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Unassigned Fees
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Permit application fee | per application | $200.00 | N | ||||
Community Groups and Cook Shire Sporting Groups | per hour (up to 3 hours) | $44.00 | Y |
COOK SHIRE COUNCIL
ORGANISATIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
RATING AND PROPERTY INFORMATION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Rate Search | per property | $106.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s155 (1) | |||
Water Meter Reading | per reading | $75.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s155 (1) | |||
Counter Search - Rates Transaction Breakdown | per assessment | $39.50 | N | LGR 2012 | s155 (2) | |||
Counter Search – Rate notice or receipt not in current financial year | per receipt / rate notice | $18.60 | N | LGR 2012 | s155 (1) | |||
Counter Search – Ownership | per assessment | $18.60 | N | LGR 2012 | s155 (1) |
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Counter Search - Invoice or Receipt not in current financial year | per invoice / per receipt | $18.60 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(c) |
GOVERNANCE & CUSTOMER SERVICE
STATUTORY AND CORPORATE DOCUMENTS
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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Application Fee | per application |
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $55.75 |
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 |
$173.00 for the first 5 hours, plus $8.65 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
APPLICATIONS AND APPROVALS – MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE (MCU)
PURPOSE CATEGORIES
Not for Profit Organisations
Category A – Minor
Category B – Low Impact
Category C – Moderate Impact
Category D – High Impact
CODE ASSESSMENT
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Category A | per application | $650.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Category B | per application | $800.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Category C | per application | $1,550.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Category D | per application | $2,315.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Hotel | additional per accommodation room to base fee | $168.00 | 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 | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Non-resident Workforce Accommodation | additional fee per room or cabin to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Relocatable Home Park | additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Resort Complex | additional fee per unit or cabin to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Retirement Facility | additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Rooming Accommodation | additional fee per bedroom to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Short Term Accommodation | additional fee per accommodation to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Tourist Park | additional fee per unit, cabin, hut or structured tent to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) |
IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Category A | per application | $950.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Category B | per application | $1,500.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Category C | per application | $2,900.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Category D | per application | $4,950.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Hotel | additional fee per cabin to base fee | $168.00 | 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 | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Non-resident Workforce Accommodation | additional fee per room or cabin to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Relocatable Home Park | additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Resort Complex | additional fee per unit or cabin to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Retirement Facility | additional fee per dwelling unit to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Rooming Accommodation | additional fee per bedroom to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Short Term Accommodation | additional fee per accommodation to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Tourist Park | additional fee per unit, cabin, hut or structured tent to base fee | $168.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) |
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL and VARIATION REQUEST
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Variation Request | per application |
Applications for a Variation Request shall be 100% of the fees for the applicable uses or types of development (including predicted Reconfigurin of a Lot) as for a development permit. Where the Variation Request also includes a development permit component (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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Consultant's Costs | per application |
As per service provided
|
Y | PA 2016 | s49 & s51 |
PLANNING REFERRALS AND OTHER APPLICATIONS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
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Any large scale development as determined by Council | per development |
$5,500 plus the relevant fee
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $5,500.00 |
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 | $367.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) |
RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT APPLICATIONS
Code Assessment
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Boundary Realignment; Easements; Lease Agreements > 10 years, Strata Title | per lot | $409.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Reconfiguration up to 10 lots created | per lot | $409.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Reconfiguration: 11 – 25 lots created | plus $345 per lot over 10 lots | $4,065.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Reconfiguration: 26 – 50 lots created | plus $335 per lot over 25 lots | $6,765.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Reconfiguration: 51 – 100 lots created | plus $325 per lot over 50 lots | $10,150.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Reconfiguration: 101 and greater lots created | plus $315 per lot over 100 lots | $16,235.00 | 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 | $94.50 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) |
LODGEMENT OF SURVEY PLAN TO COUNCIL FOR ENDORSEMENT
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application for Compliance Assessment for Council Endorsement of Survey Plan (Base Fee up to 2 lots) | per plan | $414.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Additional fee per each lot above 2 lots | per lot | $40.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Re-endorsement of Survey Plan after expiry | per plan | $340.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) |
OPERATIONAL WORKS APPLICATION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Assess and Approve Engineering Plans | per application |
Operational Works = Fee 1.25% of Estimated Cost of Works - Max of $13,500 Min $850.00
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $850.00 |
N | PA 2016 | 79(1)(b)(i) | |||
Prescribed Tidal Works | per application | $1,220.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Re-Inspection of Outstanding Works and / or early Plan Sealing Inspection | per application | $400.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Re-assessment of Engineering Plans - substantially amended - Base fee | per application | $500.00 | N | PA 2016 | s51 (1)(b)(ii) | |||
Re-assessment of Engineering Plans - substantially amended - Base fee (above) plus amount per lot (Subdivisions) | per lot | $43.50 | 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 | $579.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Administration fee for bonding of works | per bond | $150.00 | N |
