FEES AND CHARGES
TableOfContents
Council's Pricing Policy is based on a number of pricing categories listed in the table below:
Pricing Policy Categories
Zero Cost RecoveryThere is no price charged for this good or service. All costs associated with this good/service are met from general income. The whole cost of the provision of the service is detmined to be a community service obligation or falls within a class of public good.
Partial Cost RecoveryThe price for this service is set to make a contribution to the cost of providing the service. It does not recover the full cost of the service as defined below. This reflects a component of 'public benefit or 'community service obligation' associated with the service. The costs of this service are subsidised from general income.
Full Cost RecoveryThe price of this service is set to recover annual operating, maintenance and overhead costs, and to make a contribution to the cost of replacement of the infrastructure assets utilised in providing the service.
Rate of ReturnThe price of this good/service is set to gernerate an appropriate rate of return on the capital invested. This would include Full Cost Recovery as defined above, in addition to a profit margin to factor in a return to Council.
Regulatory PriceThe price for this good/service is a statutory charge set by legislation/regulation. It may or may not recover the full cost of the service
SwimmingPools(Council)
SwimmingSquads
LearntoSwimClasses
HydrotherapyPoolEntryFees
BoatMoorings
MooringFeesOnly
UnauthoriseduseofCouncil’sprivateberthsincludedinForsterBoatHarbourwillbechargedtheadvertisedDailyrate applicableplusanyadministrationfeesrequired.Forinformationonvacancies,pleasecontactCouncil.
Forster(OutsideHarbour-IncludesPowerandWater)
Forster(InsideHarbour-NoPowerorWater)
SwingMoorings DailyandWeeklyratesareclassedascasual Monthly,Quarterly,SixMonthly&Annualratesaresubjecttolicenceagreement
SwingMoorings [continued]
FixedWoodenWharf(IncludesPower&Water)
DailyandWeeklyratesareclassedascasual Monthly,Quarterly,SixMonthly&Annualratesaresubjecttolicenceagreement
FloatingPontoon
DailyandWeeklyratesareclassedascasual. Monthly,Quarterly,SixMonthly&Annualratesaresubjecttolicenceagreement. Thesearemoreexpensiveduetoadditionalsecurityfencing.
AnnualLicenceAgreements
BiosecurityAct2015-RecoveryofCosts [continued]
RegionalPartnerActivities-D2Inter-PartnerStandardFee
NSWGovernment-CemeteriesandCrematoriaNSWIntermentLevy
Note:TheLevydoesnotapplytotheintermentofdestitutepeopleorchildrenundertheageof12.
AllCemeteries
Note1:ThefollowingareGSTexempt-Deposits,AllotmentandAdministrativefees,NicheAllotmentandAdministrative fees,Workspermits,FamilyhistoryenquiriesandPrivateburialpermits.
Note 2: Council's policy is for single-depth graves only, double depth graves are available only to pre-existing reservations
Note3:BungwahlCemeteryismanagedbytheBungwahlCemeteryTrust,butusesCouncil's
Fee(Forlawnsectionsonly-ForothersectionscontactaStonemason)
Columbariums
GraniteColumbariums-Forster,Tuncurry,Bulahdelah&TeaGardens
Gardens
Wingsofa
Butterfly&PeacefulPlaygroundInfants'AshesGardenTuncurryCemetery
FamilyGardens
OtherCemeteryFees
Additionalfeesmayapply:
-Inthecaseofdifficultsites
-Basedonanevaluationofsitelocation,soiltype,adjacentmonuments,etc
-FuneralDirectorsarrivingunattendedtobookedInterment
Certificates
LocalGovernmentAct1993
EnvironmentPlanning&AssessmentAct1979
SwimmingPoolsInspectionProgram-InspectionforCertificate
ConveyancingAct1919
CompanionAnimalsAct
