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COOK SHIRE COUNCIL

ORGANISATIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RATING AND PROPERTY INFORMATION

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Rate Search	per property	$101.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s155 (1)
Water Meter Reading	per reading	$71.50	N	LGR 2012 \| s155 (1)
Counter Search - Rates Transaction Breakdown	per assessment	$37.50	N	LGR 2012 \| s155 (2)
Counter Search – Rate notice or receipt not in current financial year	per receipt / rate notice	$17.60	N	LGR 2012 \| s155 (1)
Counter Search – Ownership	per assessment	$17.60	N	LGR 2012 \| s155 (1)

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Counter Search - Invoice or Receipt not in current financial year		per invoice / per receipt		$17.60		N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(c)

GOVERNANCE & CUSTOMER SERVICE

STATUTORY AND CORPORATE DOCUMENTS

Annual Report, Annual Budget Documents, Corporate Plan, Operational Plan, Community Plan, Council Agendas, Council Minutes, Schedule of Fees & Charges, Council Local Laws and other Publications are available at no charge via Council's website.

Printed copies will be charged at $0.65 per page.

GL 1160.110.143

RIGHT TO INFORMATION

Right to Information and Information Privacy

Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) give people a right to access documents from government agencies.

The RTI Act requires payment of an application fee, processing charges and access charges and the IP Act requires payment of access charges. From time to time fees and charges may be changed by the Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner.

Cook Shire Council warrants that itemised Right to Information (RTI) and Information Privacy (IP) fees and charges are up-to-date and accurate at the time of adoption.

For pricing as determined by the Office of the Information Commissioner, please visit: https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/guidelines/for-government/access-and-amendment/processing-applications/fees-and-charges

Application Fee cannot be waived.

Non Personal.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Fee	per application	Min. Fee (incl. GST): $53.90	N	RTI Reg 2009 \| s4
Processing fee for applications requiring no more than 5 hours	per application	Nil.	N
Processing Fee for applications requiring more than 5 hours	per application	$167.00 for the first 5 hours, plus $8.35 per additional 15 minutes	N	RTI Reg 2009 \| s4
Access Fee (the supply of hard copy RTI or IP documents)	per A4 page (Black & White only)	$0.25	N	RTI Reg 2009 \| s4

INFORMATION SERVICES

PRINTING OF CUSTOM-MADE MAPS

REGULATORY SERVICES

PLANNING

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Surcharge for Invoice Request for Lodgement of Development Applications		per invoice		$51.50		N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(c)

APPLICATIONS AND APPROVALS – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (MCU)

PURPOSE CATEGORIES

Not for Profit Organisations

Category A – Minor

Caretaker's Accommodation; Cropping; Dwelling House; Dwelling Unit; Home Based Business; Park; Roadside Stall

Category B – Low Impact

Animal Husbandry; Dual Occupancy; Environment Facility; Food and Drink Outlet; Nature-Based Tourism; Non-Resident Workforce Accommodation; Office; Outstation; Sales Office; Service Industry

Category C – Moderate Impact

Agricultural Supplies Store; Animal Keeping; Bar; Bulk Landscape Supplies; Car Wash; Child Care Centre; Club; Community Care Centre; Community Residence; Community Use; Educational Establishment; Emergency Services; Function Facility; Garden Centre; Hardware & Trade Supplies; Health Care Services; Indoor Sport & Recreation; Intensive Horticulture; Landing; Low Impact Industry; Market; Multiple Dwelling; Nightclub Entertainment Facility; Outdoor Sales; Outdoor Sport & Recreation; Parking Station; Party House; Place of Worship; Relocatable Home Park; Renewable Energy Facility; Residential Care Facility; Rooming Accommodation; Rural Industry; Rural Workers' Accommodation; Shop; Short Term Accommodation; Showroom; Telecommunications Facility; Theatre; Tourist Park; Utility Installation; Veterinary Service; Warehouse; Wholesale Nursery; Winery

Category D – High Impact

Adult Store; Air Service; Aquaculture; Brothel; Cemetery; Crematorium; Detention Facility; Extractive Industry; Funeral Parlour; High Impact Industry; Hospital; Hotel; Intensive Animal Industry; Major Electricity Infrastructure; Major Sport, Recreation and Entertainment Facility; Marine Industry; Medium Impact Industry; Motor Sport Facility; Permanent Plantation; Port Service; Research and Technology Industry; Resort Complex; Retirement Facility; Service Station; Shopping Centre; Special Industry; Substation; Tourist Attraction; Transport Depot

CODE ASSESSMENT

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Category A	per application	$600.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Category B	per application	$732.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Category C	per application	$1,435.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Category D	per application	$2,205.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Hotel	additional per accommodation room to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Multiple Dwelling	additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee	$300.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Nature Based Tourism	additional fee per lodge, cabin, hut or structured tent to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Non-resident Workforce Accommodation	additional fee per room or cabin to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Relocatable Home Park	additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Resort Complex	additional fee per unit or cabin to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Retirement Facility	additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Rooming Accommodation	additional fee per bedroom to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Short Term Accommodation	additional fee per accommodation to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Tourist Park	additional fee per unit, cabin, hut or structured tent to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)

IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Category A	per application	$732.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Category B	per application	$1,335.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Category C	per application	$2,670.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Category D	per application	$4,650.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Hotel	additional fee per cabin to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Multiple Dwelling	additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee	$300.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Nature Based Tourism	additional fee per lodge, cabin, hut or structured tent to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Non-resident Workforce Accommodation	additional fee per room or cabin to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Relocatable Home Park	additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Resort Complex	additional fee per unit or cabin to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Retirement Facility	additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Rooming Accommodation	additional fee per bedroom to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Short Term Accommodation	additional fee per accommodation to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Tourist Park	additional fee per unit, cabin, hut or structured tent to base fee	$160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)

APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL and VARIATION REQUEST

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Variation Request	per application	Where the Variation Request also includes a development permitcomponent (i.e. a Development Permit for a Land Use and/or Reconfiguration of a Lot) a fee of 125% of the fees for the applicable use/s or types of development applies.	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Preliminary approval	per application	100% of fee for application for full development permit	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)

CONSULTANT'S COSTS

Council provides a professional Development assessment service.

The cost of external consultant's fees for any further assessment or advice required by Council in consideration of any application or submission and/or technical report may be charged to the applicant, including re-submissions. The cost must be paid prior to the delegate's or Council's final determination of the application, with the applicant to be consulted prior to the engagement of external consultants or specialists (e.g. development that involves vegetation, engineering, expert planning / legal opinon).

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Consultant's Costs		per application		As per service provided		Y	PA 2016 \| s49 & s51

PLANNING REFERRALS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Any large scale development as determined by Council	per development	Up to $5,260 plus the relevant fee Min. Fee (incl. GST): $5,260.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Undefined use	per application	Fee to be the same as the application fee for the use deemed most similar by Council	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Combined Applications	per application	The fee shall be the combined total of all applicable fees, unless otherwise determined by Council	N	PA 2016 \| s49 & s51
Referrals – Concurrence Agency (Council) response to building work where Council is triggered as the Referral Agency	per referral	$350.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Application for Building Work assessable against the Planning Scheme - Commercial Application	per application	$590.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Application for Building Work assessable against the Planning Scheme - House or Associated Infrastructure - Class 1a or 10a	per application	$350.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)

RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT APPLICATIONS

Code Assessment

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Boundary Realignment; Easements; Lease Agreements > 10 years, Strata Title	per lot	$390.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Reconfiguration up to 10 lots created	per lot	$390.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Reconfiguration: 11 – 25 lots created	plus $345 per lot over 10 lots	$3,875.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Reconfiguration: 26 – 50 lots created	plus $335 per lot over 25 lots	$6,455.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Reconfiguration: 51 – 100 lots created	plus $325 per lot over 50 lots	$9,685.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Reconfiguration: 101 and greater lots created	plus $315 per lot over 100 lots	$15,490.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Where opening of a new road is involved per 100 meters of road (or part thereof) additional	per 100m or part thereof	$90.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)

LODGEMENT OF SURVEY PLAN TO COUNCIL FOR ENDORSEMENT

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application for Compliance Assessment for Council Endorsement of Survey Plan (Base Fee)	per plan	$395.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Plus Per Lot	per lot	$39.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Re-sealing of a Survey Plan	per plan	$326.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)

OPERATIONAL WORKS APPLICATION

Operational Works - general earthworks, roadworks, drainage, water and sewerage infrastructure, vegetation clearing, landscaping.