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION OR APPROVAL CHANGES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Request to change a development application currently under assessment | per application |
25% of current DA Fees - Min $450.00 (plus per lot fee if involves additional lots)
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $450.00 |
N | PA 2016 | s52 | |||
Minor Change Request for Existing Development Permit (approval) | per application |
25% of current DA Fees - Min $450.00 (plus per lot fee if involves additional lots)
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $450.00 |
N | PA 2016 | 79(1)(b)(i) | |||
Other Change Applications - relating to Existing Development Permit (approval) | per application |
25% of current DA Fees - Min $450.00 (plus per lot fee if involves additional lots)
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $450.00 |
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 $450.00 (plus per lot fee if involves additional lots)
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $450.00 |
N | PA 2016 | 86(2)(b) | |||
Request to consider development generally in accordance with existing Approval | per application |
25% of current DA Fees - Min $420.00 (plus per lot fee if involves additional lots)
|
N | PA 2016 | 79(1)(b)(i) |
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Development Notice Sign | per sign | $63.00 | N | PA 2016 | s52 |
COUNCIL AS CONCURRENCE AGENCY
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Boundary/Site Dispensation Application | per application | $368.00 | N | PA 2016 | s56 |
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application for an Exemption Certificate | per application | $270.00 | N | PA 2016 | s46 | |||
Limited Certificate | per certificate | $157.50 | N | PA 2016 | s265(2) | |||
Standard Certificate | per certificate | $453.00 | N | PA 2016 | s265(2) | |||
Full Certificate | per certificate + Inspection costs | $1,015.00 | N | PA 2016 | s265(2) | |||
Letter of Enquiry (e.g. to determine land use history, but not constituting a Planning Certificate) | per search | $173.00 | N | PA 2016 | s265(5) |
WITHDRAWN APPLICATION
Refunds
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 $550.00 Min. Fee (incl. GST): $550.00 |
N | PA 2016 | s52 |
CAR PARKING CONTRIBUTION
BUILDING
BUILDING CLASS 1a
New Dwelling – up to 250sqm
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $390.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (minimum of 4) | per application | $920.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
New Dwelling – greater than 251sqm
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $479.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (minimum of 4) | per application | $920.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Alterations / Extensions to Dwellings greater than 50sqm
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (minimum of 4) | per application | $920.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Minor Alterations / Extensions less than 50sqm / Repairs
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (minimum of 2) | per application | $460.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Additions / Alterations – Re-roof or Re-stump
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (minimum of 2) | per application | $460.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
New Dwellings - Duplex and Multiple units - Class 1a and Class 1b
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment base fee (2 x Units) | per assessment | $479.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections | per application | $1,150.00 | 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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | 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 – 150sqm – 250sqm
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee | per application | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Shed greater than 250sqm
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $479.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee | per application | $230.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee | per application | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Retaining Walls above 1m in height
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee | per application | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Above Ground / In Ground Swimming Pools / Spas and Fencing
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspection | per inspection | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Temporary Fence Inspection x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee | per inspection | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Compliance Inspection on Pool Fences Above Ground / In Ground Swimming Pools / Spas
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Inspection | per inspection | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Certificate of Compliance – Form 23 purchase / lodgement to QBCC (subject to change as per QBCC fee) | per certificate |
State Government Fee |
N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Re-inspection on Non-compliance (as required) | per inspection | $225.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Inspection | per inspection | $235.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Certificate of Compliance – Form 23 purchase / lodgement to QBCC (subject to change as per QBCC fee) | per certificate |
State Government Fee |
N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Re-inspection on Non-compliance (as required) | per inspection | $221.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
BUILDING CLASSES 1 AND 10
Amendment to Application
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (if required) | per inspection | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Change of Classification
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections x 1 - additional inspections as per single inspection fee | per inspection | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
BUILDING CLASSES 2-9 (Commercial)
New Building – Minor Assessment (as determined by Building Certifier)
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $175.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment |
Price on application |
Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspection x 1 only | per inspection | $310.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $175.00 | 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 | $310.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspection (outside 100km area of Cooktown) | per inspection |
Price on Application
|
Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
Alterations
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $175.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment – Minor and Major Alterations | per assessment |
Price on application
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $638.00 |
Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspection x 1 only - estimated amount of inspections required to be given on application | per inspection | $310.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $173.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment – Minor up to and including $10k | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment – Major – Greater than $10k | per assessment |
Price on application
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $660.00 |
Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections x 1 only - estimated amount of inspections required to be given on application | per inspection | $310.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (outside 100km area of Cooktown) | per inspection |
Price on application
|
Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
