Waste and Compliance
Waste and Compliance Services
All fees are inclusive of GST where applicable
Health Inspections
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Food Premises/Business Annual Administration Fee | $42.00 | N |
| Not for profit School Canteens * | $0.00 | N |
| Not for profit -charities | $0.00 | N |
| Food Premises/Business Inspection Fee | ||
| Level 0 - low risk food business (Up to 1 hour) | $125.00 | N |
| Level 1 - medium risk food business (Up to 1 hour) | $125.00 | N |
| Level 2 - high risk food business (Up to 1 hour) | $160.00 | N |
| Not for profit School Canteens * | $0.00 | N |
| Additional hourly rate for food premise inspections | $150.00 | N |
| Reinspection/additional kitchen (on same premises) | $92.00 | N |
| Improvement Notice Administration Fee - Statutory fee | $330.00 | N |
| * Note: Not for profit school canteens/not for profit charities - Reinspection and Improvement Notice Administration Fee/Statutory Fees still apply | ||
| Mobile Food Vending Vehicles in a Public Place(application fee + 1 inspection) | ||
| Annual - 12 month approval | $345.00 | N |
| Sporting season event operators (per season) | $185.00 | N |
| Inspection Fee | $160.00 | N |
| Reinspection | $92.00 | N |
| Temporary Food Stall in a Public Place | ||
| Small stall operators - single food type** | $59.00 | N |
| Large stall operators - range of foods** | $92.00 | N |
| Stall reinspection (Small stalls) | $68.00 | N |
| **Event Cancelled - 50% Refund on written application | ||
| Food Notification (temporary food stalls not on Council land) | $55.00 | N |
| Hairdresser/Beauty salon inspection fee - Local Govt. Act | $115.00 | N |
| Reinspection Hairdresser/Beauty salon inspection fee(No skin penetration ) Local Govt. Act | $70.00 | N |
| Skin penetration inspection fee - Public Health Act | $160.00 | N |
| Reinspection Skin penetration - Public Health Act | $92.00 | N |
| Mortuary Inspection | $160.00 | N |
| Mortuary Reinspection | $92.00 | N |
| Sex Service Premises - Health & Compliance Inspection per hour. Two Council Officers will inspect and fee charged in one hour increments. | $300.00 | 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. | ||
| Cost of outstanding Health Notices | $130.00 | N |
| Health Notices/Enquiries | $130.00 | N |
| Section 735A Outstanding Notice Certificate | $120.00 | N |
| Improvement Notice/Prohibition Order Administration Fee (non regulated systems - Statutory fee) | $270.00 | N |
Shop fitouts
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Food Premise - Shop Fitout Inspection | $160.00 | N |
| Reinspection | $92.00 | N |
| Other Shop Fitout Inspections (e.g. skin pen/hairdressers/barbers/cooling towers/public swimming pools/mortuaries | $160.00 | N |
Microbial Control Inspections
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Towers (water testing) | $70.00 | N |
| Cooling Tower Inspection | $160.00 | N |
| Warm Water System Inspection | $160.00 | N |
| Subsequent Units On Same Site Inspection | $80.00 | N |
| Additional Reinspection | $160.00 | N |
| Improvement Notice/Prohibition Order Administration Fee | $560.00 | N |
Swimming Pool Compliance
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate (sec 22D) | $150.00 | N |
| (b) Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate Re-inspection (sec 22D) | $100.00 | N |
| (c) Exemption under Sec.22 | $70.00 | N |
| (d)Swimming pool online registration (Administration Fee) | $10.00 | N |
Septic Tank Installations (Domestic)
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Installation Package (not incl. SEAA Application Fee) | ||
| (Assessment + 4 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| Application | $390.00 | N |
| Inspection | $160.00 | N |
| Installation Inspections (maximum of 3 inspections included) | $480.00 | N |
| Approval to Operate | $72.00 | N |
| Total Package | $1,102.00 | N |
| Note: Total Package must be paid together. | ||
| Additional inspections / Reinspections | $160.00 | N |
| Amended septic tank application fee | ||
| Amended septic tank application fee - Major (Plus additional inspections) | $320.00 | N |
| Amended septic tank application fee - Minor (Plus additional inspections) | $150.00 | N |
| Amended septic tank application- Additional inspections / Reinspections | $160.00 | N |
Septic Tank Installations (Commercial)
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Fees are based on Infrastructure cost | ||
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost < $20,000 | $1,600.00 | N |
| (Assessment + 4 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost between $20,000 - $100,000 | $2,950.00 | N |
| (Assessment + 5 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost > $100,000 | $3,050.00 | N |
| (Assessment + 6 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| External Consultancy Fees - engaged by Council | AtFull Cost Recovery | N |
| Inspections/additional inspection/reinspections | $160.00 | N |
| Amended on-site sewer management (OSSM) system application Fee | ||
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20K | $150.00 | N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20K-$100K | $250.00 | N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100K | $300.00 | N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20K | $320.00 | N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20K-$100K | $560.00 | N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100K | $670.00 | N |
