On-site sewer management charges
On-site sewer management (OSM)
Council will charge a single annual amount on rates and charges notices which helps fund OSM program required to manage the risk that onsite sewage management systems pose to human health and the environment. Program services include routine inspections of systems based on risk classification, inspections of voluntary upgrades to systems, administration, and advice/education.
Separate fees will still apply for Section 68 Approval to Install/Alter Systems of Onsite Sewage Management, and inspections of new systems.
Estimated income for On-Site Sewer Management in 2025-26 is $326,468. (Sec 608 [2])
| Risk Category |
Charge |
| OSM - Low risk (10 year cycle) |
$47.00 |
| OSM - High risk (3 year cycle) |
$83.00 |
| OSM - Critical risk 1 year cycle) |
$185.00 |
Read the Revenue Policy(PDF, 2MB)