DEMOLITION - ALL CLASSES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $180.50 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Building Inspection | per inspection | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Bond Applicable – Clean up | per site | $1,600.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 |
TEMPORARY STRUCTURE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per assessment | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $180.50 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspection | per assessment | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
EXTENSION OF PERMIT / APPROVAL PERIOD OR RENEWAL OF A LAPSED APPROVAL
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application to extend existing permit or re-submit a lapsed application | per assessment | $105.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment – for Renewal applications ONLY | per assessment | $180.50 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections as required – for Renewal applications ONLY | per assessment | $230.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 |
PRIVATE CERTIFIER LODGEMENT
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Class 1 – 10 (non-commercial) | per assessment | $150.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Class 2 – 9 (commercial development) | per assessment | $250.00 | 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 | $65.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 |
DWELLING RESITING / RELOCATION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per assessment | $115.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Assessment | per assessment | $280.00 | Y | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Inspections (minimum 1) | per assessment | $230.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
Y | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
BUILDING RECORD SEARCH
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Permit search and summary | per lot | $100.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Permit search, summary includes a copy of Plans and Inspection Certificates | per lot | $152.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
BUILDING - Miscellaneous
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Build over Council sewer - Application and Assessment | per application | $370.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 | |||
Re-Inspection / Additional Inspection Fees | per inspection | $225.00 | N | BA 1975 | s51 |
PLUMBING
NEW APPLICATIONS - DWELLINGS AND SHEDS – CLASSES 1 and 10
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Assessment Fee | per assessment | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Duplex / Dual Occupancy (additional to Lodgement and Assessment Fees) | per additional unit (more than 1) | $92.50 | 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 | $735.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Additional Inspection Fee as required | per inspection | $184.50 | 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 | $162.50 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Connection to Council sewer where Jump-up exists | per inspection | $161.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Connection to Council sewer where no Jump-up exists | per inspection |
Price on application
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $170.00 |
N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) |
NEW APPLICATIONS - MULTIPLE DWELLING / COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL – CLASSES 2-9
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Lodgement | per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Assessment Fee | Initial fee | $130.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Multiple Dwellings and Commercial Units | per additional unit (more than 1) | $92.50 | 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 | $735.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Additional Inspection as required | per inspection | $184.50 | 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 | $207.50 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Backflow Prevention Device Installation Permit (may be applicable to commercial construction) | per permit | $314.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Connection to sewer where Jump-up exists | per inspection | $162.50 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Connection to sewer where no Jump-up exists | per inspection |
Price on application
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $170.00 |
N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) |
ALTERATIONS/AMENDMENTS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Lodgement fee | Per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Assessment fee | per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Inspections (minimum 2) | per application | $367.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Additional Inspection as required | per inspection | $184.50 | 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) |
Delete for next year
GREYWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Lodgement Fee | per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Assessment | per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Inspection (minimum 2) | per application | $367.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Additional Inspections | per inspection | $184.50 | 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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Plumbing Inspection Fee (minimum 1) | per application | $184.50 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) |
BACKFLOW PREVENTION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Inspection Fee (up to 4 x devices per property - additional will be POA) | as required | $184.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Annual Fee | per device | $64.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) |
TRADE WASTE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Fee | per application | $215.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Inspections | per inspection | $120.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Annual Fee | per annum | $87.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
CONVERSION FROM SEPTIC TO HSTP
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Lodgement & Assessment Fee | per application | $230.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Inspection (minimum 2) | per application | $367.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Lodgment & Assessment Fee | per application | $230.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Inspection (minimum 2) | per application | $367.00 | 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 | $162.50 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Permit search and summary | per lot | $91.50 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Permit search, summary includes a copy of Plans and relevant Certificates | per lot | $149.50 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
PLUMBING - Miscellaneous
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application for Extension of Permit Currency Period | per application | $115.00 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) | |||
Re-Inspection / Additional Inspection Fees | per inspection | $184.50 | N | PDA 2002 | s85 (2)(c) |
LOCAL LAW ACTIVITIES
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
Animal Boarding Kennels / Refuges
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New Application Commercial Operations | per application | $356.00 | N | LL 2 | s6 | |||
Annual Commercial Operations Renewal | per annum | $240.00 | N | LL 2 | s6 |
Permits
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Keeping of more than the Prescribed number of dogs | Annual fee - plus registration fee per dog | $120.00 | N | LL 2 | s6 |
DOGS
Dog Registrations and Annual Renewal Fees