Water Supply - Section 68 LGA Applications (Commercial)
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Fees are based on Infrastructure cost | ||
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost < $20,000 | $1,600.00 | N |
| (Assessment + 4 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost between $20,000 - $100,000 | $2,950.00 | N |
| (Assessment + 5 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| Package Fee - For Infrastructure Cost > $100,000 | $3,050.00 | N |
| (Assessment + 6 Inspections + Approval to Operate) | ||
| External Consultancy Fees - engaged by Council | At Full Cost Recovery | N |
| Inspections/additional inspection/reinspections | $160.00 | N |
| Amended section 68 Water Supply application Fee | ||
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20K | $150.00 | N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20K-$100K | $250.00 | N |
| Minor Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100K | $300.00 | N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost < $20K | $320.00 | N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost $20K-$100K | $560.00 | N |
| Major Amendment - Infrastructure cost > $100K | $670.00 | N |
| Water supply inspection fee (ongoing inspection fee) - per hour - minimum 1 hour | $160.00 | N |
| Water Carters Approval | ||
| Water carters inspection fee - per hour - minimum - 1hr | $160.00 | 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 | $72.00 | N |
| AWTS - per annum Residential - per annum includes first inspection + 1 effluent warning sign per inspection | $72.00 | N |
| Subsequent Inspection fees for Residential Properties | $160.00 | N |
| Commercial System - per annum Plus Hourly Rate for Inspection and assessment | $80.00 | N |
| Commercial System (pump out) - per hour - min. 1 hour | $160.00 | N |
| Commercial System (on-site disposal) (per hour) - min. 1 hour | $160.00 | N |
| External Consultancy Fees (engaged by Council) | AtFull Cost Recovery | N |
Miscellaneous Septic Tank Charges
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Request for a Sustainable Effluent Application Area - Residential - Price per system (Administration Fee) | $83.00 | N |
| Request for a Sustainable Effluent Application Area (SEAA) - Per Allotment for Proposed Subdivision (Administration Fee) | $83.00 | N |
| Pre-purchase Inspection | $260.00 | N |
| Out of Hours Inspection - Pre-booked | $330.00 | N |
| Order/Proposal from Council to replace Septic System (per hour) | $160.00 | N |
| External Consultancy Geotech report as required.(Orders & Proposals engaged by Council) | AtFull Cost Recovery | N |
| Wastewater Analysis | AtFull Cost Recovery | N |
| Effluent Warning Signs (each) | $5.60 | N |
Domestic Waste Management
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| DWM Vacant Properties Charge | $128.00 | N |
| Urban Service (Includes Greenwaste Collection) | ||
| 80L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $308.00 | N |
| 120L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $364.00 | N |
| 240L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $631.00 | N |
| Additional 80L Garbage Service | $229.00 | N |
| Additional 120L Garbage Service | $338.00 | N |
| Additional 240L Garbage Service | $677.00 | N |
| Rural Service (No Greenwaste Collection) | ||
| 80L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $246.00 | N |
| 120L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $308.00 | N |
| 240L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $569.00 | N |
| Additional 80L Garbage Service | $229.00 | N |
| Additional 120L Garbage Service | $338.00 | N |
| Additional 240L Garbage Service | $677.00 | N |
| Urban Service (Greenwaste Exempt) | ||
| 80L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $246.00 | N |
| 120L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $308.00 | N |
| 240L Garbage & 240L Recycling Service | $569.00 | N |
| Additional 80L Garbage Service | $229.00 | N |
| Additional 120L Garbage Service | $338.00 | N |
| Additional 240L Garbage Service | $677.00 | N |
| Multi-Housing Service | ||
| Multi Housing (Including Greenwaste) - Per Unit | $326.00 | N |
| Multi Housing (Excluding Greenwaste) - Per Unit | $280.00 | N |
| Domestic Waste - Additional Charges | ||
| Additional Recycling Bin Service 240L | $87.00 | N |
| Additional Greenwaste Bin Service 240L | $55.00 | N |
Kerbside Cleanup Collection Services
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Additional kerbside clean-up(in excess of the standard 2 collections) | $113.00 | N |
Commercial Waste Management Charges
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial three bin service | $728.00 | N |
| Commercial Garbage Charges | ||
| 240L Service Charge | $469.00 | N |
| 240L Commercial Garbage additional weekly collection | $469.00 | N |
| 360L Service Charge | $697.00 | N |
| 360 Commercial Recycling additional weekly collection | $697.00 | N |
| 660L Service Charge | $1,283.00 | N |
| 660L Commercial Garbage additional weekly collection | $1,283.00 | N |
| 1100L Service Charge | $2,180.00 | N |
| 1100L Commercial Garbage additional weekly collection | $2,180.00 | N |