CompanionAnimalsAct [continued]
Followuppropertycomplianceinspection(Declareddogs)
Secondandsubsequentinspections$150.00-initialinspection$0 Description Fee InitialInspection
DogRegistration-Notdesexedby12weeksorwhensoldifearlierthan12
–In
PermitorRegistrationlatefee(Whereanimalisnotregisteredwithin28daysofthe
processingFee(Multipleformsinexcessof3)e.g.Breedersetc
SurrenderDog/Cat
ImpoundingDog/Cat
AdoptionofDog/Cat
AdoptionofDog(Desexedpriortobeingimpounded)
AnimalCatchingCage
Copying,PrintingandMicrofilmResearch
CopyingCharges-PerPage(doublesidedischargedas2pages)
GSTisincludedinthesefeeshoweverifcopyingarisesfollowingaresponseinrespectforinformationORinrespectof anypermission,authority,licenceorexemptiontheGSTshouldbedeductedfromthefeequoted
PlanPrinting
GST is included in these fees however if copying arises following a response in respect for information OR in respect of any permission,authority,licenceorexemptiontheGSTshouldbededucted
CreditCardFee
CouncilisrecoveringtheoverallFeeschargedtoCouncilbyfinancialinstitutions. Thisfeemaybevariedupwardsordownwardsbasedoncurrent"ReviewofCard PaymentsRegulations"
SubdivisionCertificate
DevelopmentApplications-General
DevelopmentApplications
-Erection
ofaDwellingHouse(ConstructionCost $100,000orLess)
DevelopmentApplication-Subdivision
DevelopmentApplication-AdvertisingSigns
If the fee calculated in accordance with the above table for development applications - general is greater than the fee listedbelow-thegreaterfeewillapply
DevelopmentApplication-DevelopmentNotInvolvingErection
ofaBuilding, CarryingOutofaWork,theSubdivisionofLandortheDemolitionofaBuilding orWork
Relevant
organisations
DesignatedDevelopment
IntegratedDevelopment
DevelopmentRequiringConcurrence
AmendmentofDAPriortoConsent
ModificationofDevelopmentConsent
Modification
ofConsentUnderSection4.55(2)or4.56(1)andNotDeemedtobe ofMinimalEnvironmentalImpact
Anyotherdevelopmentapplicationrefertotablebelow(basedonestimated
of development)
ReviewofDetermination
ReviewforanyotherDAperTablebelow(Basedonestimatedcostofdevelopment)
ReviewwhereDAdoesnotinvolvetheerection
ReviewofModificationApplication
ReviewofDecisiontoRejectaDevelopmentApplication
FeeforreviewofDecisiontorejectadevelopmentapplicationunderSection8.2(I)(C)
(a)Iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopmentislessthan$100,000
(b)Iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopmentis$100,000ormoreandlessthanor equalto$1,000,000
(c)Iftheestimatedcostofthedevelopmentismorethan$1,000,000
Advertising/Notification-Local
Advertising/PublicExhibition(feeupto)
SImplepublicnotificationonlineandinwritinginaccordancewithCouncil'sCommunityParticipationPlan-$360.00
BroadpublicnotificationonlineandinwritinginaccordancewithCouncil'sCommunityParticipationPlantomorethan20residences andnearbyproperties(acrossawiderradiusonaperletterbasis)-$360.00plus$6perletter(basedonaquotationpriorto notifcation).
Advertising/Notification-WhereDevelopmentRequiresAdvertising
(a)
(c)prohibited
(feeup
(feeup
(d)whereanenvironmentalplanninginstrumentorDCPrequiresnoticetobegiven otherwisethanasreferredtoinparagraph(a)(b)or(c)(feeupto)
Note:Councilshallrefundtheunexpendedportionofthecostsatthetimeofgivingnotice
ComplyingDevelopmentApplications
ComplyingSubdivisions
Due to the competitive nature of the services involved, these fees are not disclosed as this may
commercialdisadvantage.
ParticularsinrelationtothesefeesmaybeobtainedbycontactingCouncil'sCustomer
on(02)
7777 foranindividualquote.
