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Tenterfield Shire Council
DISCLAIMER: Where a fee or charge is a statutory one and where the amount is set outside of Council, then the actual statutory fee or charge shall prevail if it is different to the fee or charge within this schedule. This applies to fees marked with the Code E - Legislative: Prices are dictated by legislation.
If any fees or charges are changed by legislation during the financial year (after the adoption of the Council Fees & Charges schedule for that year), then this schedule will be updated to reflect those changes.
Administration
Council Office
Facsimile
Binding
Bushfire Mapping
Map Creation & Printing
One Black and White Map either A4 or A3 of an entire assessment or Lot and DP will be provided free of charge to owners.
Other Charges
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Interest on outstanding Rates and Charges, Water Consumption and Debtor Accounts |
10.5%
|
N | |||||
Business Papers
Aerodrome
Approvals
General
Approvals expire on 30 June annually. Exemptions for Street Vending are outlined in Council Policy with No Charge.
Compliance Certificates for swimming pools are valid for three (3) years only.
If Council concludes that specialist advice is required, then costs will be recovered from the applicant.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Caravan Park or Camping Ground Approval | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | per site | N | ||
| Installation notice and assessment for a Relocatable home or holiday cabin within an existing caravan park | $221.00 | $0.00 | $221.00 | per site | N | ||
| Carry out an activity prescribed by the regulations or an activity or a class or description prescribed by the regulations |
As Assessed
|
per approval | N | ||||
| For fee or reward transport waste over or under a public place |
As Assessed
|
per approval | N | ||||
| Operate a Public Car Park. |
As Assessed
|
per approval | N | ||||
| Extend a balcony, awning, sunblind, canopy, sun louvre or similar structure or an essential service pipe over/in footpath | $94.00 | $0.00 | $94.00 | annual fee | N | ||
| Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance, not a portable appliance (post construction installation) | $199.00 | $0.00 | $199.00 | per application | N | ||
| Skin Penetration (Ear Piercing/Electrolysis/Tattoos/Waxing – Hair Removal/Acupuncture) | $130.00 | $0.00 | $130.00 | per year | N | ||
| Swimming Pools (Initial Inspection for compliance under the Swimming Pool Act) | $186.36 | $18.64 | $205.00 | per year | Y | ||
| Swimming Pools (Second inspection for compliance under the Swimming Pool Act) | $102.73 | $10.27 | $113.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Home-based business - Food preparation | $154.00 | $0.00 | $154.00 | per year | N | ||
| Modify an approval |
50% of Original Fee Paid
|
per application | N | ||||
Signs and Sandwich Boards
Approval expires 30 June annually
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Signs - Advertising on existing signs on Council land | $500.00 | $50.00 | $550.00 | per annum | Y |
Mobile Vendor
Approvals expire 30 June annually. Single events are for one occasion only. This form of approval excludes food sales.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Sale of goods in a public place from standing vehicle or any article (excludes food sales) - 50% of fee for 6 month period | $410.00 | $0.00 | $410.00 | annual fee or part thereof monthly | N | ||
| Sale of goods in a public place from standing vehicle or any article – One Off Use (excludes food sales) | $67.00 | $0.00 | $67.00 | single event day/night | N |
Busking
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Application to busk using dangerous materials or implements | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | per approval | N |
Assorted Depot Charges
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Cemeteries
Lawn Cemetery
Includes land for each grave. Second Interment allowed where permissible by NSW Health Regulations.
Tenterfield Lawn & Monumental Cemetery
Second Interment is allowed where permissible by NSW Health Regulations.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Right of Burial/Purchase of Plot | $3,150.00 | $0.00 | $3,150.00 | per burial | N | ||
| Second Interment – Machine Dig | $772.73 | $77.27 | $850.00 | per burial | Y | ||
| First Interment – Machine Dig | $772.73 | $77.27 | $850.00 | per burial | Y | ||
| First Interment – Hand Dig | $1,090.91 | $109.09 | $1,200.00 | per burial | Y |
Tenterfield & Villages Memorial Rose Garden & Niche Walls
Reservation fees are non-redeemable. Plaque must be approved to meet Council specifications.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Right of Burial/Purchase of Plot - Niche or Rose Garden | $350.00 | $0.00 | $350.00 | Per Application | N |
Village Cemeteries
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Village Cemeteries – Right of Burial/Purchase of Plot | $3,150.00 | $0.00 | $3,150.00 | per burial | N | ||
| Village Cemeteries – Interment – Machine Dig | $772.73 | $77.27 | $850.00 | per burial | Y | ||
| Village Cemeteries – Additional charge for machinery (travel) |
Cost to Council |
per burial | Y | ||||
All Cemeteries Lawn & Monumental
Niche and Reservation fees are non-redeemable. Plaque must be approved to meet Council specifications. Right of Burial reservations are non-redeemable. A shallow burial must be approved by Council.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Right of Burial/Purchase of Plot - for interment of Ashes in plot where designated as Rocky Ground and unable to obtain required depth for normal interment | $2,000.00 | $0.00 | $2,000.00 | per plot | N | ||
| Assessment & Approval to erect monumental work requiring a Monumental Mason (Installation of headstone or plaque) | $245.00 | $0.00 | $245.00 | by application only | N | ||
| Removal of Corpse from one part of the cemetery to another |
Cost to Council + 10%
|
per application | Y | ||||
| Removal of Corpse to any other cemetery |
Cost to Council + 10%
|
per application | Y | ||||
| Transfer of Right of Burial (Administration Charge) | $60.00 | $0.00 | $60.00 | Per Right of Burial | N | ||
| Purchase of plot to inter ashes - Tenterfield | $3,150.00 | $0.00 | $3,150.00 | Per interment | N | ||
| Purchase of plot to inter ashes - Villages | $3,150.00 | $0.00 | $3,150.00 | Per interment | N | ||
| Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW Interment Services Levy - Ash Interment | $63.00 | $6.30 | $69.30 | Per Ash interment | Y | ||
| Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW Interment Services Levy - Burial | $156.00 | $15.60 | $171.60 | Per Burial | Y | ||
Veteran Affairs Plaque
Private Cemetery
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Application & Approval Fee | $290.00 | $0.00 | $290.00 | per application | N | ||
| Permit for Burial & Council Inspection of grave prior to burial | $400.00 | $0.00 | $400.00 | per application | N |
Certificates & Searches
Urgency Fee is an additional charge to the Certificate application where the Certificate is required within 24 hours.
603 Certificate
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 603 Certificate | $100.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 | per certificate | N | ||
| Urgency Fee for Section 603 Certificate | $145.00 | $0.00 | $145.00 | per certificate | N |
Section 10.7 Certificates
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 10.7(2) Certificate (formerly 149 Certificate) | $71.00 | $0.00 | $71.00 | per certificate | N | ||
| Section 10.7(5) Certificate Additional (formerly 149(5) Certificate) | $107.00 | $0.00 | $107.00 | per certificate | N | ||
| Urgency Fee for Section 10.7 Certificate | $242.00 | $0.00 | $242.00 | per certificate | N |
735A (and former 121ZP) Certificate
Outstanding Notices and Orders Certificate - This is a Section 735A Certificate as to Notices (Local Government Act, 1993), inclusive of the provisions of Clause 41 of Schedule 5 (Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979).