During construction phase of the operational works, this fee includes one (1) onsite inspection on completion of works and one (1) maintenance inspection if applicable. Extra inspections may be charged as per the Re-Inspection Fee.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Assess and Approve Engineering Plans	per application	Operational Works = Fee 1.25% of Estimated Cost of Works - Max of $13,260 Min. Fee (incl. GST): $835.00	N	PA 2016 \| 79(1)(b)(i)
Prescribed Tidal Works	per application	$1,160.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Re-Inspection of Outstanding Works and / or early Plan Sealing Inspection	per application	$278.50	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Re-assessment of Engineering Plans - substantially amended - Base fee	per application	$263.00	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Re-assessment of Engineering Plans - substantially amended - Base fee (above) plus amount per lot (Subdivisions)	per lot	$41.50	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Request application for lodgement of a Bond for Outstanding Works on a Development and Early Plan Sealing	per application	Price on application	N	PA 2016 \| s51 (1)(b)(ii)
Third Party Sign (includes Local Law application where applicable)	per application	$361.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Administration fee for bonding of works	per bond	$150.00	N

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION OR APPROVAL CHANGES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Request to change a development application currently under assessment	per application	25% of current DA Fees Min. Fee (incl. GST): $420.00	N	PA 2016 \| s52
Minor Change Request for Existing Development Permit (approval)	per application	25% of current DA Fees Min. Fee (incl. GST): $420.00	N	PA 2016 \| 79(1)(b)(i)
Other Change Applications - relating to Existing Development Permit (approval)	per application	25% of current DA Fees Min. Fee (incl. GST): $420.00	N	PA 2016 \| 79(1)(b)(i)
Extension Application of a currency period of an Existing Development Permit	per application	25% of current DA Fees Min. Fee (incl. GST): $420.00	N	PA 2016 \| 86(2)(b)
Request to consider development generally in accordance with existing Approval	per application	25% of current DA Fees.	N	PA 2016 \| 79(1)(b)(i)

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Development Notice Sign		per sign		$60.00		N	PA 2016 \| s52

COUNCIL AS CONCURRENCE AGENCY

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Boundary/Site Dispensation Application		per application		$351.00		N	PA 2016 \| s56

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application for an Exemption Certificate	per application	$257.50	N	PA 2016 \| s46
Limited Certificate	per certificate	$150.00	N	PA 2016 \| s265(2)
Standard Certificate	per certificate	$412.00	N	PA 2016 \| s265(2)
Full Certificate	per certificate + Inspection costs	$890.00	N	PA 2016 \| s265(2)
Letter of Enquiry (e.g. to determine land use history, but not constituting a Planning Certificate)	per search	$165.00	N	PA 2016 \| s265(5)

WITHDRAWN APPLICATION

Refunds

Based on % of Application Fee Paid

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application submitted and preliminary administrative work completed	per application	80%	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Information request issued and /or referral stage	per application	50%	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Prior to commencement of Public Notification or Council Decision Period	per application	25%	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
After Council consideration	per application	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

PRE-LODGEMENT ADVICE FOR DEVELOPMENT

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Informal Pre-lodgement Enquiry	per application	$0.00	N	PA 2016 \| s52
Request for formal written Pre-lodgement Advice - detailed written response and pre-assessment (including any matters that require a report to Council) may include a formal Pre-lodgement Meeting	per application	25% of current DA Fee Min. Fee (incl. GST): $420.00	N	PA 2016 \| s52

CAR PARKING CONTRIBUTION

BUILDING

Lodgement Fees are NOT refundable.

Refund of Assessment Fees are to be determined by the Manager Planning & Environment.

Inspection Costs outside 100km radius of Cooktown may be charged at cost in addition to any applicable fees below.

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Surcharge for Council Invoices		per invoice		$50.00		N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(c)

BUILDING CLASS 1a

New Dwelling – up to 250sqm

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$370.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (minimum of 4)	per application	$900.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

New Dwelling – greater than 251sqm

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$465.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (minimum of 4)	per application	$900.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Alterations / Extensions to Dwellings greater than 50sqm

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (minimum of 4)	per application	$900.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Minor Alterations / Extensions less than 50sqm / Repairs

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$165.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (minimum of 2)	per application	$449.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Additions / Alterations – Re-roof or Re-stump

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$165.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (minimum of 2)	per application	$449.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

New Dwellings - Duplex and Multiple units - Class 1a and Class 1b

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment base fee (2 x Units)	per assessment	$451.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections	per application	$990.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment - more than 2 x Dwelling Units - Inspection Fees not included	per assessment	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

BUILDING CLASS 10a

Patios and Roofed Decks

Attached to dwelling

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per application	$230.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Garage / Carport / Shed or similar – up to150sqm

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per application	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Garage / Carport / Shed or similar – 150sqm – 250sqm

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per application	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Shed greater than 250sqm

Rural Farm Shed

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$465.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per application	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

BUILDING CLASS 10b

Fences over 2m in height, Rainwater Tank Stands, Shade Sails, Radio Mast / Antennae, Advertising Signs or similar

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per application	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Retaining Walls above 1m in height

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per application	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Above Ground / In Ground Swimming Pools / Spas and Fencing

New Applications

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Temporary Fence Inspection x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Compliance Inspection on Pool Fences Above Ground / In Ground Swimming Pools / Spas

Pool Safety Legislation

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Inspection	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Certificate of Compliance – Form 23 purchase / lodgement to QBCC (subject to change as per QBCC fee)	per certificate		N	BA 1975 \| s51
Re-inspection on Non-compliance (as required)	per inspection	$200.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

SWIMMING POOL SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (SHARED POOLS) ANNUAL RENEWAL

Annual Fee for Shared Pools (Motels, Hotels, Backpackers, Caravan Parks, Unit Complex)

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Inspection	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Certificate of Compliance – Form 23 purchase / lodgement to QBCC (subject to change as per QBCC fee)	per certificate		N	BA 1975 \| s51
Re-inspection on Non-compliance (as required)	per inspection	$200.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

BUILDING CLASSES 1 AND 10

Amendment to Application

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (if required)	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Change of Classification

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$260.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

BUILDING CLASSES 2-9 (Commercial)

New Building – Minor Assessment (as determined by Building Certifier)

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$165.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection x 1 only	per inspection	$295.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

New Building – Major Assessment

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$185.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection x 1 only - estimated amount of inspections required to be given on application	per inspection	$295.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on Application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Alterations

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$165.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment – Minor and Major Alterations	per assessment	Price on application Min. Fee (incl. GST): $621.50	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection x 1 only - estimated amount of inspections required to be given on application	per inspection	$295.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

Shop / Office – Fit-out

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$165.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment – Minor up to and including $10k	per assessment	$251.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment – Major – Greater than $10k	per assessment	Price on application Min. Fee (incl. GST): $621.50	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections x 1 only - estimated amount of inspections required to be given on application	per inspection	$295.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

DEMOLITION - ALL CLASSES

All Classes (Excluding Plumbing) - Check Demolition Plumbing

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$166.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Building Inspection	per inspection	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Bond Applicable – Clean up	per site	$1,550.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51

TEMPORARY STRUCTURE

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per assessment	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$166.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection	per assessment	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

EXTENSION OF PERMIT / APPROVAL PERIOD OR RENEWAL OF A LAPSED APPROVAL

Request must be within 12 months or less of Lapsed date

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application to extend existing permit or re-submit a lapsed application	per assessment	$100.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment – for Renewal applications ONLY	per assessment	$166.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections as required – for Renewal applications ONLY	per assessment	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51

PRIVATE CERTIFIER LODGEMENT

Archive Fee

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Class 1 – 10 (non-commercial)	per assessment	$130.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Class 2 – 9 (commercial development)	per assessment	$185.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection on behalf of a Private Certifier (within Cooktown town area)	per inspection	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspection on behalf of a Private Certifier (outside Cooktown town area)	per assessment	Price on application	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Private Certifier amendment to file archive	per assessment	$60.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51

DWELLING RESITING / RELOCATION

Applicable if building transported along Council roads for repair of road / or Council devices.

