Sewerage access charges are designed to cover most of the costs incurred by Council in sustainably managing assets such as pump stations, reticulation systems, treatment facilities and disposal and beneficial reuse systems. The charging methods are based on whether the property is classed as residential or non-residential.
Residential Sewerage Access Charge
This is based on a flat charge for all residential properties connected to Council's sewerage network. All residential properties including strata and non-strata units receive a flat sewerage services charge of $1,104.00 per separate occupancy. All residential properties that are able to connect to the sewerage network but remain unconnected receive a flat sewerage services charge of $1,000.00. Unconnected sewer charges relate to vacant land within 75m of the sewer main.
Commercial Sewerage Access Charge
Sewerage Access Charges for Non-Residential properties will be based on the capacity requirements that their loads place on the system as per the following table:
Meter size |
Access charge |
20mm |
$1,233.00 |
25mm |
$1,921.00 |
32mm |
$3,154.00 |
40mm |
$4,928.00 |
50mm |
$7697.00 |
65mm |
$13,008.00 |
80mm |
$19,708.00 |
90mm |
$24,945.00 |
100mm |
$30,797.00 |
Unconnected |
$1,116.00 |
Commercial Sewer Usage Charges
The non-residential sewerage usage charge is calculated by multiplying total water consumption (from the water meter reading) by the sewerage discharge factor by $1.45 per kilolitre.
Further information on water and sewerage pricing can be obtained by contacting Council’s Manager Water and Sewer on 02 6655 7300.
Liquid Trade Waste Charge
Non-residential liquid trade waste fees and charges are designed to recover the costs for transporting and treating liquid trade waste discharged to Council’s sewerage systems by industrial, commercial or other non-residential customers.
Liquid trade wastes can exert a greater demand on sewerage systems than domestic sewerage and if uncontrolled, can pose significant problems to public health, worker safety, the sewerage system and the environment.
Non-residential liquid trade waste discharges are divided into various categories dependent upon the burden placed on Council infrastructure in transport, treatment and appropriate management and charging purposes:
Additional information for liquid trade waste and the various discharge categories can be obtained by contacting Council on 02 6655 7300.