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 735A (and former 121ZP) Certificate | $166.00 | $0.00 | $166.00 | per certificate | N | ||
| Urgency Fee for Section 735A Certificate | $111.00 | $0.00 | $111.00 | per certificate | N |
121ZP Certificate
Other Applications
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 64 – Noxious Weeds Certificate | $113.00 | $0.00 | $113.00 | per certificate | N | ||
| Dwelling Permissibility Search | $166.00 | $0.00 | $166.00 | per search | N | ||
| Development/Property Enquiry | $220.00 | $0.00 | $220.00 | per enquiry | N | ||
| Urgency Fee for Dwelling Permissibility Search or Development/Property Enquiry | $166.00 | $0.00 | $166.00 | per search/enquiry | N | ||
| Request for Re-issue of lost/misplaced certificates | $28.00 | $0.00 | $28.00 | per certificate | N | ||
| Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Certificate | $232.73 | $23.27 | $256.00 | per certificate | Y |
Community Land
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Engage in a trade or business |
As Assessed
|
per event | N | ||||
| Direct or procure a theatrical, musical or other entertainment for the public |
As Assessed
|
per event | N | ||||
| Construct a temporary enclosure for the purpose of entertainment |
As Assessed
|
per event | N | ||||
| Set up, operate or use a loud speaker or sound amplifying device |
As Assessed
|
per event | N | ||||
| Deliver a public address or hold religious service or public meeting |
As Assessed
|
per event | N | ||||
Companion Animals
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Registration Fee - Dog - by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Additional fee (for not Desexing dog by relevant age of 6 months) | $189.00 | $0.00 | $189.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Desexed (by relevant age of 6 months) for eligible pensioner | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Desexed (sold by eligible pound or shelter) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Not Desexed (not recommended by vet) | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Not Desexed (not recommended by vet) for eligible pensioner | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Not Desexed (recognised breeder) | $80.00 | $0.00 | $80.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Working (as defined by the Companion Animals Act) |
No Charge
|
per animal | N | ||||
| Registration Fee - Dog - Greyhound (while a registered Racing Greyhound only) |
Exempt
|
per animal | N | ||||
| Registration Fee - Assistance Animal e.g. Guide Dog (Registration still required) |
No Charge
|
per animal | N | ||||
| Annual Permit for Restricted Breed or Dangerous Dog | $236.00 | $0.00 | $236.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Cat - by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Cat - Desexed for eligible pensioner | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Cat - Desexed (sold by eligible pound or shelter) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Cat - Not Desexed (not recommended by vet) | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Cat - Not Desexed (not recommended by vet) for eligible pensioner | $35.00 | $0.00 | $35.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Fee - Cat - Not Desexed (recognised breeder) | $70.00 | $0.00 | $70.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Annual Permit for Non-Desexed Cat (4 months & older) | $99.00 | $0.00 | $99.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Registration Late Fee (if registration is not paid within 28 days of when it was due) | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Annual Permit Late Fee (if annual permit is not paid within 28 days of when it was due) | $23.00 | $0.00 | $23.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Microchipping | $55.00 | $5.50 | $60.50 | per animal | Y | ||
| Cat Trap ($20.00 refundable deposit) | $45.45 | $4.55 | $50.00 | per fortnight | Y | ||
| Companion Animal - Impounding Fee | $50.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Companion Animal - Release Fee - First Impounding | $75.00 | $0.00 | $75.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Companion Animal – Release Fee – Subsequent Impounding of same dog or cat | $160.00 | $0.00 | $160.00 | per animal | N | ||
| Companion Animal – Sustenance | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | per day or part thereof | N | ||
Development Approval
Building Information Certificate
Fees associated with Building Information Certificates (BIC) were previously prescribed under the now repealed Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. Until such time as legislation prescribes fees associated with BIC’s, Council may charge a fee for its regulatory functions under s608 LG Act. The fees for a BIC have been updated to be consistent with Full Operating Cost Recovery.
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Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Dwellings (Inclusive of initial inspection) | $300.00 | $0.00 | $300.00 | per dwelling | N | ||
| Not exceeding 200 square metres | $300.00 | $0.00 | $300.00 | per building | N | ||
| Exceeding 200 square metres but not exceeding 2,000 square metres |
$300.00 plus an additional 50 cents per m2 for each square metre over 200m2
|
as assessed | N | ||||
| Exceeding 2,000 square metres |
$1,200.00 plus an additional 75 cents per m2 for each square metre over 2,000m2
|
as assessed | N | ||||
| Additional Inspection prior to issue of building certificate | $100.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 | per inspection | N | ||
| Additional Fee – ONLY applies where the building to which the application relates has been completed in the past 24 months from the date of application |
As Assessed
|
as assessed | N | ||||
| Copy of Building Certificate | $20.00 | $0.00 | $20.00 | per copy | N | ||
Compliance/Inspection Certificate
Compliance Certificate
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Footings / Slab Inspection | $158.18 | $15.82 | $174.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Frame Inspection | $210.00 | $21.00 | $231.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Stormwater Inspection | $149.09 | $14.91 | $164.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Sewer – Under Slab Inspection | $149.09 | $14.91 | $164.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Sewer – External Inspection | $149.09 | $14.91 | $164.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Wet Areas Inspection | $158.18 | $15.82 | $174.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Final Inspection | $232.73 | $23.27 | $256.00 | per inspection | Y | ||
| Re-Inspection due to Non – Compliance | $158.18 | $15.82 | $174.00 | per inspection | Y |
Outside 20km Radius of Tenterfield
Complying Development
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Complying Development value up to $5,000 | $105.45 | $10.55 | $116.00 | per application | Y | ||
| Complying Development value from $5,001 to $50,000 | $210.00 | $21.00 | $231.00 | per application | Y | ||
| Complying Development value over $50,001 |
$100, plus $3.50 for each $1,000 of the estimated cost (or part of $1,000)
|
per application | Y | ||||
Construction Certificate
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Development value up to $5,000 | $114.55 | $11.45 | $126.00 | per development | Y | ||
| Development value from $5,001 to $50,000 | $229.09 | $22.91 | $252.00 | per development | Y | ||
| Development value over $50,001 |
$100, plus $3.50 for each $1,000 of the estimated cost (or part of $1,000) |
per development | Y | ||||
| Amended Construction Certificate (minor modification) | $80.91 | $8.09 | $89.00 | per development | Y | ||
| Other amended construction certificates (significant modifications) | $238.18 | $23.82 | $262.00 | per development | Y | ||
Development Application
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Change of use or development that does not involve erection of a building, the carrying out of work, the subdivision of land or the demolition of a building or work. | $379.00 | $0.00 | $379.00 | per application | N | ||
| Class 10 Buildings up to $100,000 (sheds, carports, etc.) | $179.00 | $0.00 | $179.00 | per development | N | ||
| New Dwellings < $100,000 estimated cost basic fee only applies | $606.00 | $0.00 | $606.00 | per development | N | ||
| Up to $5,000.00 (Also Applies to Advertising Signs) | $147.00 | $0.00 | $147.00 | per development | N | ||
| $5,001.00 to $50,000.00 |
$226, plus $3.00 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $5,000
|
per application | N | ||||
| $50,001.00 to $500,000.00 |
$469, plus $3.64 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $50,000
|
per application | N | ||||
| $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 |
$2,325, plus $1.64 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $500,000
|
per application | N | ||||
| $1,000,001.00 to $10,000,000.00 |
$3,483, plus $1.44 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000
|
per application | N | ||||
| More than $10,000,000.00 |
$21,146, plus $1.19 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $10,000,000
|
per application | N | ||||
| Refundable bond on satisfactory completion of access crossing within Road Reserve |
As Assessed
|
per application | N | ||||
Modification of Consent
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 4.55(1) Modification Application (formerly S96(1)) | $95.00 | $0.00 | $95.00 | per application | N | ||
| Section 4.55(1A) (Formerly Section 96 (1A) or 96AA (1)) – where proposal is of minimal environmental impact. |
$859.00 or half of the original fee for development application, whichever is the lesser
|
per application | N | ||||
| Section 4.55(2) Other modifications (formerly S96(2)). To be assessed in accordance with Section 4.55 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations |
As Assessed
|
per application | N | ||||
Section 68 Plumbing & Drainage
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 68 Plumbing & Drainage Application Fee | $67.00 | $0.00 | $67.00 | per application | N |
On Site Sewerage Management
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Application to Install New System (includes 2 X inspections and approval) | $369.00 | $0.00 | $369.00 | per application | N | ||
| Approval to Operate Existing System, which does not have prior approval by Council, (includes inspection and approval) or renewal of OSSM Approval to Operate | $318.00 | $0.00 | $318.00 | per application | N | ||
| On-site Sewage Management System (OSSM) Inspection Fee, second inspection if required | $133.00 | $0.00 | $133.00 | per application | N | ||
| For each additional Inspection on the same Lot. | each additional inspection | N | |||||
Relocatable Dwelling
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Refundable bond on satisfactory completion of building | $7,000.00 | $0.00 | $7,000.00 | per application | N | ||
| Assessment and Determination of Application | $349.00 | $0.00 | $349.00 | per application | N | ||
| Road Bond – Refundable on satisfactory inspection | $3,000.00 | $0.00 | $3,000.00 | per application | N |
Development Miscellaneous
Advertising
The consent authority must refund so much of the fee paid under this clause as is not spent in giving the notices. Furthermore, the maximum amount payable where two advertising fees are applicable, is the sum of those two fees.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Advertised – Designated Development | $2,957.00 | $0.00 | $2,957.00 | per development | N | ||
| Advertised Development | $379.00 | $0.00 | $379.00 | per development | N | ||