Security deposit for re-erection of the dwelling is determined by the Chief Executive Officer or his delegate and in any case may not be a sum greater than the value of the building work to be carried out to make the work comply with the Standard Building Regulation and Building Code of Australia.

Application fee for development approval (re-erection of dwelling)(GST applies as for Class of Building) As per class of building.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per assessment	$113.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Assessment	per assessment	$166.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Inspections (minimum 1)	per assessment	$226.00	Y	BA 1975 \| s51
Bond Applicable - transportation on Council Roads	per application	$1,550.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

WITHDRAWN APPLICATION

Refunds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Preliminary administrative work completed - with no assessment		Refund of Assessment fee and Inspection fees paid only	Y	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
After Council assessment - where building work has not yet commenced	per application	Refund of paid inspection fees only & nbsp;	Y	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

BUILDING RECORD SEARCH

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Permit search and summary	per lot	$90.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Permit search, summary includes a copy of Plans and Inspection Certificates	per lot	$145.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

BUILDING - Miscellaneous

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Build over Council sewer - Application and Assessment	per application	$351.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51
Re-Inspection / Additional Inspection Fees	per inspection	$225.00	N	BA 1975 \| s51

PLUMBING

Lodgement Fees are NOT refundable.

Inspection Fees are only refundable on inspections not carried out.

Refund of Assessment Fees are to be determined by the Manager Planning & Environment.

Inspection Costs outside 100km radius of Cooktown may be charged at cost in addition to any applicable fees below.

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Surcharge for Council Invoices		per invoice		$50.00		N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(c)

NEW APPLICATIONS - DWELLINGS AND SHEDS – CLASSES 1 and 10

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessment Fee	per assessment	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Duplex / Dual Occupancy (additional to Lodgement and Assessment Fees)	per additional unit (more than 1)	$88.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Fixtures / Provision points	per fixture	$23.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspection Fees (minimum 4)	per application	$700.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Additional Inspection Fee as required	per inspection	$176.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
On-Site Sewerage System Installation	per application	$155.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Connection to Council sewer where Jump-up exists	per inspection	$153.50	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Connection to Council sewer where no Jump-up exists	per inspection	Price on application Min. Fee (incl. GST): $155.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

NEW APPLICATIONS - MULTIPLE DWELLING / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL – CLASSES 2-9

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Lodgement	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessment Fee	Initial fee	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Multiple Dwellings and Commercial Units	per additional unit (more than 1)	$88.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Fixtures / Provision points	per fixture	$23.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspection Fees (minimum 4)	per application	$700.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Additional Inspection as required	per inspection	$176.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
On-Site Sewerage System Installation	per system	$198.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Backflow Prevention Device Installation Permit (may be applicable to commercial construction)	per permit	$299.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Connection to sewer where Jump-up exists	per inspection	$155.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Connection to sewer where no Jump-up exists	per inspection	Price on application Min. Fee (incl. GST): $155.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

ALTERATIONS/AMENDMENTS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Lodgement fee	Per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessment fee	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspections (minimum 2)	per application	$350.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Additional Inspection as required	per inspection	$175.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessment of Amended On-Site Sewerage Facility Site / Soil Report/Plans	per assessment	$175.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Major Alterations	per alteration	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

ON-SITE SEWERAGE SYSTEM INSTALLATION-ALTERATIONS/AMENDMENTS

Upgrades / Replacement

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Lodgement Fee	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessment fee	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspection (minimum 2)	per application	$350.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Lodgement Fee	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessment	per application	$113.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspection (minimum 2)	per application	$350.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Additional Inspections	per inspection	$175.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

REMOVAL / DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING

Application – Building Fees maybe required

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Plumbing Inspection Fee (minimum 1)		per application		$190.00		N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

BACKFLOW PREVENTION

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New Application	as required	$299.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Yearly Fee	per device	$61.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

TRADE WASTE

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New Application	per application	$203.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Inspections	per inspection	$110.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Renewal Fee	per annum	$83.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

CONVERSION FROM SEPTIC TO HSTP

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Assessment & Processing Fee	per application	$226.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Inspection (minimum 2)	per application	$350.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

CONVERSION OF ON-SITE SEWERAGE FACILITY TO COUNCIL'S SEWERAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Lodgment Fee	per application	$113.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Assessment fee	per application	$113.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97(1) & (2)(a)
Inspection (minimum 2)	per application	$350.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Where Jump-up exists	per inspection	$155.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Where no Jump-up exists	per inspection	Price on application	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

WITHDRAWN APPLICATION

Refunds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Preliminary administrative work completed - with no assessment	per request	Refund of Assessment fee and Inspection fees paid only	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
After Council assessment - where plumbing work has not yet commenced	per request	Refund applies to paid Inspection fees ONLY	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

PLUMBING RECORD SEARCH

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Permit search and summary	per lot	$87.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Permit search, summary includes a copy of Plans and relevant Certificates	per lot	$142.50	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

PLUMBING - Miscellaneous

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application for Extension of Permit Currency Period	per application	$105.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Re-Inspection / Additional Inspection Fees	per inspection	$176.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Assessing "Alternative Solution" in Accordance with Plumbing Code of Australia	per assessment	$538.00	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)
Code of Australia inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown)	per inspection	Price on application	N	PDA 2002 \| s85 (2)(c)

LOCAL LAW ACTIVITIES

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

Compliance Officer / Animal Control Officer

Animal Boarding Kennels / Refuges

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Commercial Operations Application	per application	$339.00	N	LL 2 \| s6
Commercial Operations Renewal	per annum	$229.00	N	LL 2 \| s6

Permits

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Keeping of more than the Prescribed number of dogs		Annual fee - plus registration fee per dog		$100.00		N	LL 2 \| s6

DOGS

Dog Registrations and Annual Renewal Fees

Dogs must be registered from 3 months of age.

Transfer of registration: if a dog is currently registered within another Council area, free registration is available with proof of a current registration notice.