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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Entire Dog | per annum | $81.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Declared Dangerous Dog | per dog / per year | $383.00 | N | AMA 2008 | s44 (2)(a) | |||
Declared Menacing Dog | per dog / per year | $325.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Assistance / Support Dogs | per annum | $0.00 | N | AMA 2008 | s44 (2)(a) |
Adoption/Rehoming
ANIMALS - Impounds
Release Fee - Registered Dogs
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 (plus sustenance & registration fee if lapsed) | per dog | $120.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 | |||
3rd and subsequent impoundments (plus sustenance & registration fee if lapsed) | per dog | $200.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 |
Release Fee - Unregistered Dogs
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Unregistered release fee (does NOT include registration and micro-chipping fee) | per dog | $100.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 |
Release Fee - Cats
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Per impoundment (cat will not be released until microchip requirements are current) | per animal | $84.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Livestock (cattle, horses, goats or similar) | per animal | $735.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 | |||
Poultry or similar | per animal | $70.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 |
ANIMALS - Miscellaneous
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Officer Callout Fee | per call out | $126.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 | |||
After hours release fee | per call out | $178.50 | N | LL 2 | s29 | |||
Sustenance / care fee (if applicable) | per animal / per day | $20.00 | N | LL 2 | s29 | |||
Daily sustenance / maintenance fee (Livestock) | per animal / per day | $59.00 | 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 | $121.50 | N | LL 2 | s29 | |||
Adoption fee (does NOT include desexing or registration of animal - includes Microchipping Fee) | per adoption | $35.00 | Y | AMA 2008 | s44 (2)(a) | |||
Registration Tag | per tag | $10.00 | N | AMA 2008 | s45 (2) | |||
Microchipping | per animal | $35.00 | N | AMA 2008 | s45 (2) |
BONDS
CONTROL OF NUISANCES - Overgrown and Unsightly Allotments
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Release of Vehicle / Goods Fee (Without Citec Search) will include towing recovery costs if applicable | per vehicle / goods |
Actual cost
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $100.00 |
N | TORUMS | s100 Cook Shire Council's Local Laws | LL 1 - 6 |
|||
Release of Vehicle / Goods Fee (with Citec Search)will include towing recovery costs if applicable | per vehicle / goods |
Actual cost Min. Fee (incl. GST): $140.00 |
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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application for Permit – Interfering with grounds or other materials | per application | $119.00 | N | LL 4 | s2 | |||
Application – Boat or Vehicle repair, maintenance, cleaning & washing | per application | $119.00 | N | LL 4 | s2 |
TEMPORARY HOME PERMIT
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Permit fee for up to 18 months | per permit |
$110 + $10 per month
|
N | LL 1 | s9 |
CARAVAN PARKS & CAMPING GROUNDS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application (Cooktown; Rossville; Bloomfield; Lakeland and Laura) - Permanent & Temporary | per application | $335.00 | N | LL 1 | s12 & 14 | |||
Annual Renewal Fee (Cooktown; Rossville; Bloomfield; Lakeland and Laura) | per application | $247.00 | N | LL 1 | s12 & 14 | |||
New application - Permanent & Temporary (all locations north of Laura) | per application | $480.00 | N | LL 1 | s12 & 14 | |||
Annual Renewal Fee (all locations north of Laura) | per application | $435.00 | N | LL 1 | s12 & 14 |
SHARED FACILITY ACCOMMODATION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application - includes inspection | per application | $490.00 | N | LL 1 | s17 | |||
Annual Renewal - includes inspection | per renewal | $260.00 | N | LL 1 | s17 |
Pre-Sale Inspection
TEMPORARY ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS
Applications
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Cooktown Community & Sporting Groups - Less than 500 | per application | $275.00 | N | LL 1 | s18 | |||
Private & Commercial - Less than 500 people | per application | $380.00 | N | LL 1 | s18 | |||
Private & Commercial - Less than 1,500 people | per application | $550.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Private & Commercial - Less than 3,000 people | per application | $815.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Private & Commercial - Less than 5,000 people | per application | $1,080.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) | |||
Private & Commercial - More than 5,000 people | per application |
Price on application
|
N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
PUBLIC PLACE ACTIVITIES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Fee (first day only) | per application | $59.00 | N | LL 1 | s23 | |||
Extra day/s – per subsequent day thereafter | per day | $17.00 | 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
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application Fee (first day only) | per application | $82.00 | N | LL 1 | s24 | |||
Extra day/s - per subsequent day thereafter | per day | $29.50 | N | LL 1 | s24 | |||
Application Fee – weekly | per week | $172.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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) | $134.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - no use of Council electricity | per application | $134.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - with use of Council electricity | per day | $34.00 | 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) | $161.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Non-food Stall - with use of Council electricity | per application | $161.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Food Stall - no use of Council electricity | per day | $34.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall – no use of Council electricity | per annum | $228.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
New application (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall - no use of Council electricity | per application | $228.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
New application (1 day) - Saturday Market Food Stall - with use of Council electricity | per day | $39.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
New application (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall - with use of Council electricity | per application | $273.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (1 year) - Saturday Market Food Stall - with use of Council electricity | per application | $273.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 |
3 Day Events - Council Event
Excludes weekly stall holders with a current permit (application form required)
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Food Stalls & Roadside Vendors with Council electricity (3 day event - does not include existing market stall permit holders) | per site / per event | $230.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Food Stalls & Roadside Vendors with Council electricity (3 day event - does not include existing market stall permit holders) | per site | $105.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Food Stalls & Roadside Vendors with Council electricity (3 day event - does not include existing market stall permit holders) | per site | $126.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Application - Non-Food Stalls and Roadside Vendors no use of Council electricity (3 day event) | per site | $80.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 |
Roadside Vending with Power - Sherrin Esplanade (Sites 1 to 5)