Subdivision(otherthanstratasubdivision)/StrataSubdivision(Certificateupto2 units)
OtherComplyingDevelopment
Due to the competitive nature of the services involved, these fees are not disclosed as this
commercialdisadvantage
Particularsinrelationtothesefeesmaybeobtainedbycontacting
foranindividualquote
ConstructionCertificates
Due to the competitive nature of the services involved, these fees are not disclosed as this may place Council at a commercialdisadvantage
ParticularsinrelationtothesefeesmaybeobtainedbycontactingCouncil'sCustomerServiceCentreon(02)79557777 foranindividualquote
WithdrawofConstructionCertificate
AdministrationFeewhereapplicationwithdrawn/cancelledbytheapplicantwithin7 daysoflodgementandwherenoassessmentcommencedbyCouncilofficer
PrincipalCertifyingAuthority(PCA)Fees
Due
Particulars
OtherConstructionCertificateRelatedFees
Due
Particulars
1
BuildingCertificate-OtherThanClass1&10
FireSafetyMeasures
AdministrationFeeforthehandlingandmanagementofannualfire
statements
FireSafetyMeasures [continued]
BuildingReports
AsdeterminedbyDirectorLiveableCommunities
BoardingHousesAct2012
DamageBonds
ForthepurposeoffundingrepairstodamageofCouncilassetsandensuringcompliancewithCouncil'sstandardsand specifications-Includespre/postinspections
forApprovalunderSection68ofthe
ApplicationtoErectHoardingorOccupyaWorkZone
ClassA-BaseFeeplus$10/Squaremetre/Permonth
(ApplicationFeenotapplicableifpartofBuildingApproval)
ClassB-BaseFeeplus$20/Squaremetre/Permonth
ApplicationtoErectHoardingorOccupyaWorkZone [continued]
DishonouredPayments
DrainageReserveLicenceAgreement
PermanentStructuresinRoadReserve(PerSquareMetrePerAnnum)
EasementApplicationorRelease
Maintenance/DefectsBond
Maintenancebondof5%ofthecostofconstructionof
BondwillbelodgedwithCounciltocoverdefectswhichmayarisewithinaperiodof24monthsofthecompletionoftheworks Thisbondisrefundableuponcompletionofthemaintenanceperiod
AdditionalInspectionsofEngineeringWorks
Whenadditionalinspectionsarerequiredduetopresentationofunsatisfactoryorincompleteworks,aninspectionfeepervisitwillbe chargedforsubsequentinspectionsofthefailedsectionofwork
PrivateWorksandExternalWorksonPublicLand
Kerbing&Guttering-ContributionPayablebyOwner
Kerb&Gutterconstructionforpropertieswithsinglestreetfrontage
Kerb&
IndustrialEstateSigns
NamingSubmission(RoadsAct1993-Section
Driveways-(RoadsAct1993-Section138)
Events
ApplicationFees-ForEvents
Film&TV
ChargesaresetbytheNSWOfficeofLocalGovernmentFilmingProtocol2025.
FilmingApplicationAssessmentFee
AdditionalMaximumApplicationProcessingFees
AdditionalMaximumApplicationProcessingFees [continued]
TrafficManagementPlan(TMP)Assessment
FloodCertificates
GovernmentInformationPublicAccess(GIPA)
Impounding Vehicles
Keys
AmenitiesKey-DisabledMLAK
Key–DisabilityAccess
ForsterBoatHarbour&CommunityStorageCompound
Reserves,Parks,SportingFields&Showgrounds
LandandRatinginformation
Copyofprioryears'RateNotice/InstalmentNotice(Providedtopropertyowneronly)
ItemisedStatementofRateAccount(Providedtopropertyowneronly)
Propertysearches,searchofhistoricalraterecords,useofRateBook,Valuation BookorTransfersRegister(SubjecttoPPIPActlimitations)atcost$95.00perhour orpartthereof
LandUsePlanning
Planning
Planning
Applications
Proposals
Councilwilldeterminethecategoryoftheapplication.ShouldtheNSWDepartmentofPlanningidentifythatthePlanning Proposal falls in a higher category, the difference in fee will be payable to Council prior to progressing the application further.
AnystudyrequiredtosupportaPlanningProposal,DevelopmentControlPlanorVoluntaryPlanningAgreementwillbe preparedandpaidforbytheapplicant.