| Commercial Recycling Charges | ||
| 240L Service Charge | $285.00 | N |
| 240L Commercial Recycling additional weekly collection | $285.00 | N |
| 360L Service Charge | $390.00 | N |
| 360L Commercial Recycling additional weekly collection | $390.00 | N |
| 660L Service Charge | $712.00 | N |
| 660L Commercial Recycling additional weekly collection | $712.00 | N |
| 1100L Service Charge | $1,297.00 | N |
| 1100L Commercial Recycling additional weekly collection | $1,297.00 | N |
| School Service Charges | ||
| 80L Garbage Service Charge | $181.00 | N |
| 80 Litre School Garbage additional weekly collection | $181.00 | N |
| 120L Garbage Service Charge | $272.00 | N |
| 120 Litre School Garbage additional weekly collection | $272.00 | N |
| 240L Garbage Service Charge | $469.00 | N |
| 240 Litre School Garbage additional weekly collection | $469.00 | N |
| 240L Recycling Service Charge | $135.00 | N |
| School Recycling Service additional weekly collection | $135.00 | N |
| Commercial Waste - Other Charges | ||
| Special events garbage & recycling service per bin (minimum of 10 bins) | $16.00 | Y |
| Special event bin additional collection | $16.00 | Y |
| Street Bin Service (Internal charge) | $425.00 | N |
| Street Bin Service additional weekly collection | $425.00 | N |
Water Sampling
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Determination of potable supply | $200.00 | N |
| Swimming Pools and Spas: | ||
| Minimum 3 bacterlogical test per pool | $180.00 | N |
| Water quality initial pool (test & inspection) | $145.00 | N |
| Water quality additional pools (test & inspection) | $73.00 | N |
| Reinspection Swimming Pools and Spas: | ||
| Water quality initial pool (test & reinspection) | $145.00 | N |
| Water quality additional pools (test & reinspection) | $73.00 | N |
| Facilities and grounds only (no water testing conducted) | $70.00 | N |
Environmental Enforcement
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Notices | $563.00 | N |
| Compliance Inspections ( per hour, min 1 hr ) | $150.00 | N |
| Clean up Notices | $563.00 | N |
| Compliance Cost/Clean up - cost of clean up | AtFull Cost Recovery | N |
| Noise Control Notices | $563.00 | N |
| Special events (during office hours)(per hour) | ||
| Professional Staff | $160.00 | Y |
| Administration Staff | $66.00 | Y |
| Operational Staff | $50.00 | Y |
| Note: Staff costs include on-costs, but excludes plant & materials costs. | ||
| Plant & Materials | At Cost + 10% | Y |
| Special events (out of office hours)(min. 4 Hours) | ||
| Professional Staff | $650.00 | Y |
| Administration Staff | $255.00 | Y |
| Operational Staff | $200.00 | Y |
| Note: Staff costs include on-costs, but excludes plant & materials costs. | ||
| Plant & Materials | At Cost + 10% | Y |
Noxious Weeds Certification
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Issue Certificates | $135.00 | N |
| Re-inspection fees | $145.00 | N |
Dog & Cat Registration Fees (Under Companion Animals Act)
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Desexed animal | $58.00 | N |
| Breeder (Recognised) concession | $58.00 | N |
| Pensioner concession (desexed animal only) | $25.00 | N |
| Non-desexed animal | $210.00 | N |
| Pound/Shelter animal 50% discount (desexed) | $29.50 | N |
| Animal under 6 months not desexed (documentary evidence needs to be provided to verify the animal's age.) | $58.00 | N |
| Late Registration Fee - If the registration fee has not been paid 28 days after the date on which the animal is required to be registered). | $16.00 | N |
Dog & Cat Control
Dog release fee - First impounding*Companion Animal and Livestock Pound Facility set fees
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding fee per day - Dog | ||
| Feeding fee per day - Cat | ||
| Surrender fee | ||
| Certificate of Compliance | ||
| * Note - Cost plus pet name tag if required. | ||
Animal Stock Impounding Fees
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Deterrent Fees | ||
| Bull | Companion Animal and Livestock Pound Facility set fees | |
| Stallion | ||
| Cow/Steer | ||
| Mare/Gelding | ||
| Sheep/Goat/Pig | ||
| Sustenance (Per Day) Fees: | ||
| Bull | Companion Animal and Livestock Pound Facility set fees | |
| Stallion | ||
| Cow/Steer | ||
| Mare/Gelding | ||
| Sheep/Goat/Pig | ||
| Driving fees: | ||
| Rates for transport of animals | Companion Animal and Livestock Pound Facility set fees | |
| Destruction of Stock | ||
| Horses and Cattle | At Full Cost Recovery | N |
| Sheep and Goats | At Full Cost Recovery | N |
Dangerous Dog Collar
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Small | $36.00 | Y |
| Medium | $41.00 | Y |
| Large | $46.00 | Y |
| X-Large | $51.00 | Y |
Dangerous Dog Sign
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Dog Sign | $10.20 | Y |
Abandoned Motor Vehicles
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Examination and valuation | $77.00 | N |
| Taking custody - notifying Police | $58.00 | N |
| Advertising | $130.00 | N |
| Owner Notification | $58.00 | N |
| Towing & Removal | At Full Cost Recovery | N |
| Custody and storage (per day) | $36.00 | N |
Impounded Articles (signs etc.)
| Description | Total Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|
| Storage per day | $19.50 | N |
| Release | $87.00 | N |
| Removal per hour (1 hour minimum) | $24.00 | N |