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Annual Fee 1 x Road Side Vendor Site - 6am to 9pm - Sites 1 to 5 Sherrin Esplanade | per application | $1,680.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 |
Mobile Vending
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New Application - any one location with no electricity (maximum 2 hours) | per application | $370.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (Annual) - no use of Council electricity | per annum | $370.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Application for Busking | per application |
Free
|
N | LL 1 | s8 |
Outdoor Dining
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application - Outdoor Dining on Council Land | per application | $262.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (Annual) - Outdoor Dining on Council Land | per application | $173.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 |
Council Wharf and Pontoon - Vending/Sale of Product
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application - Commercial use of Council Wharf or Pontoon (Excludes Wharf Fees) | per annum | $173.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 | |||
Renewal (Annual) - Commercial use of Council Wharf and Pontoon (Excludes Wharf Fees) | per annum | $173.00 | N | LL 1 | s8 |
Control of Advertisement - Signage
Advertising Device
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New Application | per application | $160.00 | N | LL 1 | s10 | |||
Renewal (Annual) | per renewal | $61.00 | N | LL 1 | s10 |
Other Advertising Signage
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New Application | Per application | $229.00 | N | LL 1 | s10 | |||
Renewal (Annual) | per renewal | $61.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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): $210.00 |
N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Food Business Inspection - for other Councils outside Cook Shire | per inspection |
Actual cost
Min. Fee (incl. GST): $210.00 |
N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) |
SEARCH FEES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Copy of Approval / Certificate - Environmental Health | per Approval / Certificate | $28.50 | N | ||||
Sales Search - No Inspection (Summary of Approvals & Certificates) | per Search | $106.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Sales Search with Inspection - Food Business | per Inspection | $336.00 | 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 | $168.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Sales Search with Inspection - Other Searches Not Listed for Environmental Health | per Inspection | $487.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) |
HIGHER RISK PERSONAL APPEARANCE SERVICES
Licence
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application | per annum | $430.00 | N | PH (ICPS) Act 2003 | s30 (a) | |||
Amendment of Licence | per application | $91.50 | N | PH (ICPS) Act 2003 | s30 (a) | |||
Renewal of Licence | per renewal | $315.00 | N | PH (ICPS) Act 2003 | s44 (a) | |||
Transfer of Licence | per application | $232.50 | N | PH (ICPS) Act 2003 | s44 (a) | |||
Temporary Licence - max of 4 weeks | per week | $232.50 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Inspection of Business | per annum | $138.50 | N | PH (ICPS) Act 2003 | s30 (a) |
FOOD BUSINESS LICENCES
FIXED and MOBILE PREMISES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - Low Risk | Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences) | $415.00 | 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) | $435.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
New application - Food Business Licence (Cooktown and Environs) - Medium Risk | Pro-rata (See table under Food Business Licences) | $440.00 | 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) | $455.00 | 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 | $240.00 | 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 | $269.00 | 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 | $295.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Late Fee when annual reminder notice has been issued | per reminder | $91.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Amendment to a Food Business Licence (contact details or trading name change ONLY) | per application | $66.50 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) |
Licence Fees
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Amendment to a Food Business Licence - Premises Location Change only (Issue of Licence Only) | 428 | $66.50 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Premises Change (Includes Inspection Fee and Issue of Licence) | 300 | $476.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
Renewal
Food Safety Program
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Accreditation of Food Safety Program | per application | $591.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Amendment to an Accredited Food Safety Program (minor - contact details or trading name change only) | per application | $66.50 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Amendment to an Accredited Food Safety Program (major) | per application | $321.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) | |||
Non-Conformance Audit of a Food Safety Program | per premises | $379.00 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) |
TEMPORARY FOOD BUSINESS LICENCE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
New application for a Temporary Food Business Licence for one-off event | per event | $86.50 | N | FA 2006 | s52 (1)(a) |
Licence Fees
Renewal
CEMETERIES
INURNMENT OF ASHES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Inurnment fee for (in-ground) placement of ashes into existing grave | per application | $446.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Inurnment fee into Columbarium Wall (immediate use) | per space | $255.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Inurnment fee into Columbarium Wall (reservation) | per application | $255.50 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Interment Fee - Weekdays (immediate use) - includes plot, excavation & administration costs | per internment | $2,120.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Interment Fee - Weekends & Public Holidays (immediate use) - includes plot, excavation & administration costs | per interment | $3,110.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Plot Reservation - not including excavation & administration costs | per application | $890.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Excavation & Administration costs for Burial in Reserved Plot | per application | $1,230.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
INTERMENTS (BURIAL) OF HUMAN REMAINS - COEN & LAURA CEMETERIES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Plaque on RSL Memorial Wall | per application | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Fee to erect a Headstone | per application | $136.50 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Purchase of blank Concrete cast Headstone/Plinth | per item | $178.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
RESERVATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application fee for approval to exhume human remains | per application | $424.00 | 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 | $1,540.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
BIOSECURITY
BONDS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Quik Spray Unit (600 ltr) | per unit | $250.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
PRIVATE WORKS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Weed Spraying | per hour |
Price on application
|
N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
COMMUNITY, ECONOMY & INNOVATION
EXAM SUPERVISION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Room Hire and Supervision | per hour | $107.00 | 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.