| Prohibited Development | $1,472.00 | $0.00 | $1,472.00 | per development | N | ||
| Integrated Development | $1,472.00 | $0.00 | $1,472.00 | per development | N | ||
| Other than the above, Designated, Advertised or Prohibited | $1,472.00 | $0.00 | $1,472.00 | per development | N |
Neighbour Notification
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Neighbour Notification | $184.00 | $0.00 | $184.00 | per development | N |
Certified Copy of Document
Concurrence Authority
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Concurrence Authority Processing Fee | $187.00 | $0.00 | $187.00 | per development | N |
Residential Flat Development
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| An additional fee, not exceeding $760, is payable for development which is required to be referred to a design review panel under State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 | $760.00 | $0.00 | $760.00 | per development | N |
Private Certifiers
Designated Development
If an application is designated development, this fee is payable in addition to the standard Development Application fee.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Designated Development | $1,226.00 | $0.00 | $1,226.00 | per development | N |
Integrated Development
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Integrated Development Processing Fee | $187.00 | $0.00 | $187.00 | per development | N |
Review of Original Consent
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Dwellings – House $100,000.00 or less | $250.00 | $0.00 | $250.00 | per application | N | ||
| Other |
As Assessed
|
per application | N | ||||
Withdrawal of Application
Prior to Assessment commencing
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Withdrawal of Development and Complying Application |
All Council reimbursable fees
|
per application | N | ||||
| Development Application Fee – Council Fees Only |
75% of Fee
|
per application | N | ||||
| Construction Certificate Fee |
100% of Fee
|
per application | Y | ||||
| Inspection Fees – For Inspections NOT undertaken |
100% of Fee
|
per application | Y | ||||
| OSSM Application Fee |
100% of Fee
|
per application | N | ||||
After assessment has commenced
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Development Application Fee – Council Fees Only – After site inspection and assessment has commenced |
Nil
|
per application | N | ||||
| Construction Certificate Fee |
Nil
|
per application | Y | ||||
| Inspection Fees – For Inspections NOT undertaken |
100% of Fee
|
per application | Y | ||||
| OSSM Application Fee |
50% of Fee
|
per application | N | ||||
Other Fees & Charges
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Temporary Accommodation of a caravan or shed while building for up to 6 months | $337.00 | $0.00 | $337.00 | per development | N | ||
| Temporary Accommodation of a caravan or shed while building for over 6 months but less than 12 months | $379.00 | $0.00 | $379.00 | per development | N | ||
| Extractive Industry not being Mining |
$5,660 plus additional $0.06 for each tonne of material to be extracted annually
|
per application | N | ||||
| Minor Planning Proposal Consideration | $2,215.00 | $0.00 | $2,215.00 | per application | N | ||
| Major Planning Proposal Consideration | $6,720.00 | $0.00 | $6,720.00 | per application | N | ||
Developer Contributions - Section 64
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Sewerage per Equivalent Tenement – Tenterfield | $14,507.00 | $0.00 | $14,507.00 | per connection | N | ||
| Water per Equivalent Tenement – Tenterfield | $12,714.00 | $0.00 | $12,714.00 | per connection | N | ||
| Sewerage per Equivalent Tenement – Urbenville | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per connection | N | ||
| Water per Equivalent Tenement – Urbenville | $12,714.00 | $0.00 | $12,714.00 | per connection | N | ||
| Water per Equivalent Tenement – Jennings | $4,859.00 | $0.00 | $4,859.00 | per connection | N |
Developer Contributions - Planning - Section 7.11 & 7.12
s7.11 New Rural Lot Subdivision - within the RU1 Zone identified on the LEP Rural Residential Subdivision Maps
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Plan Preparation & Administration | $294.00 | $0.00 | $294.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Roads | $8,251.00 | $0.00 | $8,251.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Emergency Services | $555.00 | $0.00 | $555.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Community & Civic Facilities | $259.00 | $0.00 | $259.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Open Space, Sporting & Recreation | $98.00 | $0.00 | $98.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Waste Management | $1,007.00 | $0.00 | $1,007.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Drainage | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per lot | N | ||
| TOTAL | $10,464.00 | $0.00 | $10,464.00 | Total per lot | N |
s7.11 New Rural Lot Subdivision - in the RU1 Zone
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Plan Preparation & Administration | $294.00 | $0.00 | $294.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Roads | $5,268.00 | $0.00 | $5,268.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Emergency Services | $555.00 | $0.00 | $555.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Community & Civic Facilities | $259.00 | $0.00 | $259.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Open Space, Sporting & Recreation | $98.00 | $0.00 | $98.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Waste Management | $1,007.00 | $0.00 | $1,007.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Drainage | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per lot | N | ||
| TOTAL | $7,481.00 | $0.00 | $7,481.00 | Total per lot | N |
s7.11 New Urban Residential Subdivision
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Plan Preparation & Administration | $294.00 | $0.00 | $294.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Roads | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Emergency Services | $555.00 | $0.00 | $555.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Community & Civic Facilities | $259.00 | $0.00 | $259.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Open Space, Sporting & Recreation | $98.00 | $0.00 | $98.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Waste Management | $1,007.00 | $0.00 | $1,007.00 | per lot | N | ||
| Drainage | $421.00 | $0.00 | $421.00 | per lot | N | ||
| TOTAL | $2,634.00 | $0.00 | $2,634.00 | Total per lot | N |
Rural (Non Residential Development)
Residential Medium Density
Commercial/Industrial Development
s7.12 Residential/Commercial/Industrial Development
Applies to new multi-residential developments (not applicable to a single dwelling on a vacant lot), new commerical developments, and new industrial developments.
The contribution shall be calculated from the below, using the estimated cost of the development.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Project Value for New Development - Up to and including $100,000 |
Levy rate - Nil
|
per lot | N | ||||
| Project Value for New Development - More than $100,000 and up to $200,000 |
Levy rate - 0.5%
|
per lot | N | ||||
| Project Value for New Development - More than $200,000 |
Levy rate: 1%
|
per lot | N | ||||
s7.11 Mining or Major Industries
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Plan Preparation & Administration | $294.00 | $0.00 | $294.00 | per approval | N | ||
| Roads |
$0.054 per tonne km
|
per tonne km | N | ||||
|
Per tonne km of "goods" over Shire roads. Contributions to the CEP based on total capital expenditure and annual outputs of development. |
|||||||
Drainage Diagram
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Provision of Existing Drainage Diagram | $63.64 | $6.36 | $70.00 | each | Y | ||
| Inspection and redrawing of Drainage Diagram | $236.36 | $23.64 | $260.00 | each | Y |
Filming Policy
Food Premises
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Food Shops | $287.00 | $0.00 | $287.00 | per inspection | N | ||
| Food Shops – Minor Inspection e.g. limited hot foods, pie warmers etc. | $133.00 | $0.00 | $133.00 | per inspection | N | ||
| Supermarket / General Store (Food Preparation e.g. Deli) | $308.00 | $0.00 | $308.00 | per inspection | N | ||
| Temporary Food Stall | $102.00 | $0.00 | $102.00 | per inspection | N | ||
| Mobile Food Vendor – Annual | $513.00 | $0.00 | $513.00 | annual | N | ||
| Mobile Food Vendor – Six Monthly |
50% of Annual Fee
|
half yearly | N | ||||
| Mobile Food Vendor - Three Monthly |
25% of Annual Fee
|
quarterly | N | ||||
Change of Use
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Change of Use to Food Premises | $359.00 | $0.00 | $359.00 | per application | N |
Information
Government Information Public Access
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Application Fee (s.41 GIPA Act) – made by natural person about their personal affairs | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | per application | N | ||
| Processing Charge (s.67 GIPA Act) for personal information by natural person | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | per hour after 20 hours | N | ||
| Application Fee (s.41 GIPA Act) – All other requests | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | per application | N | ||
| Processing Charge (s.64 GIPA Act) – All other requests | $30.00 | $0.00 | $30.00 | per hour | N | ||
| Application Fee (s.85 GIPA Act) – Internal Review | $40.00 | $0.00 | $40.00 | per review | N |
Library
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Lost or damaged items |
Cost to Council + $12.00 processing charge
|
per item | N | ||||
| Fee for issue of Overdue Fee Notice | $1.40 | $0.00 | $1.40 | per notice | N | ||
| Replacement of lost or damaged card | $5.00 | $0.00 | $5.00 | per replacement | N | ||
| Fee as charged by Library for supply postage where applicable at official rates |
At Cost + $12 Postage
|
as assessed | Y | ||||
| Internet Access – per hour |
Free
|
per hour | Y | ||||
| Visitor's Membership (refundable) | $50.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 | per membership | N | ||
| Overdue Account Services Fee | $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 | per account | N | ||
Photocopying
Library
Photocopying
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| A4 – Single Side – Black & White | $0.27 | $0.03 | $0.30 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A4 – Double Side – Black & White | $0.45 | $0.05 | $0.50 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A3 – Single Side – Black & White | $0.45 | $0.05 | $0.50 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A3 – Double Side – Black & White | $0.91 | $0.09 | $1.00 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A4 - Non profit organisations (limit of 200 copies per month) – Black & White | $0.23 | $0.02 | $0.25 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A4 – Single Side – Colour | $1.82 | $0.18 | $2.00 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A4 – Double Side – Colour | $3.36 | $0.34 | $3.70 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A3 – Single Side – Colour | $3.36 | $0.34 | $3.70 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A3 – Double Side – Colour | $6.27 | $0.63 | $6.90 | per sheet | Y |
Laminating
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| A4 Sheet of Paper | $2.73 | $0.27 | $3.00 | per sheet | Y | ||
| A3 Sheet of Paper | $3.64 | $0.36 | $4.00 | per sheet | Y | ||
| Business Card | $1.36 | $0.14 | $1.50 | per card | Y |
Parks and Sporting Grounds
Council's preferred payment method is by EFTPOS. Refunds are payable by EFTPOS (if paid by card) or cheque.