Discounted/ pro rata charges only apply to NEW DOG registrations only (NOT EXPIRED registrations - the dog must not have been registered before). If the dog is in the system previously, the dog registration is not new.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Entire Dog	per annum	$79.50	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Desexed Dog - MUST produce Sterilisation Certificate	per annum	$26.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Pro Rata Registration fee – 1st Quarter (1 August to 31 October)	per dog / per year	100%	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Pro Rata Registration fee – 2nd Quarter (1 November to 31 January)	per dog / per year	75%	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Pro Rata Registration fee – 3rd Quarter (1 February to 30 April)	per dog / per year	50%	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Pro Rata Registration fee – 4th Quarter (1 May to 31 July)	per dog / per year	25%	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Transfer of Registration (proof of current Registration required - valid for first year only)	current year only	$0.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)

Regulated Dogs

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Declared Dangerous Dog	per dog / per year	$365.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Declared Menacing Dog	per dog / per year	$310.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Regulated Dog Collar	Per Collar	Per collar - actual cost	Y
Regulated Dog Sign	Per Sign	Per Sign - actual cost	Y
Regulated Dog Tag	Per Tag	Per Tag - actual cost	Y

Dog Registration / Renewal - Special Concession

Pensioners

Must hold a current Aged Pensioner Concession Card

Must show proof of age (over 65)
Must produce a sterilisation certificate (not required for renewals)
Must produce a microchipping certificate (not required for renewals)

Permanently Incapacitated Person

Must hold a current Totally Permanently Incapacitated Pension (TPI) card

Must produce a sterilisation certificate (not required for renewals)
Must produce a microchipping certificate (not required for renewals)

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Pensioners - Aged and Totally Permanently Incapacitated Person (TPI)		per annum		$0.00		N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)

Service Animals

Must produce a current Handler Identity Card

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Assistance / Support Dogs		per annum		$0.00		N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)

Adoption/Rehoming

ANIMALS - Impounds

All impoundments may attract a sustenance fee.

Dog will not be released until its registration is current.

Dog will not be released until microchipping requirement is current.

Payment must be made PRIOR to release.

Release Fee - Registered Dogs

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
1st impoundment (only applies to dogs not impounded in the previous 12 months)	per dog	$0.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
2nd impoundment	per dog	$80.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
3rd and subsequent impoundments	per dog	$160.00	N	LL 2 \| s29

Release Fee - Unregistered Dogs

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Unregistered release fee (does NOT include registration and micro-chipping fee)		per dog		$80.00		N	LL 2 \| s29

Release Fee - Cats

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Per impoundment (cat will not be released until microchip requirements are current)	per animal	$80.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
1st Impoundment - (cat must be microchipped)	per animal	$0.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)

Release Fee - Other Animals

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Livestock (cattle, horses, goats or similar)	per animal	$701.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
Poultry or similar	per animal	$68.00	N	LL 2 \| s29

ANIMALS - Miscellaneous

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Officer Callout Fee	per call out	$120.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
After hours release fee	per call out	$170.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
Daily sustenance / maintenance fee (Dogs, cats or similar)	per animal / per day	$15.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
Daily sustenance / maintenance fee (Livestock)	per animal / per day	$56.00	N	LL 2 \| s29
Contractor to move livestock	cost recovery	Actual cost	N	LL 2 \| s29
Emergency Vet costs whilst animal in Council care	cost recovery	Actual cost	N	LL 2 \| s29
Administration charge on top of contractor or vets fee	service fee	$115.50	N	LL 2 \| s29
Adoption fee (does NOT include desexing or registration of animal - includes Microchipping Fee)	per adoption	$33.50	Y	AMA 2008 \| s44 (2)(a)
Registration Tag	per tag	$10.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s45 (2)
Microchipping	per animal	$33.00	N	AMA 2008 \| s45 (2)

BONDS

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cat or Dog Trap		refundable on return of trap		$109.50		N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

CONTROL OF NUISANCES - Overgrown and Unsightly Allotments

Planning & Environment / Local Laws

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Execution of Remedial Works (does not include Administrative on-cost)	per allotment	Actual cost	N	LL 3 \| s13
Administrative on-cost charge of Remedial Works	per allotment	Min. Fee (incl. GST): $115.00	N	LL 3 \| s13

ABANDONED VEHICLES & GOODS

Planning & Environment / Local Laws

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Release of Vehicle / Goods Fee (Without Citec Search)	per vehicle / goods	Actual cost Min. Fee (incl. GST): $81.50	N	TORUMS \| s100 Cook Shire Council's Local Laws \| LL 1 - 6
Release of Vehicle / Goods Fee (With Citec Search)	per vehicle / goods	Actual cost Min. Fee (incl. GST): $129.00	N	TORUMS \| s100 Cook Shire Council's Local Laws \| LL 1 - 6
Administrative on-cost charge	Per vehicle/goods	Actual cost Min. Fee (incl. GST): $115.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES

Planning & Environment / Local Laws

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application for Permit – Interfering with grounds or other materials	per application	$113.50	N	LL 4 \| s2
Application – Boat or Vehicle repair, maintenance, cleaning & washing	per application	$113.50	N	LL 4 \| s2

TEMPORARY HOME PERMIT

Planning & Environment - EHO and Manager P&E

Application must be submitted with a valid Building Application for a Dwelling

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Permit fee for up to 18 months		per permit		$110 + $10 per month		N	LL 1 \| s9

CARAVAN PARKS & CAMPING GROUNDS

Planning & Environment / EHO

Inspections - Go to Environmental Health / General / Inspections

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application (Cooktown; Rossville; Bloomfield; Lakeland and Laura) - Permanent & Temporary	per application	$318.00	N	LL 1 \| s12 & 14
Annual Renewal Fee (Cooktown; Rossville; Bloomfield; Lakeland and Laura)	per application	$235.00	N	LL 1 \| s12 & 14
New application - Permanent & Temporary (all locations north of Laura)	per application	$465.00	N	LL 1 \| s12 & 14
Annual Renewal Fee (all locations north of Laura)	per application	$415.00	N	LL 1 \| s12 & 14
Amendment to an Approval	per application	$63.00	N	LL 1 \| s12 & 14

SHARED FACILITY ACCOMMODATION

Planning & Environment / EHO

Inspections - Go to Environmental Health / General / Inspections

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application (includes inspection)	per application	$465.00	N	LL 1 \| s17
Annual Renewal Fee (includes inspection)	per renewal	$248.00	N	LL 1 \| s17
Amendment to an Application	per application	$63.00	N	LL 1 \| s17

Pre-Sale Inspection

TEMPORARY ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Planning & Environment / EHO and Local Laws

Applications

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cooktown Community & Sporting Groups - Less than 500	per application	$260.00	N	LL 1 \| s18
Private & Commercial - Less than 500 people	per application	$360.00	N	LL 1 \| s18
Private & Commercial - Less than 1,500 people	per application	$515.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Private & Commercial - Less than 3,000 people	per application	$775.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Private & Commercial - Less than 5,000 people	per application	$1,030.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)
Private & Commercial - More than 5,000 people	per application	Price on applilcation	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

PUBLIC PLACE ACTIVITIES

Planning & Environment / Local Laws

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Fee (first day only)	per application	$56.00	N	LL 1 \| s23
Extra day/s – per subsequent day thereafter	per day	$16.00	N	LL 1 \| s23
Bond - Community Group	Per application	$100.00	N	LL 1 \| s23
Bond - non-community group	Per application	$250.00	N	LL 1 \| s23

FILM & TELEVISION ACTIVITIES

Planning & Environment / Local Laws

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application Fee (first day only)	per application	$78.00	N	LL 1 \| s24
Extra day/s - per subsequent day thereafter	per day	$28.00	N	LL 1 \| s24
Application Fee – weekly	per week	$164.00	N	LL 1 \| s24

COMMERCIAL USE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED AREAS & ROADS

Pro-rata Table - New Applications Only - per quarter, per financial year

100% 1 Jul - 30 Sept

75% 1 Oct - 31 Dec

50% 1 Jan - 31 Mar

25% 1 Apr - 30 Jun

Market Stalls

Saturday Market Non - Food Stall

Includes 3-day event, providing stall holder permit is current and 3-day event application form is completed.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall – no use of Council electricity	per day	$28.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
New application (1 year) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - no use of Council electricity	Pro-rata per annum (see Pro-rata Table - New Applications Only)	$128.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - no use of Council electricity	per application	$128.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - with use of Council electricity	per day	$66.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
New application (1 year) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - with use of Council electricity	Pro-rata per annum (see Pro-rata Table - New Applications Only)	$153.50	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - with use of Council electricity	per application	$153.50	N	LL 1 \| s8

