from Council to replace Septic System (per hour) |
$182.00 |
N |
| External Consultancy Geotech report as required (Orders & Proposals engaged by Council) |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
| Wastewater Analysis |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
| Effluent Warning Signs (each) |
$6.30 |
N |
Water Sampling
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Determination of potable supply |
$225.00 |
N |
| Swimming Pools and Spas |
| Minimum 3 bacteriological test per pool |
$204.00 |
N |
| Water quality initial pool (primary inspection & test) |
$166.00 |
N |
| Water quality additional pools (test & inspection) |
$84.00 |
N |
| Reinspection Swimming Pools and Spas |
| Water quality initial pool (test & reinspection) |
$166.00 |
N |
| Water quality additional pools (test & reinspection) |
$84.00 |
N |
| Facilities and grounds only (no water testing conducted) |
$78.50 |
N |
Environmental Enforcement / Inspections
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Prevention Notices |
$803.00 |
N |
| Compliance Inspections (per hour, minimum 1 hr) |
$171.00 |
N |
| Clean up Notices |
$803.00 |
N |
| Compliance Cost/Clean up - cost of clean up |
At Full Cost Recovery |
N |
| Noise Control Notices |
$803.00 |
N |
| Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) and/or Vapour Recovery Inspection |
$182.00 |
N |
| Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) and/or Vapour Recovery Re-inspection |
$103.00 |
N |
| Special events (out of office hours) (min. 4 Hours) |
| Note: Staff costs include on-costs, but excludes plant & materials costs. |
| Professional Staff |
$653.00 |
N |
| Administration Staff |
$261.00 |
N |
| Operational Staff |
$205.00 |
N |
| Plant & Materials |
At Cost |
N |
Noxious Weeds Certification
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Issue Certificates |
$151.00 |
N |
| Re-inspection fees |
$166.00 |
N |
Dog & Cat Registration Fees (Under Companion Animals Act)
Note: registration fees are subject to change in accordance with clause 18 of the Companion Animals Regulation 2018
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Dog - Registration fee (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12wk) |
$78.00 |
N |
| Dog - Additional Fee (dog not desexed by 6 months) |
$184.00 |
N |
| Dog - Registration (by eligible pensioner) |
$34.00 |
N |
| Dog - Desexed (sold / transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation) |
$0.00 |
N |
| Dog - Registration Combined fees (for not Desexing dog by 6 months) |
$262.00 |
N |
| Dog - Registrations (not recommended) |
$78.00 |
N |
| Dog - Registration (not recommended eligible pensioner) |
$34.00 |
N |
| Dog - Registration (recognised breeder) |
$78.00 |
N |
| Dog - Working |
$0.00 |
N |
| Dog - Service of the State |
$0.00 |
N |
| Assistance Animal |
$0.00 |
N |
| Cat - Registration fee (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12wk) |
$68.00 |
N |
| Cat - Registration (eligible pensioner) |
$34.00 |
N |
| Cat - Desexed (sold / transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation) |
$0.00 |
N |
| Cat - Registration (not recommended) |
$68.00 |
N |
| Cat - Registration (not recommended - eligible pensioner) |
$34.00 |
N |
| Cat - Registration (recognised breeder) |
$68.00 |
N |
| Registration late fee |
$22.00 |
N |
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| Annual permit category |
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| Cat (not desexed by four months of age) |
$96.00 |
N |
| Dangerous dog |
$230.00 |
N |
| Restricted dog |
$230.00 |
N |
| Permit late fee |
$22.00 |
N |
Dog & Cat Control
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Dog release fee first Impounding |
$0.00 |
N |
| Dog release fee for second and subsequent Impounding |
$44.00 |
N |
| Feeding Fee per day - Dog |
Companion Animal Care Facility Set Fees |
N |
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| Feeding fee per day - Cat |
Companion Animal Care Facility set fees |
N |
| Surrender fee |
Min. Fee (excl. GST):$250.00 |
N |
| Dog Adoption Fee |
Dog Adoption Fee |
Y |
| The fee includes purchase, price, vaccination, desexing, microchipping and lifetime registration |
| Min. Fee (excl. GST):$45.45 |
| Cat Adoption Fee |
Cat Adoption Fee |
Y |
| The fee includes purchase price, vaccination, desexing, microchipping and lifetime registration |
| Min. Fee(excl. GST):$45.45 |
| Certificate of Compliance |
$150.00 |
N |
Animal Stock Impounding Fees
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Animal Stock Impounding Fees | Release Fees |
| Bull |
Min. Fee (excl. GST):$25.00 |
N |
| Stallion |
Min. Fee (excl. GST):$25.00 |
N |
| Cow/Steer |
Min. Fee (excl. GST):$25.00 |
N |
| Mare/Gelding |
Min. Fee (excl. GST):$25.00 |
N |
| Sheep/Goat/Pig |
Min. Fee (excl. GST):$20.00 |
N |
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Sustenance (Per Day) Fee
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| Bull Sustenance (Per Day) & Vet Care |
Full cost recovery |
N |
| Stallion Sustenance (Per Day) & Vet Care |
Full cost recovery |
N |
| Cow/Steer Sustenance (Per Day) & Vet Care |
Full cost recovery |
N |
| Mare/Gelding Sustenance (Per Day) & Vet Care |
Full cost recovery |
N |
| Sheep/Goat/Pig Sustenance (Per Day) & Vet Care |
Full cost recovery |
N |
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N |
| Driving fees |
| Portable Stockyards used by customer - supplied by Council |
$90.00 per hour |
N |
| Rates for transport of animals - supplied by Council |
$90.00 per hour |
N |
| Rates for transport of animals |
Transport by a contractor at full cost recovery |
N |
Dangerous Dog Collar
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Small |
$41.50 |
Y |
| Medium |
$46.50 |
Y |
| Large |
$52.00 |
Y |
| X-Large |
$57.50 |
Y |
Dangerous Dog Sign
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Dangerous Dog Sign |
$15.00 |
Y |
Abandoned Motor Vehicles
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Abandoned motor vehicle fee includes administration, transport, and storage |
At full cost recovery |
N |
| Release Fee |
$97.00 |
Y |
Impounded Articles (signs etc.)
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|
| Impounded Articles Large Items e.g.: trolleys, shipping containers & clothing bins Includes administration, seizure, transport, and storage |
At Cost |
N |
| Release Fee (large size articles) |
$97.00 |
N |
| Storage per day |
$23.00 |
N |
| Release Fee (Standard Size Articles) |
$97.00 |
N |
| Removal per hour (1 hour minimum) |
$50.00 |
N |