There will be no concessions granted for, the waiving of, nor a reduction in Council’s set fees and charges as Council already provides a low fee for the hire and use of parks and sporting grounds.
Jubilee Park & Skate Park
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Kiosk Hire | $68.18 | $6.82 | $75.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Kiosk Cleaning Deposit for Jubilee Park | $350.00 | $0.00 | $350.00 | per event | N |
Rotary Park
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Kiosk Hire | $68.18 | $6.82 | $75.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Kiosk Cleaning Deposit for Rotary Park | $350.00 | $0.00 | $350.00 | per event | N |
Federation Park
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Half (1/2) bank of lights (1 hour minimum) | $38.18 | $3.82 | $42.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Full bank of lights (1 hour minimum) | $76.36 | $7.64 | $84.00 | per hour | Y |
Shirley Park
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Lighting Hire (1 hour minimum) | $24.55 | $2.45 | $27.00 | per hour | Y |
Parks in General
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Hire (not for profit & charitable organisations- one off event) | $102.73 | $10.27 | $113.00 | per approval | Y | ||
| Hire (Seasonal Sport Approval - not for profit & charitable organisations) | $236.36 | $23.64 | $260.00 | per approval | Y | ||
| Hire (Schools within the Tenterfield Local Government Area (LGA)) |
Free
|
per approval | Y | ||||
| Parkrun and Walk 'n' Talk For Life |
Free |
per event | Y | ||||
| Weddings & Private Functions | $227.27 | $22.73 | $250.00 | per approval | Y | ||
| Amended Booking Approval/Cancellation Fee | $13.64 | $1.36 | $15.00 | per booking change | Y | ||
| Park Bond- cleaning/key return if required | $370.00 | $0.00 | $370.00 | per approval | N | ||
| Key and/or Padlock Replacement |
At cost to Council + 10%
|
per key/padlock | Y | ||||
Marquee Charges
Rates and Property
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Copy of Rate Notice and Receipts (for non-current years) | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 | per assessment | N | ||
| Only applicable to refunds of overpayments | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 | per refund | N | ||
| Dishonoured Cheque Fee | $42.50 | $0.00 | $42.50 | per cheque | N |
Regulatory Fees
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Prevention Notice issued under section 96 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 |
$600.00 or at Director of Corporate Services' discretion
|
per notice | N | ||||
| Clean Up Notice issued under section 91 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 |
$600.00 or at Director of Corporate Services' discretion
|
per notice | N | ||||
| Compliance Cost Notice issued under section 91 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 |
At Cost
|
per notice | N | ||||
| Investigation (Authorised Officer) for compliance in issuing Notices under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 – to be included in Compliance Cost Notices | $260.00 | $0.00 | $260.00 | Staff per hour | N | ||
| Administration for compliance in issuing Notices under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 – to be included in Compliance Cost Notices. | $150.00 | $0.00 | $150.00 | Staff per hour | N | ||
| Improvement Notice or Prohibition Notice under section 97 of the Public Health Regulation 2022 - Regulated System | $635.00 | $0.00 | $635.00 | per notice | N | ||
| Improvement Notice or Prohibition Notice under section 97 of the Public Health Regulation 2022 | $295.00 | $0.00 | $295.00 | per notice | N | ||
| Food Act Improvement Notice | $330.00 | $0.00 | $330.00 | per inspection | N | ||
Roads and Road Reserves
Public Gate Application
The fee for a new public gate and bypass application includes advertising, public consultation and Council approval.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Public Gate Permit Application - First Location | $1,055.00 | $0.00 | $1,055.00 | per location | N | ||
| Public Gate Permit Application - Additional location as part of same application | $262.00 | $0.00 | $262.00 | per location | N |
Road and Footpath Restoration
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Restoration Works - All restoration of damaged infrastucture |
Actual Cost + 20%
|
per location | N | ||||
| Urgent Repair Works - All urgent works required due to substandard Vehicular Accesses, Public Gates, Grids, and other privately maintained infrastructure |
Actual Cost + 20%
|
per location | N | ||||
Temporary Street Closure
Temporary Street closures exclude school and charity events, and ANZAC Day.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Permit issued for conducting an event on a public road (excludes traffic management plan) |
As Assessed, Minimum cost $880.00
|
per closure | N | ||||
Traffic Management Plan
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Traffic Management Plan for road event or other roadworks. |
By quotation |
per application | Y | ||||
Vehicular Access Application (Driveways)
Fee includes inspections and advertising where applicable
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Issue of Consents under Section 138 Roads Act 1993 | $348.00 | $0.00 | $348.00 | each | N | ||
| Issue of Consents under Section 138 Roads Act 1993 for each additional site where pre and final inspections can be made for all works at the same time | $158.00 | $0.00 | $158.00 | each | N | ||
| Concurrent Issue of New Rural Address and Section 138 Vehicular Access Permit | $381.82 | $38.18 | $420.00 | each | Y |
Works in Road Reserve
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 138 Approval under the Roads Act, including Road Opening Permit, Road Occupancy Permit. Duration of works – less than 24 hours. (Does not apply to routine farming activities relating to farming or maintenance in the Public Gate and Bypass designated area) | $105.00 | $0.00 | $105.00 | each | N | ||
| Section 138 Approval under the Roads Act, including Road Opening Permit, Road Occupancy Permit (includes one pre-approval inspection & one post-work inspection). Duration of works – greater than 24 hours. (Does not apply to routine farming activities relating to farming or maintenance in the Public Gate and Bypass designated area) | $420.00 | $0.00 | $420.00 | each | N |
Kerb & Gutter
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Construction (measure – property frontage) – Owner's half cost |
50% of actual cost
|
per application | N | ||||
| Construction (measure – property frontage) – Side boundaries – corner lots |
25% of actual cost
|
per application | N | ||||
Stormwater Drainage Works
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Carry out Stormwater Drainage Work (by Council) |
Actual Cost + 20%
|
per application | N | ||||
Other Road Fees
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Section 611 – Annual Charge on Rails, Pipes, etc. – Public Road |
As Assessed
|
each | N | ||||
| Public Road & Infrastructure Re-naming Application, including advertising costs (non-refundable) | $2,630.00 | $0.00 | $2,630.00 | per road/site | N | ||
Rural Addressing
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Issue of New Rural Address | $238.18 | $23.82 | $262.00 | each | Y | ||
|
Includes inspection and installation of rural address number
|
|||||||
| Replacement of Rural Address signposting |
Actual Cost + 20%
|
each | Y | ||||
| Concurrent Issue of New Rural Address and Section 138 Vehicular Access Permit | $381.82 | $38.18 | $420.00 | each | Y | ||
| Issue of New Rural Address – for each additional address where installations of posts occur at the same time | $95.45 | $9.55 | $105.00 | each | Y | ||
Permanent Public Road Closure/Opening Application
The fee for a road closure/opening application includes advertising, referencing, public consultation and Council approval.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Council Public Road permanent closure application |
As Assessed, Minimum Cost $1,000.00 |
per application | N | ||||
| Road Opening Application |
As Assessed, Minimum Cost $2,000.00
|
per application | N | ||||
Saleyards
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Private Yard Usage / Non sale Cattle | $2.73 | $0.27 | $3.00 | per head/per day | Y | ||
| Yard Regular Sales (Store & Fat) Fees | $7.36 | $0.74 | $8.10 | per head | Y | ||
| Agent – Business Use Fee | $4,600.00 | $460.00 | $5,060.00 | annual fee | Y | ||
| Agent – Special Sale Use & Booking Fee | $472.73 | $47.27 | $520.00 | each | Y | ||
| Saleyard / Paddock fee Sale Cattle only | $1.36 | $0.14 | $1.50 | per head / per day | Y | ||
| Emergency NLIS Tags | $36.36 | $3.64 | $40.00 | each | Y | ||
| NLIS – Transfer of Data to Agents | $42.73 | $4.27 | $47.00 | each | Y | ||
| Work Health & Safety & Infrastructure Levy (See Council Resolution 297/15) | $2.64 | $0.26 | $2.90 | per head | Y | ||
| Process NLIS cattle - Private Weigh | $4.00 | $0.40 | $4.40 | per head | Y |
Private Works Charges
- No dry hire of any plant or equipment.