Saturday Market - Food Stall

Includes 3-day event, providing stall holder permit is current and 3-day event application form is completed.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Food Stall - no use of Council electricity	per day	$54.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall – no use of Council electricity	per annum	$217.50	N	LL 1 \| s8
New application (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall - no use of Council electricity	per application	$217.50	N	LL 1 \| s8
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Food Stall - with use of Council electricity	per day	$66.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
New application (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall - with use of Council electricity	per application	$260.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall - with use of Council electricity	per application	$260.00	N	LL 1 \| s8

3 Day Events - Council Event

Excludes weekly stall holders with a current permit (application form required)

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application - Food Stalls and Roadside Vendors with Council electricity (3 day event)	per site / per event	$220.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Application - Food Stalls and Roadside Vendors no use of Council electricity (3 day event)	per site	$99.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Application - Non-Food Stalls and Roadside Vendors with Council electricity (3 day event)	per site	$120.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Application - Non-Food Stalls and Roadside Vendors no use of Council electricity (3 day event)	per site	$56.00	N	LL 1 \| s8

Roadside Vending - Sherrin Esplanade (Sites 1 to 5)

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Annual Fee 1 x Road Side Vendor Site - 6am to 9pm - Sites 1 to 5 Sherrin Esplanade		per application		$1,600.00		N	LL 1 \| s8

Mobile Vending

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New Application - any one location with no electricity (maximum 2 hours)	per application	$356.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (Annual) - no use of Council electricity	per annum	$356.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Application for Busking	per application	Free	N	LL 1 \| s8

Outdoor Dining

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application - Outdoor Dining on Council Land	per application	$250.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (Annual) - Outdoor Dining on Council Land	per application	$165.00	N	LL 1 \| s8

Council Wharf and Pontoon - Vending/Sale of Product

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application - Commercial use of Council Wharf or Pontoon (Excludes Wharf Fees)	per annum	$165.00	N	LL 1 \| s8
Renewal (Annual) - Commercial use of Council Wharf and Pontoon (Excludes Wharf Fees)	per annum	$165.00	N	LL 1 \| s8

Control of Advertisement - Signage

Advertising Device

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New Application	per application	$152.50	N	LL 1 \| s10
Renewal (Annual)	per renewal	$58.00	N	LL 1 \| s10

Other Advertising Signage

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New Application	Per application	$218.50	N	LL 1 \| s10
Renewal (Annual)	per renewal	$58.00	N	LL 1 \| s10
BOND - Election Advertisement Signage (per candidate)	Per Candidate	Min. Fee (incl. GST): $105.00	N	LL 1 \| s10

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Pro-rata applies to new applications only - per quarter

GENERAL

INSPECTIONS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Travel and accommodation for routine Food Business Inspections on off-shore islands and remote areas in Cook Shire	per inspection	Actual Cost Min. Fee (incl. GST): $185.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Food Business Inspection - for other Councils outside Cook Shire	per inspection	Actual cost Min. Fee (incl. GST): $185.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)

SEARCH FEES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Copy of Approval / Certificate - Environmental Health	per Approval / Certificate	$27.00	N
Sales Search - No Inspection (Summary of Approvals & Certificates)	per Search	$101.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Sales Search with Inspection - Food Business	per Inspection	$320.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Sales Search with Inspection - Caravan / Camping / Accommodation Facility	per Inspection	$455.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Sales Search with Inspection - Personal Appearance Services Premises - High Risk	per Inspection	$160.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Sales Search with Inspection - Other Searches Not Listed for Environmental Health	per Inspection	$464.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)

HIGHER RISK PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES

Example: Tattoo and Body Piercing

Planning & Environment / EHO

Licence

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application	per annum	$410.00	N	PH (ICPS) Act 2003 \| s30 (a)
Amendment of Licence	per application	$87.00	N	PH (ICPS) Act 2003 \| s30 (a)
Renewal of Licence	per renewal	$300.00	N	PH (ICPS) Act 2003 \| s44 (a)
Transfer of Licence	per application	$221.50	N	PH (ICPS) Act 2003 \| s44 (a)
Temporary Licence - max of 4 weeks	per week	$221.50	N	PH (ICPS) Act 2003 \| s30 (a)

Pre-Sale Inspection

NON-HIGHER RISK PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES

Example: Hairdressing, Nose/Ear Lobe Piercing and Beauty Therapy

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Inspection of Business		per annum		$132.00		N	PH (ICPS) Act 2003 \| s30 (a)

FOOD BUSINESS LICENCES

Planning & Environment / EHO

Pro-rata Table (New Applications Only)

100% 1 Dec - 31 May

75% 1 Jun - 31 Aug

35% 1 Sep - 30 Nov

FIXED and MOBILE PREMISES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - Low Risk	Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences)	$410.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
New application - Food Business Licence - Low Risk (outside the defined area of Cooktown and Environs)	Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences)	$420.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
New application - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - Medium Risk	Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences)	$432.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
New application - Food Business Licence (outside the defined area of Cooktown and Environs) - Medium Risk	Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences)	$550.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
New application - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - High Risk	Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences)	$454.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
New application - Food Business Licence (outside the defined area of Cooktown and Environs) - High Risk	Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences)	$570.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Renewal - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - Low Risk	per annum	$235.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Renewal - Food Business Licence (outside the defined area of Cooktown and Environs) - Low Risk	per annum	$400.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Renewal - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - Medium Risk	per annum	$256.50	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Renewal - Food Business Licence (outside the defined area of Cooktown and Environs) - Medium Risk	per annum	$450.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Renewal - Food Business Licence (outside the defined area of Cooktown and Environs) - High Risk	per annum	$500.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Renewal - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - High Risk	per annum	$279.50	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Late Fee when annual reminder notice has been issued	per reminder	$86.50	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Amendment to a Food Business Licence (contact details or trading name change ONLY)	per application	$63.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)

Licence Fees

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Amendment to a Food Business Licence - Premises Location Change only (Issue of Licence Only)	428	$63.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Premises Change (Includes Inspection Fee and Issue of Licence)	300	$454.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

Renewal

Food Safety Program

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Accreditation of Food Safety Program	per application	$563.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Amendment to an Accredited Food Safety Program (minor - contact details or trading name change only)	per application	$63.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Amendment to an Accredited Food Safety Program (major)	per application	$306.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)
Non-Conformance Audit of a Food Safety Program	per premises	$361.00	N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)

TEMPORARY FOOD BUSINESS LICENCE

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
New application for a Temporary Food Business Licence for one-off event		per event		$82.50		N	FA 2006 \| s52 (1)(a)

Licence Fees

Renewal

CEMETERIES

INURNMENT OF ASHES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Inurnment fee for (in-ground) placement of ashes into existing grave	per application	$425.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Inurnment fee into Columbarium Wall (immediate use)	per space	$243.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Inurnment fee into Columbarium Wall (reservation)	per application	$243.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

INTERMENTS (BURIAL) OF HUMAN REMAINS - COOK SHIRE CEMETERIES - COOKTOWN CEMETERY

Second & subsequent interments in same plot unavailable except for placement of ashes.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Interment Fee - Weekdays (immediate use) - includes plot, excavation & administration costs	per internment	$2,020.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Interment Fee - Weekends & Public Holidays (immediate use) - includes plot, excavation & administration costs	per interment	$2,965.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Plot Reservation - not including excavation & administration costs	per application	$849.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Excavation & Administration costs for Burial in Reserved Plot	per application	$1,170.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