Pre-LodgementMeetings
BasicCategory
ApplicationFee(Non-refundable)
PlusthecostofanyindependentconsultantsengagedbyCounciltoreviewanyaspectofaPlanningProposal
PlusCouncil'scostofpublicnotification
Standard/ReleaseAreaProgramCategory
Plus
Plus
ComplexCategory
PrincipalCategory
Plus
VoluntaryPlanningAgreements
DevelopmentControlPlans
PlusCouncil'scostofpublicnotification
ContributionsPlans
PlusCouncil'scostofpublicnotification
Stage2–Above100hoursstafftime(PaidpriortoContributionPlanadoption)(Nonrefundable)
PlusthecostofanyindependentconsultantsengagedbyCounciltoreviewanyaspectofaContributionPlan
PlusCouncil'scostofpublicnotification
OtherLandUsePlanningCharges
Staffattendanceatworkshopsormeetingsfordevelopmentorland-useproposals (Non-refundable)
Councilco-ordinationofspecialiststudypreparationorpeerreview(Non-refundable)
PublicHearing(AdditionalFeeifrequired)(Non-refundable)
Formalrezoningenquiriesthatrequireresearchandawrittenreply-Perhour(Plus $100whereinspectionofthepropertyisrequired)(Non-refundable)
AdditionalcopiesoftheLEP(Non-refundable)
PleasenotethatLocalEnvironmentalPlansarefreetodownloadfromtheNSWLegislationwebsite
LeaseandLicenceFees
LeaseandLicenceRental
CommunityLeaseorLicenceAdministrationFees
Keys&AccessCards(CommercialandCommunityLeasesandLicences)
VehiclesonBeaches
HealthInspections
OtherRegulatoryControl
TransportofWasteOverPublicPlace
LivestockImpounding
(IncludesCattle,Horses,Goats,Sheep&Pigs)(ImpoundingAct1993)
PrivateImpounding
Dailymaintenancefeesforimpoundedanimals Horse,cow(Includescalf)
Rams,ewes,wethersorlambs,goatorpig
PublicSpaces(UnattendedProperty)Act2021
Livestock
Feeforlossordamageattributabletoananimaltakenintopossessionwhileitwasunattended,includingonprivatelandwithoutthe permissionoftheoccupieroftheland,S55(4)(c)
PublicGISMaps-PerMapSheet
PublicGISgeneratedmap-IncludesBaseMaporAerialImageryplusadditional layersasselectedbyusere.g.planningzones,bushfirezones,etc
Generatedbystandardprinttemplates(A4orA3)
CustomisedGeographicalSystemOutput
EditingGISsoftware(Mapinfo,QGIS,ArcGIS)generatedhighqualityand complexmappingorspatialdataoutputtocustomer'sspecifications
Printedoutputtoinvolvedatacreation,modificationorcomplexthematicstyling
Outputprovidedinhardcopyprintedformat(A4toA0sheetsize)orinanappropriateelectronicformatasdiscussedwith customer
Aerialimageryincludedasrequired
Spatialdata
(e.g.MIF,TAB,SHP,DXF,GeoTiFF)to
OnsiteSewageManagementSystems
SewageManagementSystemss68Applications
SewageManagementSystemss68Applications [continued]
On-siteSewageManagementProgram-Registration,AnnualFees&Inspections
OverdueRatesandCharges/DebtCollection
Accrualofinterestonoverdueratesandcharges
CouncilwillusetheinterestrateasdeterminedbytheMinisterforLocalGovernmentfortheinterestpayableonoverdue ratesandcharges
Applicabletogeneralcouncilrates,annualcharges(includingwastemanagement,water,andsewer),andotherdebts
Interestaccruesonadailybasisonratesandchargesthatremainunpaidaftertheybecomedueandpayable
WaterRestrictionDevices&AccountCollectionFees
Council issues reminder notices on all overdue accounts. Outstanding accounts will be subject to interest charges and otherdebtrecoveryaction
An account collection fee will be applied to the account if it becomes overdue and a notice for the installation of a restrictivewasherisdeliveredtothepropertyofthewatermeter
Iftheaccountremainsunpaidafterthenoticeisdelivered,thenarestrictivewashermaybeinstalleduntilsuchtimeas paymentismadeorsatisfactoryarrangementsareagreedinregardstooutstandingaccount
UnhealthyBlocksClearing
PrivacyandPersonalInformationProtection(PPIP)
ProfessionalAdviceandResearchFees
Anhourly(orpartthereof)chargeismadeforstafftimeconsumedindealingwith enquiriesundertakenattherequestoforforthebenefitofindividuals/organisations thatinvolvesresearchingandanalysinginformationsoastoprepareawrittenororal responseorprofessionalopinion.ThisincludesinterpretationandanalysisofCouncil records.
TheFeeistobeestimatedandpaymenttobemadebeforetheinvestigationiscommencedandissubjecttoanynecessary adjustmentonconclusionoftheinvestigation
RelevantDirectorshavethediscretiontodeterminewhenthisfeewillbeappliedinrelationtoanenquiry
PublicGates-(RoadsAct1993-Section128)
PublicGateApplication–Stage1(Feeincludescostofadvertising)
GateApplication–Stage2–(Section138permit)
RoadClosures/Openings
RoadClosures-Temporary-ForEvents
NOTE:PrescribeddeposittobepaidinadditionwhereCouncillodgesapplicationwith
RoadsActivity(Section138)
StreetlightGlareShields
ReservesandShowgrounds
Events-PortableElectricitySetup&Usage
CommercialActivitiesonPublicLands–ExcludingEventsListedElsewhere
CommercialActivitiesonPublicLands–ExcludingEventsListed Elsewhere [continued]
PayableifDArequired
AccessThroughParkBond
SportsFields&Showgrounds-LightingSet-up/Changes(Initiallightingsetup/ shutdownordaylight-savingchangeoruserrequestedtimeresets)
RefocusLights
SportingFields
Cleaning/GarbageRemoval/RestorationCharge
WhereconsiderednecessarybytheDirectorLiveableCommunitiesabondwillbetakenpriortouseoftheground. OrganisationsorclubsfailingtoleavegroundsandamenitiesinatidystateshallbesubjecttoacleaningFee.