- Minimum charge of 1 hour applies to all plant, with increments of 1/2 hour.
- Rates are inclusive of operator wages for normal time.
- Activities undertaken outside normal working hours, including on RDOs, will attract a surcharge to cover the applicable overtime wage rate including any allowances.
- If additional staff are required, the relevant staff charges will apply.
- Works estimated to take longer than 8 hours or which require more than one plant item must have an estimate of cost prepared and approved by the appropriate Council officer prior to work commencing.
- All transport costs are to be met by the hirer, including floatage to and from site and use of utes to return home. This cost will be established prior to commencement of hire.
- Council makes no guarantee as to the availability for hire of any plant or items listed below.
- Council reserves the right not to make any item available for hire and to place restrictions and conditions on the hire of plant or other items.
- The cost of repair of any damage incurred to plant outside the control of the operator and/or normal wear and tear, will be charged to the hirer.
- Standby rates will be 70% of the comprehensive hire rate for major plant items.
- Please note that all charges for items of plant and equipment do not include the cost of materials. Materials will be charged separately at the rates indicated/quoted.
Plant Hire Charges
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| 30 KVA Generator | $156.36 | $15.64 | $172.00 | per hour/per day | Y | ||
| Mechanics Truck | $187.27 | $18.73 | $206.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| 6 Inch Water Pump | $156.36 | $15.64 | $172.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Backhoe Loader | $224.55 | $22.45 | $247.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Elevating Work Platform (Cherry Picker) – 2 x Operators included | $388.18 | $38.82 | $427.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Excavator (plus GET at cost + 20%) | $297.27 | $29.73 | $327.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Grader | $266.36 | $26.64 | $293.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Vacuum Excavation Trailer/Valve Exerciser | $350.91 | $35.09 | $386.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Franna 20 ton Crane - 2 x Operators included | $302.73 | $30.27 | $333.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Loader – Skid Steer | $187.27 | $18.73 | $206.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Mini Excavator 1.8T with attachments | $181.82 | $18.18 | $200.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Mini Excavator 5.5T with attachments | $208.18 | $20.82 | $229.00 | Per Hour | Y | ||
| Mower G4000 Toro (or equivalent) | $181.82 | $18.18 | $200.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Mower – Deck (other) | $203.64 | $20.36 | $224.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Patch Mobile - 2 x Operators included | $342.73 | $34.27 | $377.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Prime Mover & Low Loader | $522.73 | $52.27 | $575.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Roller – Self Propelled Vibrating Flat drum or Padfoot | $198.18 | $19.82 | $218.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Roller – Grid (inc Tractor) | $240.91 | $24.09 | $265.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Sewer/Pipe Cleaner | $350.91 | $35.09 | $386.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Slasher | $58.18 | $5.82 | $64.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Tractor – attachments extra | $193.64 | $19.36 | $213.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Tractor – attachments extra (Urbenville) | $193.64 | $19.36 | $213.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Garbage, side loader, R & LH Drive | $202.73 | $20.27 | $223.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Industrial bins, front loading forks | $191.82 | $19.18 | $211.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Light Tipper | $167.27 | $16.73 | $184.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Medium Tipper | $179.09 | $17.91 | $197.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Heavy Tipper | $238.18 | $23.82 | $262.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Heavy Tipper + Dog Trailer | $280.91 | $28.09 | $309.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Truck – Flat Deck with Crane | $243.64 | $24.36 | $268.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Utility | $1.18 | $0.12 | $1.30 | per km both ways | Y | ||
| Variable Message Boards (Pair) | $214.55 | $21.45 | $236.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Water Cart | $238.18 | $23.82 | $262.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Weed Sprayer, truck mounted | $186.36 | $18.64 | $205.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Wood Chipper, up to 225 mm diameter | $308.18 | $30.82 | $339.00 | per hour | Y |
Materials
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Chemicals (Noxious weed spraying) |
Actual Cost + 20%
|
each | N | ||||
| Bitumen Emulsion – from Tenterfield or Urbenville Depots - supply only, with loading | $3.82 | $0.38 | $4.20 | per litre | Y | ||
| Gravel – from Tenterfield LGA |
As Assessed
|
per cubic metre | Y | ||||
| Aggregate precoated (7, 10 or 14mm) – minimum charge is 1 cubic metre with loading & delivery an extra charge | $137.27 | $13.73 | $151.00 | per cubic metre | Y | ||
| Aggregate unprecoated (7, 10 or 14mm) – minimum charge is 1 cubic metre with loading & delivery an extra charge | $90.91 | $9.09 | $100.00 | per cubic metre | Y | ||
| Crusher Dust – from Tenterfield or Urbenville Depots – minimum charge 1 cubic metre with loading & delivery an extra charge | $68.18 | $6.82 | $75.00 | per cubic metre | Y | ||
| Store Items (Including fuel supply for Emergency Service use or emergency situations only) |
Actual Cost + 20%
|
each | Y | ||||
Reinforced Concrete Pipes - Subject to Availability
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| 375 mm dim – Pipe |
Actual Cost + 20% |
per metre | Y | ||||
| 375mm dim – Headwalls, Full Apron, Heavy Duty |
Actual Cost + 20% |
each | Y | ||||
| 375mm dim – Sandbands |
Actual Cost + 20% |
each | Y | ||||
| 450 mm dim – Pipe |
Actual Cost + 20% |
per metre | Y | ||||
| 450mm dim – Headwalls, Full Apron, Heavy Duty |
Actual Cost + 20% |
each | Y | ||||
| 450mm dim – Sandbands |
Actual Cost + 20% |
each | Y | ||||
| 600mm dim – Pipe |
Actual Cost + 20% |
per metre | Y | ||||
| 600mm dim – Headwalls, Full Apron, Heavy Duty |
Actual Cost + 20% |
each | Y | ||||
| 600mm dim – Sandbands |
Actual Cost + 20% |
each | Y | ||||
Driveway Sealing
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| In the Tenterfield Shire Council Area |
Estimated cost + 20%
|
per square metre | Y | ||||
Staff
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Mechanic or Dogger | $136.36 | $13.64 | $150.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Operator | $136.36 | $13.64 | $150.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Professional |
By Quotation |
per hour | Y | ||||
| Services or Supervisor Support | $150.00 | $15.00 | $165.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| RMS Inspection Fee (Authorised Inspection Station) at Riley St Depot Workshop |
As per RMS Schedule
|
each | Y | ||||
| Plant Risk Assessment |
By Quotation |
each | Y | ||||
Maintenance of Private Blocks
Mowing for Bush Fire Protection
Noxious Weed Eradication
Abandoned Vehicle Impoundment
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Removal of Abandoned Vehicles to Depot, Advertising, Auction or Release Fee |
Cost to Council + 10%
|
per vehicle | N | ||||
Sewer Network
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Carry out Sewerage Work including Mains Extensions |
Estimated Cost
|
per connection | N | ||||
| Sewer Main location diagram | $106.00 | $0.00 | $106.00 | each | N | ||