INTERMENTS (BURIAL) OF HUMAN REMAINS - COEN & LAURA CEMETERIES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Interment Fee - Weekends & Public Holidays (immediate use) - includes plot, excavation & administration costs	per internment	$990.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Excavation & Administration costs for Burial in a Reserved Plot	per interment	$550.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Plot Reservation - not including excavation & administration costs	per reservation	$220.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Interment Fee - Weekdays (immediate use) - includes plot, excavation & administration costs	per internment	$770.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

INTERMENT (BURIAL) OF HUMAN REMAINS - OUTSIDE A CEMETERY

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Administration fee for approval to inter human remains outside a cemetery		per application		$250.00		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

HEADSTONES & PLAQUES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Plaque on RSL Memorial Wall	per application	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Fee to erect a Headstone	per application	$130.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Purchase of blank Concrete cast Headstone/Plinth	per item	$170.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

RESERVATIONS

MISCELLANEOUS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application fee for approval to exhume human remains	per application	$404.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Exhumation	per exhumation	Price on application	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Application fee for approval to operate a cemetery (annually)	per application	$1,465.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

BIOSECURITY

BONDS

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Quik Spray Unit (600 ltr)		per unit		$250.00		N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

PRIVATE WORKS

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Weed Spraying		per hour		Price on application		N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

COMMUNITY, ECONOMY & INNOVATION

EXAM SUPERVISION

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Room Hire and Supervision		per hour		$102.00		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

PHOTOCOPYING

COMMUNITY SERVICES

VENUE HIRE

If venues are left in an unsatisfactory condition, the cleaning and/or damage fees will be taken out of the bond or invoiced separately.

COEN AIRPORT BUILDING

Hire fee does not include linen.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Low-Set House (6 bedroom)	per person, per night	$107.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Pilot House (2 bedroom)	per person, per night	$107.50	Y

EVENT CENTRE

JS LOVE BUILDING

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Main Hall and Kitchen Hire		per 24hrs		$275.00		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

NATURE'S POWERHOUSE

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Facility Hire	per event	Price on Application plus Bond	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Catering	per event	Price on Application plus Bond	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Cleaning Fees	2 hours cleaning	$170.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Additional Cleaning Fees	per hour over initial clean	$100.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Bond	per event	$500.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

BOTANIC GARDENS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups	per hour	$20.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private <50 people	per hour	$40.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private >50 people	per hour	Price on Application	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Commercial <50 people	per hour	$60.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Commercial >50 people	per hour	Price on application	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Bond	per event	$500.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

COEN AND LAURA COMMUNITY HALLS

Community Halls are located in Bloomfield, Coen, Lakeland, Laura and Rossville. The Community Halls at Coen and Laura are managed by Council, whilst all others are managed by Community Groups.

Key Hire and Lost Keys (included in Bond).

If halls are left in an unsatisfactory condition, the cleaning and/or damage fees will be taken out of the bond or invoiced separately.

*Repeat Bookings - minimum of 10 bookings - Non-refundable

Bonds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Community & Sporting Groups	per event	$100.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private & Commercial - Unlicensed	per event	$400.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private & Commercial - Licensed	per event	$800.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Cleaning

COOKTOWN SHIRE HALL

Key Hire and Lost Keys (included in Bond).

If halls are left in an unsatisfactory condition, the cleaning and/or damage fees will be taken out of the bond or invoiced separately.

*Repeat Bookings - minimum of 10 bookings - Non-refundable

Bonds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups	per event	$250.00	N
Private & Commercial - Unlicensed	per event	$1,000.00	N
Private & Commercial - Licensed	per event	$2,000.00	N

Cleaning

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cleaning Fees	2 hours cleaning	$200.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Additional Cleaning Fees	per hour over initial clean	$103.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

COEN AND LAURA COMMUNITY AND COOKTOWN SHIRE HALLS

Hourly Rate

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups	per hour + Bond	$38.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups - Repeat Bookings*	per hour + Bond	$20.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private	per hour + Bond	$40.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private - Repeat Bookings*	per hour + Bond	$22.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Commercial	per hour + Bond	$60.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Commercial - Repeat Bookings*	per hour + Bond	$30.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

SPORTSFIELDS / OVALS

Excludes Botanic Gardens

*Repeat Bookings - minimum of 10 bookings - Non-refundable

Bonds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups	per event	$200.00	N
Private & Commercial - Unlicensed	per event	$800.00	N
Private & Commercial - Licensed	per event	$1,600.00	N
Key for Toilets and/or Electricity Box	per event	$130.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Hourly Rate

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups	per hour + Bond	$25.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups - Repeat Bookings*	per hour + Bond	$20.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private	per hour + Bond	$48.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Private - Repeat Bookings*	per hour + Bond	$36.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Commercial	per hour + Bond	$62.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Commercial - Repeat Bookings*	per hour + Bond	$49.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Electricity - John Street Oval

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Token - 1/2 hour use		per token		$13.00		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Minimum weekend hire 48 hours including long weekends (Pick up Friday, return Monday – or closest business day).

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Marquee	each per 24 hours + Bond	$66.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
PA System	each per 24 hours + Bond	$126.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Chairs (Per 24 hours)	per chair + Bond	$3.10	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
240L Wheelie Bin Hire - Additional Bins (Supply & Collection)	each	$36.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Bonds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Marquee	each	$515.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
PA System	each	$515.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Chairs	per chair	$15.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Wheelie Bin	per bin	Cost of Lost or Damaged Wheelie Bins will incur a fee equal to a new 240L Wheelie Bin.	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

LIBRARY

Free photocopying for community & sporting organisations not charging a fee - Available ONLY at Libraries - Must have written permission from Council and supply own paper.

INTERNET CHARGES

All Libraries (First Hour – No Charge)

PHOTOCOPYING

Own Paper

Council Paper

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
A4 – Black & White	per side	$0.30	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A3 – Black & White	per side	$0.60	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A4 – Colour	per side	$0.80	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A3 – Colour	per side	$1.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

BULK COPYING

50 copies or more

Own Paper

Council Paper

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
A4 – Black & White	per side	$0.25	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A3 – Black & White	per side	$0.30	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A4 – Colour	per side	$0.40	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A3 – Colour	per side	$1.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

LAMINATING

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
A4	per sheet	$2.40	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
A3	per sheet	$3.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

OVERDUE FINES AND FEES

LOST OR DAMAGED MATERIALS

Charges for lost or damaged library material will be the replacement cost of the material, plus postage and handling charges.

This includes: All Fiction & Non Fiction Books

Audio Books

L.O.T.E. Books & Kits

Large Print Books

1713.110.131 - Ayton

1710.110.131 - Cooktown

Ayton

Cooktown

DVD / DISC CLEANING

MEETING ROOM HIRE - Furneaux Street

Only available Monday - Friday

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Minimum 1 hour. No Part Thereof	per hour	$40.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Full Day Rate (8:15 – 5:00)	per day	$260.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
IT Support	Flat Fee	$45.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Bonds

SWIMMING POOL

POOL HIRE

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Facility Hire		per application		price on application		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

ADMISSION FEES

Daily

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Adult	per person	$5.20	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Concession Card Holder	per person	$3.10	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Tertiary / TAFE Student	per person	$3.60	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Child 5-17	per person	$2.60	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Children Under 5 years old	free of charge	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Spectator Fee – Events or non school carnivals	per person	$2.60	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
School Carnivals	Supervisors & children – no fee at carnivals	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Monthly

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Adult	per person	$42.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Concession Card Holder	per person	$32.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Tertiary / TAFE Student	per person	$26.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Child 5-17	per person	$23.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Annual

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Family	2 adults & up to 4 children in same immediate family	$273.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Applicable to immediate family only. Annual Family Pass includes 2 adults and upto 4 children. Any additional dependant will incur charge of $62.50 each.
Adult	per person	$122.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Concession Card Holder	per person	$90.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Tertiary / TAFE Student	per person	$69.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Child 5-17	per person	$64.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