EVENT CENTRE
JS LOVE BUILDING
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Main Hall and Kitchen Hire | per 24hrs | $275.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
NATURE'S POWERHOUSE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Community & Cook Shire Sporting Groups | per hour | $21.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Private <50 people | per hour | $42.00 | 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 | $63.00 | 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
Bonds
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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
Bonds
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Cleaning Fees | 2 hours cleaning | $210.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Additional Cleaning Fees | per hour over initial clean | $108.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
COEN AND LAURA COMMUNITY AND COOKTOWN SHIRE HALLS
Hourly Rate
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 | $136.50 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Hourly Rate
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 | $50.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Private - Repeat Bookings* | per hour + Bond | $38.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Commercial | per hour + Bond | $65.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Commercial - Repeat Bookings* | per hour + Bond | $52.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Electricity - John Street Oval
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Token - 1/2 hour use | per token | $13.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
EQUIPMENT HIRE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Marquee (per 24 hours) | each per 24 hours + Bond | $69.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
PA System (per 24 Hours) | each per 24 hours + Bond | $132.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Chairs (Per 24 hours) | per chair + Bond | $3.30 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
240L Wheelie Bin Hire - Additional Bins (Supply & Collection) | each | $38.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Bonds
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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
INTERNET CHARGES
PHOTOCOPYING
Own Paper
Council Paper
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
A4 – Black & White | per side | $0.20 | 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
Own Paper
Council Paper
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
A4 – Black & White | per side | $0.20 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
A4 | per sheet | $2.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
A3 | per sheet | $3.50 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Minimum 1 hour. No Part Thereof | per hour | $41.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Full Day Rate (8:15 – 5:00) | per day | $272.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
IT Support | Flat Fee | $48.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Bonds
SWIMMING POOL
POOL HIRE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Facility Hire | per application |
price on application |
Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
ADMISSION FEES
Daily
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Adult | per person | $5.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concession Card Holder | per person | $3.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Tertiary / TAFE Student | per person | $4.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Child 5-17 | per person | $3.00 | 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 | $3.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Adult | per person | $44.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concession Card Holder | per person | $35.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Tertiary / TAFE Student | per person | $27.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Child 5-17 | per person | $24.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Annual
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Family | 2 adults & up to 4 children in same immediate family | $274.00 | 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 | $125.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concession Card Holder | per person | $92.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Tertiary / TAFE Student | per person | $73.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Child 5-17 | per person | $68.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
SWIM PROGRAMS
Aqua Aerobics
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Adult | per session | $8.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concession Card Holder / Child 5-17 | per session | $5.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Adult – 10 Class Ticket (get one free) | per person | $65.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concession Card Holder / Child 5-17 – 10 Class Ticket (get one free) | per person | $50.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Under Water Hockey
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Adult (Entry + $1) | per game | $6.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Child 5-17 | per game | $4.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Learn to Swim
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Adults & Children | per program | $75.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Private Lessons
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Adult & Child 5-17 | per session | $34.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Ten (10) Session Pass | per pass | $265.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
School Based Learn to Swim or Group Programs
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Students | per session | $5.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
EQUIPMENT HIRE
Inflatable
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 | $4.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
COMMERCIAL LEASES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Establishment Fee | per application | $1,395.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Rent
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Senior Units | per rental property |
4 weeks rent
|
N | QGHA 2003 | part 3 | |||
Additional Keys | per key | $30.00 | N | QGHA 2003 | part 3 |
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
FREE DISPOSAL
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Car Batteries | n/a | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Scrap Metal/White Goods | n/a | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
E-Waste | n/a | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
General Purpose 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 | n/a | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
ALL USERS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Small vehicle bodies (motorbikes, ride-on mowers, quad bikes) | each | $30.00 | Y | ||||
Car bodies (fuel tank, batteries and all fluids removed, tyres deflated | each | $50.00 | Y | ||||
Gas cylinders | each | $30.00 | Y | ||||
Fire extinguishers | each | $35.00 | Y | ||||
Fridges, freezers and air-conditioners | each | $18.00 | Y | ||||
Green waste / Untreated timber (no paint, chemicals, nails) | cubic metre | $10.00 | Y | ||||
Solar panels | each | $10.00 | Y |
TYRES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Motorbike | each | $6.00 | Y | ||||
Cars | each | $10.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Light Truck, 4WD | each | $15.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Solid small (less than 0.3m) | each | $20.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Forklift medium (0.3m – 0.45m) | each | $25.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Solid small (less than 0.3m) | each | $35.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Solid large | each | $50.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Tractor small (up to 1m) | each | $100.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Tractor large (1 – 2m) | each | $200.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Grader | each | $100.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Earthmover (less than 1m) | each | $150.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Earthmover (between 1 – 1.5 m) | each | $325.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Earthmover (over 1.5m) | each | $650.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Deceased Animals
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Small Animal | each | $21.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Medium Animal | each | $48.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Large Animal | each | $244.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
SALES
Wheelie Bins and Fittings
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Bin Tow-Hitch | each | $25.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
120L Wheelie Bin (no commercial quantities) | each | $75.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
240L Wheelie Bin | each | $91.50 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Wheelie Bin Axle | each | $12.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Wheelie Bin Lid | each | $18.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Wheelie Bin Wheel | each | $12.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Wheelie Bin Lid Pin | each | $2.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Mulch
Mulch loading available Tuesday and Friday only, subject to availability of the equipment.
Mulch deliveries are subject to the availability of the vehicle(s) and access.