| Sewer Main location – field inspection | $164.00 | $0.00 | $164.00 | per hour | N | ||
| Sewer Connection | $1,320.00 | $0.00 | $1,320.00 | per connection | N | ||
| Sewer Inspection Fee for Faulty Drainage | $149.50 | $0.00 | $149.50 | per hour | N | ||
| Low pressure Air Testing | $493.00 | $0.00 | $493.00 | per hour | N | ||
| Confined spaces entry | $493.00 | $0.00 | $493.00 | per hour | N | ||
| CCTV Camera Inspection | $493.00 | $0.00 | $493.00 | per hour | N | ||
| Fee for Non-Tenterfield Shire Premises to Discharge Waste Directly To Tenterfield Shire Council sewerage Network | $1,500.00 | $0.00 | $1,500.00 | per year | N | ||
| Disposal of Septic Trade Waste | $31.50 | $0.00 | $31.50 | per kl | N | ||
Annual Availability Charge - Residential
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Annual Availability Charge | $1,314.00 | $0.00 | $1,314.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N |
Annual Charges - Non-residential
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 20mm | $1,314.00 | $0.00 | $1,314.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 25mm | $1,314.00 | $0.00 | $1,314.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 32mm | $1,701.00 | $0.00 | $1,701.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 40mm | $2,646.00 | $0.00 | $2,646.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 50mm | $4,127.00 | $0.00 | $4,127.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 80mm | $10,562.00 | $0.00 | $10,562.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 100mm | $16,502.00 | $0.00 | $16,502.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Annual Charges - Non Residential Sewerage Water Connection 150mm | $37,134.00 | $0.00 | $37,134.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Voluntary and Charitable Organisations Water Connection | $253.00 | $0.00 | $253.00 | per occupancy per property per annum | N | ||
| Services installed solely for the purpose of fire fighting |
No Charge
|
Annually | N | ||||
Trade Waste (Sewer) Charges
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Application Fee – Change of business owner or business name or property owner | $176.00 | $0.00 | $176.00 | per application | N | ||
| Application Fee – New business or change of business activity | $306.00 | $0.00 | $306.00 | per application | N | ||
| Withdrawal or Modification Application Fees |
Based on work completed prior to withdrawal (percentage of application fee)
|
Charge / Withdrawal or Modification | N | ||||
| Trade Waste Fee Category 1 | $184.00 | $0.00 | $184.00 | per annum | N | ||
| Trade Waste Fee Category 2 | $184.00 | $0.00 | $184.00 | per annum | N | ||
| Trade Waste Fee Category 3 | $877.00 | $0.00 | $877.00 | per annum | N | ||
| Food Waste Disposal Charge |
As determined by liquid trade waste guidelines
|
per kilolitre | N | ||||
| Trade Waste Usage Charge Compliant | $2.05 | $0.00 | $2.05 | per kL | N | ||
| Trade Waste Usage Charge Non-compliant | $21.00 | $0.00 | $21.00 | per kL | N | ||
| Re-Inspection Fee all Categories | $136.50 | $0.00 | $136.50 | per inspection | N | ||
| Approval Renewal Fee (5 Yearly) all Categories | $136.50 | $0.00 | $136.50 | per approval | N | ||
| Application For Exemption of Installing Standard Pre-Treatment Equipment all Categories | $136.50 | $0.00 | $136.50 | per application | N | ||
| Application for Trade Waste Discharge Factor Variation all Categories | $136.50 | $0.00 | $136.50 | per application | N | ||
Usage Charge
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Sewerage Usage Charge - Non-residential | $3.15 | $0.00 | $3.15 | per kilolitre | N |
Stormwater Drainage
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Stormwater Management Charge | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Strata Title Per Unit | $12.50 | $0.00 | $12.50 | Annually | N | ||
| Stormwater Business < 350m square | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Stormwater Business 350m sq - 1200 m sq | $50.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Stormwater Business 1200m sq - 5000 m sq | $221.00 | $0.00 | $221.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Stormwater Business >5000m sq | $357.00 | $0.00 | $357.00 | Annually | N |
Subdivision
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| New Road |
$885 + $65 per additional lot
|
per development | N | ||||
| No New Road |
$440 + $53 per additional lot
|
per development | N | ||||
| Strata |
$440 + $65 per additional lot
|
per development | N | ||||
| Boundary Adjustment (requiring development consent) | $440.00 | $0.00 | $440.00 | per development | N | ||
| Subdivision Certificate Application | $246.00 | $0.00 | $246.00 | per development | N | ||
Swimming Pool
Note - the proposed fees for 2025/26 are subject to review after the next pool contract is confirmed.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Single Admission | $1.82 | $0.18 | $2.00 | per person | Y | ||
| Children - aged 3 years and under |
Free
|
per child | Y | ||||
| Season Family | $200.00 | $20.00 | $220.00 | per family | Y | ||
| Season Family 3 Month Pass | $100.00 | $10.00 | $110.00 | per family | Y | ||
| Season Single | $90.91 | $9.09 | $100.00 | per person | Y | ||
| Season Single 3 Month Pass | $54.55 | $5.45 | $60.00 | per person | Y | ||
| School Hire | $1.82 | $0.18 | $2.00 | per child | Y | ||
| Spectator Admission | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | per person | Y | ||
| Gym entry only (owned & operated by Pool Contractor) | $4.55 | $0.45 | $5.00 | per person | Y | ||
| Gym and Swim | $6.36 | $0.64 | $7.00 | per person | Y | ||
| Lane Hire |
Pool entry + $15.00
|
per hour | Y | ||||
| Hire of Pool Out of Hours - bookings to be made directly with the pool contractor | $72.73 | $7.27 | $80.00 | per hour, per pool attendant | Y | ||
| Amended Booking Approval/Cancellation Fee | $13.64 | $1.36 | $15.00 | per booking change | Y | ||
Swimming Pool - valid from 18 September 2024
Telecommunication Carrier Charges
Theatre and Museum Fees
Cinema Fees
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Commercial fee | $272.73 | $27.27 | $300.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Not-for-profit fee | $90.91 | $9.09 | $100.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Friends of the School of Arts - fundraising functions |
Free |
per event | Y | ||||
Museum Fees
Public Address System
Daily Hire
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Commercial Organisations (includes 1/2 hour set up and instruction) | $432.73 | $43.27 | $476.00 | per hire | Y | ||
| Non-profit organisations for own use (no set up) | $155.45 | $15.55 | $171.00 | per hire | Y | ||
| Non-profit organisations for use during community events (no set-up) | $81.82 | $8.18 | $90.00 | per hire | Y |
Hourly Hire
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Hourly hire with no set-up (i.e. organisation to pick up and return equipment) | $86.36 | $8.64 | $95.00 | per hire | Y | ||
| Set-up Time (additional to any other fee) | $74.55 | $7.45 | $82.00 | per hire | Y |
Venue Hire
Council Chambers/Committee Rooms
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Council Rooms – Community Organisations | $32.73 | $3.27 | $36.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Council Rooms - Commercial Hire | $63.64 | $6.36 | $70.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Use of Council Kitchen - only available during Council office hours 8.30 am – 5.00pm weekdays | $18.18 | $1.82 | $20.00 | per day | Y |
Catering
Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall & RSL Pavilion
There will be no concessions granted for, the waiving of, nor a reduction in Council’s set fees and charges as Council already provides a low fee for the hire and use of the Memorial Hall and RSL Pavilion.
Tenterfield Physical Culture Group Inc. has a special hire rate as per resolution 49/24 of 28 March 2024.