SWIM PROGRAMS

Includes learn to swim, transition to swimming club & parents group

Aqua Aerobics

Charges on request dependent upon requirements

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Adult	per session	$7.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Concession Card Holder / Child 5-17	per session	$5.30	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Adult – 10 Class Ticket (get one free)	per person	$63.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Concession Card Holder / Child 5-17 – 10 Class Ticket (get one free)	per person	$47.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Under Water Hockey

Includes pool entry fee & $1.50 fee for lights

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Adult	per game	$5.90	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Child 5-17	per game	$3.70	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Learn to Swim

9 Week Program - Non Refundable

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Adults & Children		per program		$69.50		N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Private Lessons

Non Refundable

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Adult & Child 5-17	per session	$32.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Ten (10) Session Pass	per pass	$260.50	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

School Based Learn to Swim or Group Programs

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Students		per session		$4.80		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Inflatable

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Hire Fee (maximum 3 hours)	per application	Price on Application	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Hire Fee (Tuesdays and Thursdays in school holidays)	per two (2) hours	$5.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Credit Card Fee Required for all Bookings

COMMERCIAL LEASES

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Establishment Fee		per application		$1,330.00		Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Rent

As legislated in the Dept of Housing & Public Works Policy & Dept of Human Services.

Per Week - Reviewed Annually

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Seniors Units	per week	Charges as listed below	N	QGHA 2003 \| part 3
Rent is to be determined as per Queensland Community Housing Rent Policy plus $40.00 per fortnight for electricity consumption, water usage and grounds maintenance.

Bonds

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Senior Units	per rental property	4 weeks rent	N	QGHA 2003 \| part 3
Additional Keys	per key	$25.00	N	QGHA 2003 \| part 3

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Mixed Construction and Demolition Waste at Ayton, Lakeland and Laura Waste Transfer Stations are accepted by prior arrangement.

Asbestos Waste is accepted at Cooktown Waste Transfer Station ONLY.

Waste Oil over 20 litres is NOT ACCEPTED

FREE DISPOSAL | ALL USERS

These items are free only when separated from other waste

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cooking Oil / Waste Oil (less than 20 litres)		$0.00	Y
Paint/Solvents/Chemicals/Oil Filters/Oily Rags	less than 20 litres per visit	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Pesticides	less than 5 litres per visit	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Car Batteries	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Gas Cylinders	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Car Bodies (fuel tank, batteries, tyres and all fluids removed)*	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Scrap Metal/White Goods (degassed)	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
E-Waste (TVs, computers & printers)	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mixed Dry Recyclables	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Green Waste/Untreated Timber (no paint, varnish, chemicals, nails)	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
General Purpose Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, includes power tool batteries)	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Printer Cartridges	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Rubbish Collected from Public Places by Volunteers (by prior agreement)	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Concrete/Rocks/Soil	n/a	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

ALL USERS

TYRES

Tyres on rims are charged at a double rate (e.g. passenger tyre $10, passenger tyre on rim $20.

All commercial tyres must have accompanying waste tracking certificates completed.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cars	each	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Light Truck, 4WD, bobcat, small forklift (less than 0.3m)	each	$15.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Earth Movers, Tractors and Heavy Plant - More than 1.5m	each	$175.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Truck, Solid medium (between 0.3m - 0.45m)	each	$30.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Earth Movers, Tractors and Heavy Plant - Less than 1.5m	each	$150.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Deceased Animals

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Small Animal (cat, small dog, possum)	each	$13.40	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Medium Animal (wallaby, large dog, goat, pig)	each	$27.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Large Animal (cow, horse)	each	$93.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

SALES

Wheelie Bins and Fittings

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Bin Tow-Hitch	each	$28.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
120L Wheelie Bin (no commercial quantities)	each	$71.50	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
240L Wheelie Bin (no commercial quantities)	each	$87.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Wheelie Bin Axle	each	$12.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Wheelie Bin Lid	each	$17.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Wheelie Bin Wheel	each	$12.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Wheelie Bin Lid Pin	each	$3.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Mulch

Mulch loading and delivery subject to availability of vehicle(s).

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Mixed Mulch - Clean (self-loaded)	per m3	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mixed Mulch - Dirty	per m3	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Onsite Loading Fee (up to 3m3)	up to 3m3 for onsite loading	$11.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Ayton	per trip + mulch cost	$328.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Cooktown	per trip + mulch cost	$109.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Lakeland	per trip + mulch cost	$328.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Laura	per trip + mulch cost	$383.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Marton	per trip + mulch cost	$137.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Rossville	per trip + mulch cost	$218.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Miscellaneous

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Asbestos Bag 0.2mm	each	$6.20	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Hazibag - 200 Ltrs	each	$94.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Hazibag - 1m3	each	$159.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Hazibag - 1.5m3	each	$202.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Hazibag - 3m3	each	$266.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Bin – Compost	each	$43.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Worm Farm	each	$66.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Buy Back Shop Items	each	Cost varies per item	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Delivery Ute (Local deliveries only, upon availability of vehicles)	per trip + cost of product	$33.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
IBC (1 cubic metre pod)	each	$109.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Scrap Wheelie Bins	each	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Waste Tracking Certificate	each	$7.30	Y	EP Reg 2008 \| s2 (e)

Hazibag - 200 Ltrs

Hazibag - 1m3

Hazibag - 1.5m3

Hazibag - 3m3

DOMESTIC WASTE

Waste arriving at a Council Waste Disposal Facility in a domestic vehicle

Free Disposal

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Paints & solvents (up to 20L)	per litre	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Chemicals & pesticides (up to 5L)	per litre	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Oily filters & oily rags (up to 20L)	per litre	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Waste oil (up to 20L)	per litre	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Cooking oil (up to 20L)	per litre	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Dry Recyclables (up to 0.5m3 per visit)	per m3	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Paper and Cardboard (loose) up to 0.5m3 per visit	per m3	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Mixed Waste

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Rubbish Bag (one bag only per visit)	each – less than 60 lites per visit	$4.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
120L Wheelie Bin	each	$9.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
240L Wheelie Bin	each	$18.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Uncompacted Mixed Waste per m3	per m3	$72.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Mattresses and Furniture

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Mattress	per item	$33.00	Y
Furniture	per item	$33.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D Waste)

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Treated Timber	per m3	$72.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mixed C&D Waste	per m3	$72.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Asbestos (packed in accordance with OH&S guidelines; no more than 175kg/ 0.75m3)	per m3	$333.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Regulated and Hazardous Waste

COMMERCIAL WASTE

Waste arriving at a Council Waste Disposal Facility in a commercial vehicle

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
120L Wheelie Bin	each	$12.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
240L Wheelie Bin	each	$24.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Uncompacted Mixed Waste per m3	per m3	$93.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Compacted Mixed Waste per m3 (including paper and cardboard)	per m3	$183.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
State Landfill Levy	per m3	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
60L Rubbish Bag	each	$6.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Regulated and Hazardous Waste

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Oil Filters / Oily Rags (more than 20 litres per visit)	each	$3.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Waste Oil per litre	per litre	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Cooking Oil per litre	per litre	$0.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Asbestos (packed in accordance with OH&S guidelines)	per m3	$338.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D Waste)

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Treated Timber	per m3	$91.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Mixed C&D Waste (including laminates and plasterboards)	per m3	$91.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Dead Animals

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Small Animal	each	$18.60	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Medium Animal	each	$33.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Large Animal	each	$113.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Tyres

Tyres on Rims Surcharge $100

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cars	each	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Light Truck, 4WD	each	$15.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Trucks	each	$30.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Earth Movers, Tractors and Heavy Plant - Less than 1.5m	each	$150.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Earth Movers, Tractors and Heavy Plant - More than 1.5m	each	$175.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Mattresses and Furniture

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Furniture		$38.00	Y
Mattress	per item	$38.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

KERBSIDE COLLECTION CHARGES

WATER

WATER SERVICES

Water Access

Connections

Standard Water Connection is up to 5m in length from water main to property boundary.