Lighting-ElectricityCharges:Rateperhour WhencontrolledbyanIlluminator,
hourincrements. AnyPark/ReservenotspecifiedwillbechargedatCost(inclGST)
Lighting-ElectricityCharges:Rateperhour [continued]
GloucesterRecreationCentre
CasualHirers
NotforProfitRate
Showgrounds
BulahdelahShowground
NotforprofitusergroupsthataremembersoftheshowgroundcommitteeareexemptfrombookingFees.
BulahdelahShowgroundCamping
NabiacShowground
NabiacShowgroundCamping
StroudShowground
StroudShowgroundCamping
CampGrounds
CommunityandMinorEvents
CommunitySpacesBookings
CommunitySpacesBookings [continued]
RuralAddressPost/Numbers
Sale&Stockyards
SaleYards-GloucesterOnly
YardduesandFeesareapplicabletoallsalesandalsotooccasionaloperatorsusingthefacilitiesatthesaleyards.
AllFeesapplywhethertheanimalissoldorunsold.
SaleDayFeesmayincludeuptofourdaysuseoftheyardsaftersaleday,NonSaleDayFeesforoccasionaloperators willthenapply.
RegularSale
OtherSales
UseofSaleyardsonNon-SaleDays
UseofLiveweightScales
Useof
Fees
HireofAuctionRing
Stockyards-NabiacOnly
Signs Signs-DirectionalandTourist
StreetBanners
SubpoenaandNoticetoProduceFees
TareeAirport
PavementConcessionPaperwork
ManningRiverAeroClub
AircraftParkingFees
Approveduserswithdirectaccesstotaxiways-eligibleforprivateaccessoramemberofManningRiverAeroClub.
&Marketing
Vehicles-Heavy/WideLoads
RouteAssessmentandSupervisionofHeavy/WideLoads(Perhour)
Council'ssupervisionofloadsafter3:00pmonweekdaysandatalltimesonweekends/publicholidayswillincurpenaltyrates
Vehicles-ElectricChargingStations
Vehicles-ElectricChargingStations [continued]
VenueHire
AdministrationCentres
GloucesterMeetingRooms
ProfessionalRateIncludingGovernmentBodies
StroudandTeaGardensDistrictOfficeMeetingRooms
ProfessionalRateIncludingGovernmentBodies
NotForProfitRate
YalawanyiGanya
CouncilChambers
Hightechnologyroomincludingzoomfacilities,largescreen,lecturn,andmicrophone.Iftechnologyisrequiredadditional costsapplyassetupmustbecompletedbyMidCoastCouncilstaff-seepricingbelow
RoomisonlyavailableduringOfficeHours
ProfessionalRateIncludingGovernmentBodies
WallingatRoom(Capacity4)
ManningRegionalArtGallery
GalleryStudios
SmallStudioRoom(upto8People)
RateIncludingGovernmentBodies
OutdoorUndercoverArtSpace
Bodies
For
ForsterCivicCentre
ForsterCivicCentreRoomsareavailableduringlibraryaccesshours.TechnologysupportchargedseparatelyseeLibrary Fees. Use for Elections State and Federal as per halls hire fees. Catering quotes provided upon request. Excludes communitypartnershipswhereanagreedMOUisapprovedbyManagerLibraries,Community&CulturalServices.
forall
Coolongolook#1(Capacityupto70People)
NotForProfit
Wallamba(Capacityupto50People)
ProfessionalRateIncluding
ProfessionalRateIncludingGovernmentBodies [continued]
WangWauk(Capacityupto50People)
CombinedWallamba&WangWauk(Capacityupto100People)
NotForProfitRate
NotForProfitRate [continued]
hours(From7amto9amor5pmto10pm)
LibraryMeetingRooms
SmallLibraryMeetingRooms
SmalllibrarymeetingroomsareavailableforhireatGloucester,TeaGardens,Wingham,Harrington,Forster,andTaree Libraries.Onlyavailableduringlibraryaccesshours.Technologysupportchargedseparately(seeLibraryFees.)