Tenterfield Highlanders Pipe Band has a special hire rate as per resolution 149/24 of 23 October 2024.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Hire - Residents, Non profit & Charitable Organisations (within Tenterfield Shire) - for either the Memorial Hall or RSL Pavilion | $27.27 | $2.73 | $30.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Hire - Non-Residents, Non profit & Charitable Organisations (outside Tenterfield Shire) - for either the Memorial Hall or RSL Pavilion | $54.55 | $5.45 | $60.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Hire of Court - Non profit & Charitable Sporting Organisations (within Tenterfield Shire) - when not using chairs or tables | $13.64 | $1.36 | $15.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Commercial Hire (within Tenterfield Shire) - for either the Memorial Hall or RSL Pavilion | $59.09 | $5.91 | $65.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Kitchen in Memorial Hall for Storage and Preparation of Food – Additional Fee | $90.91 | $9.09 | $100.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Retractable Seating Hire (Memorial Hall) | $254.55 | $25.45 | $280.00 | per setup per event | Y | ||
| Bond and Key Deposit – for either the Memorial Hall or RSL Pavilion | $650.00 | $0.00 | $650.00 | per event per space | N | ||
| Set Up, Pack Up and Cleaning Time - for either the Memorial Hall or RSL Pavilion | $15.45 | $1.55 | $17.00 | per hour | Y | ||
| Floor Scrubbing (for all events that have alcohol) - Additional Fee - for either the Memorial Hall or RSL Pavilion | $272.73 | $27.27 | $300.00 | per event | Y | ||
| Tenterfield Physical Culture Group Inc. and Tenterfield Highlanders Pipe Band – Special Hire Rate (Must be left in a clean state) | $4.55 | $0.45 | $5.00 | per hour | Y |
All Halls
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Amended Booking Approval/Cancellation Fee | $13.64 | $1.36 | $15.00 | per booking change | Y | ||
| Key and/or Padlock Replacement |
At cost to Council + 10%
|
per key/padlock | Y | ||||
Museum Complex
School of Arts Complex
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Corporate Event / Function Venue Hire - Half Day (<4 hours) | $218.18 | $21.82 | $240.00 | per event | Y | ||
| Productions - Theatre - Commercial (Venue + AV Only) | $581.82 | $58.18 | $640.00 | per event | Y | ||
| Productions - Theatre - Commercial - subsequent nights with the same booking (Venue + AV only) | $290.91 | $29.09 | $320.00 | per event | Y | ||
| Production - Not-for-Profit & Charitable Organisations (including 1 venue space and use of house AV equipment. Additional Fees would apply for additional spaces or venue administration services) | $145.45 | $14.55 | $160.00 | per event | Y | ||
|
50% discount of Standard Community Fee. Applicable to School productions. Cost recovery would apply for any venue administration services required. Waiver of all fees including 'cost to Council' would require special application to Council for approval 6 weeks prior to booking. |
|||||||
| Exhibition - 7 days (Monday - Sunday) - Commercial | $218.18 | $21.82 | $240.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Exhibition - 7 days (Monday - Sunday) - Community | $145.45 | $14.55 | $160.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Rehearsals - Theatre - In conjunction with a booking (during office hours) - Commercial | $45.45 | $4.55 | $50.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Rehearsals - Theatre - In conjunction with a booking (outside office hours) - Commercial | $136.36 | $13.64 | $150.00 | per day | Y | ||
| Rehearsals - Not-for-Profit & Charitable Organisations - (including 1 venue space and use of house AV equipment. Additional Fees would apply for additional spaces or venue administration services) | $27.27 | $2.73 | $30.00 | per day | Y | ||
|
50% discount of Standard Community Fee. Applicable to School productions. Cost recovery would apply for any venue administration services required. Waiver of all fees including 'cost to Council' would require special application to Council for approval 6 weeks prior to booking. |
|||||||
School of Arts Venue Services Administration Fees
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Key deposit (forfeited if not returned the following work day) | $50.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 | per event | N | ||
| Cleaning Fee (left clean) |
Cost to Council + 10%
|
per hour | Y | ||||
| Security Firm to secure building Fee |
Cost to Council + 10%
|
per call out | Y | ||||
| Bond/Security Deposit - Venue/Equipment - (GST applicable if bond forfeited) | $220.00 | $0.00 | $220.00 | per application | N | ||
| Event Ticketing (including recoup of 3rd party booking fees, 50% box office + 10% administration fee) |
3rd Party fees + 50% of box office + 10% |
per event | Y | ||||
| Special Catering / Beverage Services |
Cost to Council + 10% |
per event | Y | ||||
| Piano Tuning - responsibility of Hirer by Venue approved professional tuners |
User to pay - own cost |
per application | Y | ||||
Visitors Information Centre
Meeting Room
Not for Profit - Community
Commercial Use
Other
Waste Management
Wheelie Bins
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Collection Charge - Commercial Waste 240L Bin | $665.00 | $0.00 | $665.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Collection Charge - Commercial Waste 120L Bin | $517.00 | $0.00 | $517.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Collection Charge - Domestic Waste 240L Bin | $665.00 | $0.00 | $665.00 | Annually | N | ||
| Collection Charge - Domestic Waste 120L Bin | $517.00 | $0.00 | $517.00 | Annually | N | ||
| 120 Litre (Replacement Bin) | $105.00 | $0.00 | $105.00 | per bin | N | ||
| 240 Litre (Replacement Bin) | $179.00 | $0.00 | $179.00 | per bin | N | ||
| 120L Bins – Collection Fee for each additional bin | $16.36 | $1.64 | $18.00 | per bin | Y | ||
| 240L Bins – Collection Fee for each additional bin | $18.18 | $1.82 | $20.00 | per bin | Y | ||
| Collection Fee for additional bin pickup request | $24.55 | $2.45 | $27.00 | per bin | Y | ||
| Purchase of Megamuncher Worm Farm/Compost Bin | $280.91 | $28.09 | $309.00 | per bin | Y |
Recycling Collection Charges
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Recycling Collection Charges - Residential | $98.50 | $0.00 | $98.50 | Annually | N | ||
| Recycling Collection Charges - Non-residential | $98.50 | $0.00 | $98.50 | Annually | N |
Annual Facility Charge
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Waste Management Facility Charge | $291.82 | $29.18 | $321.00 | Annually | Y |
Bulk Bins
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Weekly Rent (After the first 14 days) – Commercial Waste | $18.50 | $0.00 | $18.50 | per week | N | ||
| Annual Industrial Bin Access at Mingoola and Springfield | $88.50 | $0.00 | $88.50 | annual charge per key | N | ||
| Refundable deposit for Bulk Bin service to address by other than the property/business owner | $298.00 | $0.00 | $298.00 | per bin | N | ||
| Delivery Charge (or pick up) within the Tenterfield Rural Village (RU5 Zone) | $68.50 | $0.00 | $68.50 | per bin | N | ||
| Delivery Charge (or pick up) outside the Tenterfield Rural Village (RU5 Zone) | $5.60 | $0.00 | $5.60 | per Km (each way) | N | ||
| Locking bar and padlock refundable deposit. Refunded upon return of commercial bin at end of rental. | $186.00 | $0.00 | $186.00 | per service | N | ||
| Replacement lock and key | $184.55 | $18.45 | $203.00 | per service | Y | ||
| Replacement key only | $93.64 | $9.36 | $103.00 | per service | Y | ||
| Service fee beyond currently service area as at July 1 2014 – rate from closest service | $5.70 | $0.00 | $5.70 | per Km (each way) | N | ||
| Cleaning of Bulk Bins | $219.09 | $21.91 | $241.00 | per bin | Y | ||
| Collection Fee – 2.4m3 – Cost per Service | $63.50 | $0.00 | $63.50 | per service | N | ||
| Disposal Fee – 2.4m3 – Landfill or Commercial Recycling Charge | $58.50 | $0.00 | $58.50 | per service | N | ||
| Collection Fee – 3.0m3 – Cost per Service | $81.50 | $0.00 | $81.50 | per service | N | ||
| Disposal Fee – 3.0m3 – Landfill or Commercial Recycling Charge | $74.00 | $0.00 | $74.00 | per service | N | ||
| Collection Fee – 4.0m3 – Cost per Service | $102.00 | $0.00 | $102.00 | per service | N | ||
| Disposal Fee – 4.0m3 – Landfill or Commercial Recycling Charge | $97.00 | $0.00 | $97.00 | per service | N |
Transfer Station Fees
Vehicles > 4 tonne carrying capacity either based upon rated capacity or weigh bridge ticket are to be deposited to Boonoo Boonoo Landfill by prior arrangement. Please call Council's Administration Building on 6736 6000 to arrange appointment and 48 hours notice must be given. This is applicable to both General Waste and Construction/Demolition Materials.