Over 5m is a non-standard water connection.

Non Standard Water connections may be subject to quote.

Council reserves the right to quote on non standard water services.

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
20mm Service	per connection	$2,155.00	N	WA 2000 \| s383
25mm Service	per connection	$2,280.00	N	WA 2000 \| s383
32mm Service	per connection	$2,465.00	N	WA 2000 \| s383
Over 32mm Service	per connection	Price on application	N	WA 2000 \| s383
Water reconnection fee	per connection	$208.50	N	WA 2000 \| s383
Water Service connection outside of water area	per connection	Price on application	N	WA 2000 \| s383

Disconnections

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Permanent		per connection		$208.50		N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Temporary Water Service

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Installation / Removal costs determined upon application	per connection	Price on application	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
Water Charge	per kilolitre	Price on application	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Downsizing

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
32mm and under	per connection	$232.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
40mm and over	per connection	Price on application	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Water Analysis

Service on a voluntary basis to commercial outlets involved in the supply of food or water (or at cost basis for two or more samples).

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Basic Water Analysis (non NATA Laboratory)	cost recovery	$65.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
Water Analysis (Commercial NATA laboratory)	cost recovery	$351.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
E. coli Analysis (non NATA laboratory)	cost recovery	$47.50	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
Water Analysis - Metals (Commercial NATA laboratory)	cost recovery	$351.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Water Consumption Charges

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Stand Pipe Water Sales		per kilolitre		$4.20		N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

WATER METERS

Water Meter Reading

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Water Meter Reading		per reading		$71.50		N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Meter Test

Fee is refunded if the meter has an error of greater than 5% (over reading)

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Residential	per test	$188.50	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
Commercial	per test	$218.50	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Relocation of meter

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Fee		per water meter		Price on application		N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

Replace damaged water meter

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
20mm meter	per meter	$664.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
25mm meter	per meter	$753.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
32mm meter	per meter	$1,025.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
40mm meter	per meter	$1,470.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
50mm meter and above	per meter	$2,065.00	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

WATER DISPENSERS

WASTEWATER

WASTEWATER UNIT CHARGES

ASSESSMENT OF CONNECTION APPLICATION

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Where jump up exists	per connection	$152.50	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41
Where no connection exists	per connection	Price on application	N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

EFFLUENT DISPOSAL FEE - SEPTIC

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Disposal / Treatment Fee		per kl		$135.00		N	LGR 2012 \| s40 & 41

ALTERATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED AREAS & ROADS

BONDS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Outstanding Works	per lot	Price on application	N	SPA 2009 \| s5.3.16
Gantry over Footpath (20m)	per gantry (20m)	$1,640.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

ROADS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application fee to make alterations or improvements to a road	per alteration	$112.50	N	LL 1 \| s7
Permit to make alterations or improvements to a road	per application	$33.00	N	LL 1 \| s7
Application fee for use of road for a regulated activity (one off)	per permit	$112.50	N	LL 1 \| S21 & 22
Permit for the use of a road for a regulated activity (one off)	per application	$33.00	N	LL 1 \| s7
Application to install Gates / Grids	per gate/grid	$475.00	N	LL 1 \| s30
Advertising Costs	per advertisement	Actual Cost	N	LGA 2009 \| s97 (2)(a)

TEMPORARY BRIDGE

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Daily Hire for Temporary Bridge	per day	$957.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Establishment Costs for Temporary Bridge	per establishment	Price on application	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

DRIVEWAYS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Residential lots with no existing driveways but with existing kerb and Channel.	per residential lot	Property owner to engage their own contractor	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
All other driveways property owner to supply and install appropriate culvert.	per residential lot	Property owner responsible for engaging contractor	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

DRIVEWAY CROSSOVERS

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Application fee to make alterations or improvements to a road	per residential lot	$112.50	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Permit to make alterations or improvements to a road	per application	$33.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

GATES AND GRIDS

SPOIL

No Charge

Transport charged at Cost rounded up to nearest hour.

Name must be pre-registered with Cook Shire Council Engineering Administration on Spoil Register.

Allocation of Spoil will be to:-

a) operationally efficient to Council; THEN

b) in order of listing on the Spoil Register.

No transportation will be charged where Council requests to dump on private land (site is not listed on Spoil Register).

PRIVATE WORKS

Price on application

SURVEY

RURAL ADDRESSING

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Initial Post with Stickers	per post	$0.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Replacement Post by Council Officer	Actual cost	Actual cost	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Replacement Post	per post	$42.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Replacement Stickers	per sticker	$4.00	N	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

AVIATION

Avdata must be notified of any changes to fees and charges.

*Recreational Aircraft are not on the CASA Civil Aircraft Register (non-VH registrations) and includes aircraft on the RAAus Register, the HGFA Register and the SARA Register.

PASSENGER TERMINAL FEE

For all Regular Flight and Charter Flight Passengers

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cooktown	per passenger	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Coen	per passenger	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

AIRCRAFT LANDING FEES

One landing fee charge per 20 minutes

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cooktown - 650kg to 19,000kg)	per tonne MTOW or pro rata	$15.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Cooktown (over 19,000kg)	per tonne MTOW or pro rata	$27.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Coen (650kg to 19,000kg)	per tonne MTOW or pro rata	$15.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Coen (over 19,000kg)	per tonne MTOW or pro rata	$27.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Laura	per tonne MTOW or pro rata	$15.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Recreational Aircraft *	per tonne MTOW or pro rata	$0.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

HELICOPTER LANDING FEES

One landing fee charge per 20 minutes

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cooktown	per tonne	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Coen	per tonne	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Laura	per tonne	$10.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

CAR PARKING FEES

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Cooktown (3-10 Hours)	per day	$6.20	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Daily Parking Fee	per day	$12.40	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Cooktown	per week	$64.00	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Coen (Daily)	per day	$7.30	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Coen (Weekly)	per week	$37.50	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

AVIATION FUEL PRICES

Coen

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Avgas	per litre	Cost plus 30%	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Jet A1	per litre	Cost plus 30%	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

Cooktown

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Avgas	per litre	Cost plus 20%	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)
Jet A1	per litre	Cost plus 30%	Y	LGA 2009 \| s262 (3)(c)

MARITIME OPERATIONS

BERTHING/MOORING FEES - COOKTOWN WHARF & PONTOON

Name	Unit	2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)	2023/2024 GST	Legislation
< 12 metres	per day or part thereof	$51.50	Y	LL 4 \| s5
> 12 metres & < 20 metres	per day or part thereof	$72.50	Y	LL 4 \| s5
> 20 metres & < 30 metres	per day or part thereof	$98.00	Y	LL 4 \| s5
> 30 metres & < 40 metres	per day or part thereof	$124.00	Y	LL 4 \| s5
> 40 metres	per day or part thereof	$346.00	Y	LL 4 \| s5

RUBBISH DISPOSAL – COOKTOWN WHARF & PONTOON

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
240L Wheelie Bin (Supply & Collection)		per bin requested		$27.00		Y	LL 6 \| s10

LOADING / UNLOADING CHARGES - COOKTOWN WHARF & PONTOON

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Load/Unloading Fee - Cooktown Wharf or Pontoon		per vessel		$103.00		Y	LL 4 \| s5

POWER SUPPLY - COOKTOWN WHARF

Name		Unit		2023/2024 Fee (incl. GST)		2023/2024 GST	Legislation
Connection to power box on Wharf		per 24 hrs or part thereof		$23.00		Y	LL 4 \| s5