Cateringquotesprovideduponrequest.
Excludes community partnerships where an agreed MOU is approved by Manager Libraries, Community & Cultural Services.
ProfessionalRateIncludingGovernmentBodies
LargeLibraryMeetingRooms
Large library meeting rooms are available for hire at Taree, Harrington, Hallidays Point, Tea Gardens, & Wingham Libraries.Onlyavailableduringlibraryaccesshours.Technologysupportchargedseparately(seeLibraryFees.)
Cateringquotesprovideduponrequest.
Excludes community partnerships where an agreed MOU is approved by Manager Libraries, Community & Cultural Services.
ProfessionalRateIncludingGovernmentBodies
ManningEntertainmentCentre
TheatreHire
Cateringquotesprovideduponrequest.Excludescommunitypartnershipswhereanagreed
byManagerLibraries,Community&CulturalServices.
TicketFees(PaidByTheTicketPurchaser)
TicketFees(PaidByTheTicketPurchaser) [continued]
AdministrationFees(PaidByHirer)
Halls
Note:Cleaningistheresponsibilityofthehirer
Failuretoleavefacilitiesinaneat&tidyconditionwillresultina$75perhourFeewithaminimumof$150 AllbookingsaresubjecttoacancellationFeeof25%plusGSToftheoriginalagreedprice Notallhallsareavailableforbookingsoutsideofcorehours.Thosethatarewillbeissuedakeywhichmustbecollected duringbusinesshours
AllHalls
inthisdocument
Halls-IndividuallyListedBelow
Includes Allworth Community Hall, Booral Soldiers Memorial Hall, Bulahdelah School of Arts Hall, Bunyah Public Hall, Coolongolook Hall, Coomba Park Community Hall, Gloucester Senior Citizens Centre, Harrington Function Centre, Hawks Nest Community Hall, Limeburners Creek Hall, Monkerai School of Arts, Nabiac Showground Hall, Nerong CommunityCentre,NorthArmCoveCommunityCentre,OrmsbyHouse,PacificPalmsCommunityCentre,StratfordHall, Stroud School of Arts Hall, Stroud Showground MPC, Taree Function Room - 21 Manning River Drive and Wooton CommunityCentre.
WasteManagementServices
NOTE:NSWSection88(S88)RegionalLevyof$100.30isincludedincertainFeesasindicatedbelow
WasteCollectionServices.496
CommercialWasteCollection
WasteManagementForEvents
OtherWasteManagementServices
GeneralWasteDisposal-AllAreas
NOTE:NSWSection88(S88)Levy$100.30isincludedincertainFeesasindicatedbelow
WasteDisposal-(SitesWithNoWeighbridge)
WasteDisposalTrucks-(SitesWithNoWeighbridge)
(Upto1Tonne)SingleRearAxleWithTwoRearWheelsOrFourSmallWheels
to3Tonne)SingleRearAxleWithFourNormalSizeWheels
(Upto6Tonne)TandemRearAxle(BogieDrive)-StroudOnly
(Upto6Tonne)TandemRearAxle(BogieDrive)-StroudOnly [continued]
(Upto8Tonne)TwinSteerWithTwinRearAxles-StroudOnly
Tyres-AllSites
WasteDisposal-(SitesWithWeighbridge)
AnnualAccessCharges
UsageCharges
Council has a 2 step system of charges for water use. The size of the water meter determines the step allowance at whichtheincreaseinthepriceofwatertakeseffectasshownonthefollowingtable:
UnconnectedLand
An annual unconnected water access charge may apply to land that is situated within 225 metres of a water main belongingtoMidCoastCouncilwhetherthatlandisconnectedtothewatersupplyornot
Sewerage
ConnectedLand
LandfromwhichsewerageisdischargedintoasewermainbelongingtoMidCoastCouncilissubjecttoanannualsewerconnected charge
Areducedsewerconnectedchargeissetforpropertiesconnectedtothesewerusinganapprovedpump,maintenanceofthese pumpsistheresponsibilityoftheland-owner
Gloucester&Barringtonpropertiesconnectedtothesewerusinganapprovedlowpressure/grinderpumpattractamaintenance chargeinadditiontothestandardconnectedcharge.