General & Green Waste
If waste is contained in garbage bags or bins on a small box trailer, then small box trailer fees apply.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Waste/Green Waste per tonne | $170.00 | $17.00 | $187.00 | tonne | Y | ||
| Garbage Bag or bin <80L | $4.36 | $0.44 | $4.80 | each | Y | ||
| Garbage Bag or bin 80L to <120L | $6.55 | $0.65 | $7.20 | each | Y | ||
| Garbage Bag or bin 120L to <240L | $15.45 | $1.55 | $17.00 | each | Y | ||
| Garbage Bag or bin 240L | $20.45 | $2.05 | $22.50 | each | Y | ||
| Sedans (Car Boot) & Station Wagons | $20.45 | $2.05 | $22.50 | per load | Y | ||
| Small Box Trailer of general waste (single axle, no high sides – max 6'x4'x2') | $30.91 | $3.09 | $34.00 | per load | Y | ||
| Small Box Trailer of general waste (single axle, no high sides – max 8'x5'x2') | $52.27 | $5.23 | $57.50 | per load | Y | ||
| Tandem Axle Box Trailers of general waste (or oversize single) | $55.91 | $5.59 | $61.50 | per load | Y | ||
| Utilities up to 1 tonne carrying capacity | $41.36 | $4.14 | $45.50 | per load | Y | ||
| Vehicles up to 4 tonne carrying capacity | $170.00 | $17.00 | $187.00 | per tonne - rated capacity | Y | ||
| Vehicles – over 4 tonne carrying capacity based on rated capacity | $170.00 | $17.00 | $187.00 | per tonne - rated capacity | Y | ||
| Vehicles – over 4 tonne carrying capacity rated on weigh bridge ticket | $170.00 | $17.00 | $187.00 | per tonne weigh bridge ticket required | Y |
Construction, Demolition, Renovation Materials
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Small Box Trailer of construction, demolition and renovation material (single axle, no high sides – max 6'x4'x2') | $72.73 | $7.27 | $80.00 | per load | Y | ||
| Small Box Trailer of construction, demolition and renovation material (single axle, no high sides – max 8'x5'x2') | $103.64 | $10.36 | $114.00 | per load | Y | ||
| Tandem Axle Box Trailers of construction, demolition and renovation material (or oversize single) | $104.55 | $10.45 | $115.00 | per load | Y | ||
| Vehicles up to 6 tonne carrying capacity based on rated capacity | $172.73 | $17.27 | $190.00 | per tonne - rated capacity | Y | ||
| Vehicles up to 6 tonne carrying capacity based on weight bridge ticket | $172.73 | $17.27 | $190.00 | per tonne weigh bridge ticket required | Y |
Tyres
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Cars | $12.27 | $1.23 | $13.50 | each | Y | ||
| Motorcycles | $12.27 | $1.23 | $13.50 | each | Y | ||
| 4WD | $14.55 | $1.45 | $16.00 | each | Y | ||
| Truck and Forklift Tyres to 16 inches | $42.27 | $4.23 | $46.50 | each | Y | ||
| Forklift Tyres to 16" | $42.27 | $4.23 | $46.50 | each | Y | ||
| Small Tractor | $199.09 | $19.91 | $219.00 | each | Y | ||
| Large Tractor | $276.36 | $27.64 | $304.00 | each | Y | ||
| Grader | $276.36 | $27.64 | $304.00 | each | Y | ||
| Super Single | $123.64 | $12.36 | $136.00 | each | Y | ||
| All other tyres |
Price on application
|
each | Y | ||||
Furniture
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Lounges | $40.91 | $4.09 | $45.00 | each | Y | ||
| Lounge Chairs | $25.91 | $2.59 | $28.50 | each | Y | ||
| Kitchen/Dining Tables | $28.64 | $2.86 | $31.50 | each | Y | ||
| Other Small Furniture Items | $25.91 | $2.59 | $28.50 | each | Y | ||
| Other Large Furniture Items | $40.91 | $4.09 | $45.00 | each | Y |
Mattresses
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Single Bed Mattress | $31.82 | $3.18 | $35.00 | each | Y | ||
| Double / Queen / King Bed Mattress | $54.55 | $5.45 | $60.00 | each | Y |
White Goods
White Goods refers to Refrigerators/Freezers/Air Conditioners or the like. Ozone Protection Regulations 1997 - items containing destroying gases.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| If certified as degassed - requires certificate as proof |
No Charge
|
each | Y | ||||
| If not certified degassed or illegally degassed | $123.64 | $12.36 | $136.00 | each | Y | ||
DrumMuster
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| DrumMuster – operated all year round for triple rinse drums accepted under this program |
No Charge
|
each | Y | ||||
Asbestos Disposal
All asbestos > 1 cubic metre must be disposed at the Boonoo Boonoo Landfill. Asbestos must be sealed as per WorkCover requirements. Loads not meeting WorkCover requirements will be rejected. Disposal to Boonoo Boonoo Landfill is by appointment only. 48 Hours notice must be given.
Asbestos removal kit allows for disposal of 1m2 asbestos at the Tenterfield Waste Transfer Station.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Disposal of small quantity of wrapped asbestos into hazibag at WTS | $17.27 | $1.73 | $19.00 | per M2 | Y | ||
| Disposal of asbestos > 1 cubic metre | $310.00 | $31.00 | $341.00 | per m3 (rounded up to whole m3) | Y | ||
| Asbestos Removal Kit | $123.64 | $12.36 | $136.00 | per Kit | Y |
Other Transfer Station Fees
Disposal of carcasses of either dogs/goats/sheep or horses/cattle are by arrangement to Boonoo Boonoo landfill only.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Disposal of Carcasses – Dogs/Goats/Sheep | $67.27 | $6.73 | $74.00 | per head | Y | ||
| Disposal of Carcasses – Horses/Cattle | $291.82 | $29.18 | $321.00 | per head | Y | ||
| Vehicle Bodies – If disposed in designated areas |
No Charge
|
each | Y | ||||
| Used Engine Oil – If disposed in designated areas |
No Charge
|
each | Y | ||||
| Dangerous/Hazardous Waste (Subject to Approval and where permitted) |
As Assessed
|
per litre/tonne | Y | ||||
Recycling Fees
Council does not accept waste/recycables from outside Council's Local Government Boundary. Tenterfield Waste Transfer Station requires recyclables to be separated at recycle area.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Where the total load is approved as recyclable and can be legitimately disposed of at recycle area i.e. glass, cardboard, paper, steel cans, aluminium etc. |
No Charge
|
per load | Y | ||||
| Recyclables from a Commercial Operation within Tenterfield Shire |
50% of General Waste Disposal Fees
|
Y | |||||
Water Network
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Carry out Water Works including Mains Extensions |
Estimated Cost
|
per connection | N | ||||
| Water Main location diagram | $146.50 | $0.00 | $146.50 | each | N | ||
| Main location – field inspection Headworks Charge – Tenterfield | $199.50 | $0.00 | $199.50 | per hour | N | ||
| New Connection (standard 20mm – same side of road) | $1,895.00 | $0.00 | $1,895.00 | per connection | N | ||
| New Connection (standard 20mm – across road) | $2,735.00 | $0.00 | $2,735.00 | per connection | N | ||
| New Connection (other) |
Estimated cost
|
per connection | N | ||||
| Water Meter Test – Tenterfield, Urbenville & Jennings | $220.50 | $0.00 | $220.50 | each test | N | ||
| Water Meter Test, Independent (Brisbane Water NATA) up to 20 mm | $497.00 | $0.00 | $497.00 | each test | N | ||
| Water Meter Test, Independent (Brisbane Water NATA) over 20 mm |
Estimated cost
|
each test | N | ||||
| Interim Read – Interim Account – Tenterfield, Urbenville & Jennings | $105.00 | $0.00 | $105.00 | each read | N | ||
| Copy of Water Account (for non-current years) | $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 | each | N | ||
| Water Limiter Installation | $181.50 | $0.00 | $181.50 | each | N | ||
| Water Limiter Removal |
Account + $135
|
each | N | ||||
| Water Service Disconnection (Additional Fee) | $592.00 | $0.00 | $592.00 | each | N | ||
| Reconnection of Service |
Account + $365
|
each | N | ||||
| Public Utilities – Location of services, mains etc. (minimum charge 1 hour) | $158.50 | $0.00 | $158.50 | per hour | N | ||
| Analysis (water quality) |
Actual cost + 10%
|
each test | N | ||||
| Water Service Disconnection (At owner's request) | $727.00 | $0.00 | $727.00 | each | N | ||
| Replacement Water Meters – all sizes |
Actual cost + 10%
|
each | N | ||||
| Smart Water Meter Installation | $300.00 | $0.00 | $300.00 | each | N | ||
| Bulk Water Sales from Council's Standpipe | $7.80 | $0.00 | $7.80 | per kilolitre | N | ||
| Bulk Water Sales from Apex Park Bore | $3.85 | $0.00 | $3.85 | per kilolitre | N | ||
Service Availability Charge
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Residential Availability Charge | $653.00 | $0.00 | $653.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Residental (Strata) Availability Charge | $491.00 | $0.00 | $491.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Mt Lindesay Private Line Availability Charge | $814.00 | $0.00 | $814.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Rural Other Availability Charge | $653.00 | $0.00 | $653.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 20mm Availability Charge | $653.00 | $0.00 | $653.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 25mm Availability Charge | $653.00 | $0.00 | $653.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 32mm Availability Charge | $653.00 | $0.00 | $653.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 40mm Availability Charge | $985.00 | $0.00 | $985.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 50mm Availability Charge | $1,532.00 | $0.00 | $1,532.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 80mm Availability Charge | $3,929.00 | $0.00 | $3,929.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 100mm Availability Charge | $6,139.00 | $0.00 | $6,139.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Non Residential 150mm Availability Charge | $13,804.00 | $0.00 | $13,804.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Voluntary & Charitable Organisations Availability Charge | $126.00 | $0.00 | $126.00 | per property and/or connection per annum | N | ||
| Service installed solely for the purpose of fire fighting Availability Charge |
No Charge
|
No Charge | N | ||||
Consumption Charges
In the 2025/26 billing year there will be a minimum water consumption account charge of $25.00 for each of the six (6) monthly billing periods.
|
Name |
2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST) |
2025/2026 GST |
2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST) |
Unit |
2025/2026 GST |
||
| Residential <450kl per annum | $5.50 | $0.00 | $5.50 | per kl | N | ||
| Residential >450kl per annum | $8.40 | $0.00 | $8.40 | per kl | N | ||
| Rural/Mt Lindesay <450kl per annum | $5.50 | $0.00 | $5.50 | per kl | N | ||
| Rural/Mt Lindesay >450kl per annum | $8.40 | $0.00 | $8.40 | per kl | N | ||
| Non Residential <1000kl per annum | $5.50 | $0.00 | $5.50 | per kl | N | ||
| Non Residential >1000kl per annum | $8.40 | $0.00 | $8.40 | per kl | N |