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Mixed Mulch - Clean | per m3 | $10.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Onsite Loading Fee | up to 3m3 for onsite loading | $20.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Ayton | per trip + mulch cost | $375.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Cooktown | per trip + mulch cost | $150.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Lakeland | per trip + mulch cost | $375.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Laura | per trip + mulch cost | $600.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Marton | per trip + mulch cost | $150.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mulch Loading and Delivery - Rossville | per trip + mulch cost | $225.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Miscellaneous
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Asbestos Bag 0.2mm | each | $6.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Hazibag - 1m3 | each | $167.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Hazibag - 1.5m3 | each | $212.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Hazibag - 3m3 | each | $279.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Bin – Compost | each | $46.00 | 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 | $35.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
IBC (1 cubic metre pod) | each | $90.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Waste Tracking Certificate | each | $7.70 | Y | EP Reg 2008 | s2 (e) |
Hazibag - 200 Ltrs
Hazibag - 1m3
Hazibag - 1.5m3
Hazibag - 3m3
DOMESTIC WASTE
Free Disposal
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Paints & solvents (up to 20L) | per litre | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Chemicals & pesticides (up to 5L) | per litre | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Oily filters & oily rags (up to 20L) | per litre | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Waste oil (up to 20L) | per litre | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Cooking oil (up to 20L) | per litre | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Dry Recyclables (up to 0.5m3 per visit) | per m3 | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Paper and Cardboard (loose) up to 0.5m3 per visit | per m3 | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Mixed Waste
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Rubbish Bag (max 1 per visit) | each – less than 60 lites per visit | $1.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
120L Wheelie Bin | each | $8.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
240L Wheelie Bin | each | $15.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Uncompacted Mixed Waste per m3 | per m3 | $60.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mattress | each | $33.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Couches/ Lounges (max 2 per visit) | each | $33.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Mixed Waste
Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D Waste)
Council intends to progressively increase waste fees and charges to achieve full cost recovery by 2027-28.
Council intends to progressively increase waste fees and charges to achieve full cost recovery by 2027-28
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Treated Timber | per m3 | $132.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mixed C&D Waste | per m3 | $132.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Ceramic tiles | per m3 | $172.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concrete/ Rocks | per m3 | $172.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Bricks | per m3 | $172.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Window glass/ Crushed Glass | per m3 | $172.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Soil/ sand/ clean fill | per m3 | $172.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Asbestos (packed in accordance with OH&S guidelines; no more than 175kg/ 0.75m3) | per m3 | $350.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Timber pallets | each | $5.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Regulated and Hazardous Waste
COMMERCIAL WASTE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
120L Wheelie Bin | each | $10.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
240L Wheelie Bin | each | $20.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Uncompacted Mixed Waste per m3 (including paper and cardboard) | per m3 | $78.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Compacted Mixed Waste per m3 | per m3 | $156.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Compacted mixed waste per ton | per ton (weighbridge docket required) | $520.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Uncompacted paper and cardboard | per m3 | $52.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Compacted and baled cardboard | per m3 | $275.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mixed dry recyclables | per m3 | $30.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mattress | each | $33.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Couches/ lounges (up to 2 units per delivery or m3 price will apply) | each | $40.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
State Landfill Levy (incorporated into gate fee) | per m3 | $0.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Regulated and Hazardous Waste
All commercial regulated waste must have accompanying waste tracking certificates completed as per Environmental Protection Regulation 2019 (Qld).
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Paints & solvents | per litre | $1.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Chemicals & pesticides | per litre | $10.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Oil filters | each | $2.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Oily rags | per litre | $2.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Waste Oil per litre | per litre | $0.30 | 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 | $400.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Construction and Demolition Waste (C&D Waste)
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Treated Timber | per m3 | $146.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Mixed C&D Waste (including laminates and plasterboards) | per m3 | $182.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Ceramic tiles | per m3 | $208.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Concrete/ Rocs | per m3 | $208.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Bricks | per m3 | $208.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Window glass/ Crushed Glass | per m3 | $208.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Soil/ sand/ clean fill | per m3 | $208.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Timber pallets | each | $5.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
Dead Animals
Tyres
Mattresses and Furniture
KERBSIDE COLLECTION CHARGES
WATER
WATER SERVICES
Water Access
Connections
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
20mm Service | per connection | $2,260.00 | N | WA 2000 | s383 | |||
25mm Service | per connection | $2,390.00 | N | WA 2000 | s383 | |||
32mm Service | per connection | $2,585.00 | N | WA 2000 | s383 | |||
Over 32mm Service | per connection |
Price on application
|
N | WA 2000 | s383 | |||
Water reconnection fee | per connection | $219.00 | N | WA 2000 | s383 | |||
Water Service connection outside of water area | per connection |
Price on application
|
N | WA 2000 | s383 |
Disconnections
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Permanent | per connection | $219.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