UnconnectedLand
Asewerunconnectedchargemayapplytolandthatissituatedwithin75metresofasewermainbelongingtoMidCoastCouncil whetherthatlandisconnectedtothesewerornot
CommercialAccess&Usage
An access charge and a usage charge are applied quarterly to motels, hotels, non-strata titled units, caravan parks, licensed clubs, laundries, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, community swimming pools, shopping complexes, restaurants,preschools,servicestations,factories,carwashfacilities,medicalcentresandmultipleoccupancies
The access charges are multiplied by a discharge factor, the discharge factor is assessed on the percentage of water purchasedfromMidCoastCouncildischargedintothesewer Thefactordependantonthenatureofthebusiness,dischargefactorscanbeobtainedbycontactingCouncil
Aminimumchargeequaltothestandardconnectedchargewillbeapplicable
Non-RateableProperties
LiquidTradeWaste
Detailed descriptions of charging categories are available in the "Policy for discharge of
to MidCoast Council'sSewerageSystems"
ApplicationFee
Re-InspectionFee
AnnualTradeWaste&UsageFees
Non-ComplianceTradeWasteUsageCharge
ExcessMassCharges
Actual
ExcessMassCharges [continued]
FoodWasteDisposalCharge
SepticWasteDisposalCharge
BackflowPrevention
PreventionDevices-Commercial,Industrial&MixedDevelopmentGreater Than20mm
RecycledWater
For
RecycledWaterusage
StandpipeHireandUsage
SaleOfWater-MeteredStandpipes
Hireofmeteredstandpipe(Doesnotincludewaterused)
It should be noted that only MidCoast Council metered standpipes are to be used within MidCoast
area of operations
SaleOfWater-WaterFillingStation
MonecaWaterStationisanelectronicwaterhydrantlocatedatGloucester
SpecialMeterReading
Thisshallbepayablewhenanownerrequiresthatthemeterbereadforconveyancingorotherreasons
WaterMeterAccuracyTests
Fee is payable in advance and will be refunded only if the meter is found to be registering outside the 3% variance allowed
DrainageDiagram
Feeischargedfortheprovisionofadrainagediagramoraletteradvisingthatthesewerisunavailableifthatisthecase
Note:Propertyownersandplumbersaresuppliedwithanon-certifieddrainagediagramfreeofcharge
diagram
GrinderPumpStation
Section68orWaterManagementActApplicationFeesForServiceProvisionTo BuildingDevelopment-Water&Sewer(Plumbing&Drainage)
Complyingdevelopmentandlocaldevelopment
This includes the assessment of the development for service provision, notice of conditions/approvals and/or issue of certificate stating all Council issues have been dealt with for the submission of Complying and Local Development to Council.
All approvals/notices are required under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993, amounts are based on the assessmentandprocessingtimeforastandardpremisestakingonehour
Note:NorthKaruahdevelopment
If a development is submitted for North Karuah, a development application fee payable to Hunter Water may be applicabledependingonthetypeofdevelopment ConsultationwithCouncil'stechnicalofficermayberequiredtodeterminefeepayable
Houses/Flats/Units/Duplexes(PerPremises)
Only
PlumbingInspections
ResidentialPlumbingInspections
Non-ResidentialPlumbingInspections
AlterationsandAdditions(Residential&Non-Residential)
WaterPressureCertificates
SubdivisionApproval,ConstructionInspectionandAcceptance
andApprovalofEngineeringWorks
DisinfectionofWaterMains
DisinfectionofWaterMains [continued]
MaintenanceBond
Amaintenancebondof5%ofthecostofconstructionofworkswithaminimumof$2,781shallbelodgedwithCouncilto coverdefects,whichmayarisewithinaperiodof24monthsofthecompletionoftheworks
AcceptanceofEngineeringWorks
Thisincludestheissueofacertificateofcompliance,acceptanceofeasements,preparationofdrainageandadjustments toCouncil'sWaterassetplans
Lotscreatedoradjusted–upto4lots.Maximum4hours,additionalhourschargedat $120/h
Water&SewerDeveloperCharges
Water and Sewer Developer Charges are calculated and charged in accordance with the Council’s adopted Equivalent TenementPolicy
FeesforService:
AdevelopmentorotheractivitythathasnotgeneratedarequirementtopaydevelopercontributionsunderSection306of theWaterManagementAct,willbeissuedwithaninvoiceforpaymentoftheequivalentofdevelopercontributionsunder Section608oftheLocalGovernmentAct
WaterConnectionCharge:
•
Brimbin,Bulahdelah,Gloucester,Manning&StroudWaterDSPareas:$9,061.00
TeaGardensWaterDSParea:$3,596.00
NorthKaruahWaterDSParea:Nil
SewerConnectionCharge:
Bulahdelah, Coopernook, Forster, Hawks Nest, Lansdowne, Manning Point, Old Bar Sewer Catchment OB08, Stroud,TeaGardensVacuumCatchment&WinghamSewerDSPareas:$18,766.00
Gloucester,HallidaysPoint,&Taree SewerDSPareas:$13,671.00
•
• •
Harrington&OldBar SewerDSPareas:$5,124.00
BrimbinSewerDSParea:$2,759.00
NorthKaruahSewerDSParea:Nil
AmalgamatedLotsConnectionCharge:
Where existing amalgamated parcels of land become separated into individual parcels of land (‘de-amalgamated’) a chargeequivalentto1equivalenttenement(ET)willbeleviedwheretheseparcelsoflandhavebeenamalgamatedfor morethana10yearperiod,iftheperiodofamalgamationislessthan10yearsthenpaymentofunpaidchargesforthose yearstheparceloflandhasbeenamalgamatedwillbecomepayable. MidCoast CouncilwillnotissueaCertificateofComplianceforanydevelopmentuntilthesechargeshavebeenpaid
HighConsumptionTariff:
Fornon-residentialdevelopmentproposalswhichareidentifiedtoplacehighwaterandsewerdemandsonthewaterand/ orsewernetworks,ahighconsumptiontariffmaybeappliedtothedevelopmentinlieuofupfrontwaterandsewers.64 developercontributions.Thetarifftobeleviedonadevelopmentshallbedetermineduponapplicationforassessmentin accordancewiths.64ands.68oftheLocalGovernmentAct1993.Theapplicationofthehighconsumptiontariffisatthe sole discretion of MidCoast Council and shall be applied on a case-by-case basis through internal assessment and endorsementfromtheDirectorofInfrastructure&EngineeringServices
Scheme–Bulahdelah,Coopernook,Forster,HawksNest,Lansdowne, ManningPoint,OldBarSewerCatchmentOB08,Stroud,TeaGardensVacuum Catchment&Wingham
NewConnectionsandRe-Connections
Chargesapplyforwaterserviceconnectionsforstandarddomestic,commercialorindustrialservice,largerserviceswill beconnectedatactualcosts.
Developmentchargeswillbeapplicableinareaswhererateshavenotpreviouslybeencharged.
NewConnectionsandRe-Connections [continued]
Disconnections
Feeapplieswhereawatermeterisrequiredtoberemoved,theserviceiscappedoffbelowgroundlevel
An annual unconnected water access charge may apply to land that is situated within 225 metres of a water main belongingtoCouncilwhetherthatlandisconnectedtothewatersupplyofnot
MeterDownsizing/Alterations
InstallationofFireServicesandMainsCutIns
Feesapplyfortheinstallationofafireservicetothepublicwatermain Roadcrossingsarenotincludedandlongfireservicesmustbepricedbyquote
SewerJunctionInstallations
Fee is charged where it is necessary to install an additional sewer junction to service a proposed
or residence
The Fee is considered a deposit only and the customer accepts that the disclaimer below applies as a condition to Councilundertakingthework Furthercostsmaybeinvoicedupondiscoveryofconditionsrequiringabnormalworks
Developmentchargeswillbeapplicabletoallotmentswhererateshavenotpreviouslybeencharged
WaterAssetAdjustment/Relocation
SewerAssetAdjustment/Relocation
EnvironmentalLaboratory
PhysicalTests(WaterandWastewaterSamples)
ChemicalTests(WaterandWastewaterSamples)
ChemicalTests(WaterandWastewaterSamples) [continued]
NutrientsTests(WaterandWastewaterSamples)
MicrobiologicalTesting(WaterandWastewaterSamples)
MetalsTesting
MetalsTesting [continued]
Metalsscanforalllistedelements,digestionincluded
(Aluminium;Antimony;Arsenic;Barium;Beryllium;Cadmium;Calcium;Chromium;Cobalt;Copper;Iron; Lead;Magnesium;Manganese; Molybdenum;Nickel;Potassium;Selenium;Silver;Sodium;Strontium; Thallium;Tin;Vanadium;Zinc)
OysterFleshTests-(Oysters)
inBi-ValveMolluscs
inBi-ValveMolluscs(Processed)
SamplingFees
Samplepick-upfeeperbatchifpossible(RouteonSamplingRunsonly,maximum15 minutes)
batchifpossible(NotonSamplingRuns)-
General