Temporary Water Service
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
32mm and under | per connection | $243.50 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
40mm and over | per connection |
Price on application
|
N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
Water Analysis
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Basic Water Analysis (non NATA Laboratory) | cost recovery | $68.50 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
Water Analysis (Commercial NATA laboratory) | cost recovery | $368.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
E. coli Analysis (non NATA laboratory) | cost recovery | $50.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
Water Analysis - Metals (Commercial NATA laboratory) | cost recovery | $368.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
Water Consumption Charges
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Stand Pipe Water Sales | per kilolitre | $4.40 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
WATER METERS
Water Meter Reading
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Water Meter Reading | per reading | $75.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
Meter Test
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Residential | per test | $198.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
Commercial | per test | $229.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
Relocation of meter
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Fee | per water meter |
Price on application
|
N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
Replace damaged water meter
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
20mm meter | per meter | $696.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
25mm meter | per meter | $790.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
32mm meter | per meter | $1,075.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
40mm meter | per meter | $1,545.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 | |||
50mm meter and above | per meter | $2,165.00 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
WATER DISPENSERS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Water Dispensing Fee - Cooktown | per 1000 litres as a minimum cost | $4.40 | Y | ||||
Water Dispensing Fee - Coen | per 1000 litres as a minimum cost | $8.80 | Y |
WASTEWATER
WASTEWATER UNIT CHARGES
ASSESSMENT OF CONNECTION APPLICATION
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Where jump up exists | per connection | $160.00 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Disposal / Treatment Fee | per kl | $141.50 | N | LGR 2012 | s40 & 41 |
ALTERATIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED AREAS & ROADS
BONDS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Outstanding Works | per lot |
Price on application
|
N | SPA 2009 | s5.3.16 | |||
Gantry over Footpath (20m) | per gantry (20m) | $1,720.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
ROADS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application fee to make alterations or improvements to a road | per alteration | $118.00 | N | LL 1 | s7 | |||
Permit to make alterations or improvements to a road | per application | $35.00 | N | LL 1 | s7 | |||
Application for Temporary Road Closure | per application | $118.00 | N | LL 1 | s7 | |||
Permit for Temporary Road Closure | per application | $35.00 | N | LL 1 | s7 | |||
Application fee for use of road for a regulated activity (one off) | per permit | $118.00 | N | LL 1 | S21 & 22 | |||
Permit for the use of a road for a regulated activity (one off) | per application | $35.00 | N | LL 1 | s7 | |||
Application to install Gates / Grids | per gate/grid | $498.00 | N | LL 1 | s30 | |||
Permit to install Gates / Grids | per application | $35.00 | N | LL 1 | s17 | |||
Advertising Costs | per advertisement |
Actual Cost
|
N | LGA 2009 | s97 (2)(a) |
TEMPORARY BRIDGE
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Daily Hire for Temporary Bridge | per day | $1,005.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Establishment Costs for Temporary Bridge | per establishment |
Council to arrange transport and placement of bridge - price on application |
Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
DRIVEWAYS
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Application fee to make alterations or improvements to a road | per residential lot | $118.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Permit to make alterations or improvements to a road | per application | $35.00 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
GATES AND GRIDS
SPOIL
PRIVATE WORKS
SURVEY
RURAL ADDRESSING
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 | $44.50 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Replacement Stickers | per sticker | $4.20 | N | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
AVIATION
PASSENGER TERMINAL FEE
For all Regular Flight and Charter Flight Passengers
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Cooktown - 650kg to 19,000kg) | per tonne MTOW or pro rata | $15.80 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Cooktown (over 19,000kg) | per tonne MTOW or pro rata | $29.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Coen (650kg to 19,000kg) | per tonne MTOW or pro rata | $15.80 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Coen (over 19,000kg) | per tonne MTOW or pro rata | $29.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Laura | per tonne MTOW or pro rata | $15.80 | 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Cooktown | per tonne | $10.48 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Coen | per tonne | $10.48 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Laura | per tonne | $10.48 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
CAR PARKING FEES
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Cooktown (3-10 Hours) | per day | $6.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Daily Parking Fee | per day | $13.00 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Cooktown | per week | $67.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Coen (Daily) | per day | $7.70 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Coen (Weekly) | per week | $39.50 | Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) |
AVIATION FUEL PRICES
Coen
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Avgas | per litre |
Cost plus 30%
|
Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Jet A1 | per litre |
Cost plus 35%
|
Y | LGA 2009 | s262 (3)(c) | |||
Coen Refuelling Callout | per callout | $385.00 | Y |
Cooktown
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 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 |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
< 12 metres | per day or part thereof | $55.00 | Y | LL 4 | s5 | |||
> 12 metres & < 20 metres | per day or part thereof | $76.00 | Y | LL 4 | s5 | |||
> 20 metres & < 30 metres | per day or part thereof | $105.00 | Y | LL 4 | s5 | |||
> 30 metres & < 40 metres | per day or part thereof | $130.00 | Y | LL 4 | s5 | |||
> 40 metres | per day or part thereof | $365.00 | Y | LL 4 | s5 |
RUBBISH DISPOSAL – COOKTOWN WHARF & PONTOON
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
240L Wheelie Bin (Supply & Collection) | per bin requested | $30.00 | Y | LL 6 | s10 |
LOADING / UNLOADING CHARGES - COOKTOWN WHARF & PONTOON
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Load/Unloading Fee - Cooktown Wharf or Pontoon | per vessel | $110.50 | Y | LL 4 | s5 |
POWER SUPPLY - COOKTOWN WHARF
Name |
Unit |
2024/2025 Fee (incl. GST) |
2024/2025 GST |
Legislation |
|||
Connection to power box on Wharf | per 24 hrs or part thereof | $24.50 | Y | LL 4 | s5 |