Fees and charges 2012-2013 - Ku-ring-gai Council - NSW ...

Fees and Charges 

2012 - 2013 

PUBLIC USE

Ku-ring-gai Council 

Contents 

ADOPTED 


2012/2013 

PRICING METHODOLOGY ………………………………………………………………… 1 

COMMUNITY/CUSTOMER SERVICE ………………………………………………………………… 4 

ANIMAL CONTROL DEVICES ………………………………………………………………… 4 

BANNERS ………………………………………………………………… 4 

WORMS ………………………………………………………………… 4 

HEALTH & SAFETY ………………………………………………………………… 4 

PHOTOCOPYING/PRINTING ………………………………………………………………… 4 

WASTE RELATED ITEMS ………………………………………………………………… 5 

PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE ………………………………………………………………… 5 

CORPORATE ………………………………………………………………… 7 

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION 

(PUBLIC ACCESS) ACT ………………………………………………………………… 7 

COUNCIL MINUTES ………………………………………………………………… 7 

CHEQUE DISHONOUR ………………………………………………………………… 7 


RATES ………………………………………………………………… 7 

MERCHANT SERVICE FEE 

FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ………………………………………………………………… 8 

ADMINISTRATION FEES ………………………………………………………………… 8 

149 CERTIFICATES ………………………………………………………………… 8 

PHOTOCOPYING ………………………………………………………………… 8 

ARCHIVING/SCANNING 

(DA, S96 & S82 APPLICATIONS) ………………………………………………………………… 9 

STRATEGY & ENVIRONMENT ………………………………………………………………… 

10 

AMENDMENT TO KU-RING-GAI PLANNING 

SCHEME ORDINANCE 

OR KU-RING-GAI LEP (TOWN CENTRES) ………………………………………………………………… 10 

URBAN DESIGN EXCELLENCE APPLICATIONS ………………………………………………………………… 10 

LEP+DCP (TOWN CENTRES) FOR SALE ………………………………………………………………… 11 

PLANS OF MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………………… 11 

PROPERTY ………………………………………………………………… 11 

SECTION 54 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT ………………………………………………………………… 12 

CONSULTANCY ………………………………………………………………… 12 

WADE LANE - CAR PARKING ………………………………………………………………… 12 


WILDTHINGS ………………………………………………………………… 13 

WALKS & TALKS PROGRAM ………………………………………………………………… 13 

OPERATIONS ………………………………………………………………… 

14 

INFRASTRUCTURE ………………………………………………………………… 14 

RESTORATIONS ………………………………………………………………… 15 

DRAINAGE /DESIGN OFFICE RECORDS 

SEARCHING/PUBLICATIONS ………………………………………………………………… 16 


TRAFFIC ………………………………………………………………… 18 

WASTE ………………………………………………………………… 20 

OPEN SPACE SERVICES ………………………………………………………………… 22 

TREE MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………………… 23


Contents 

ADOPTED 



COMMUNITY SERVICES ………………………………………………………………… 

24 

ART CENTRE ………………………………………………………………… 24 

CHILDCARE ………………………………………………………………… 24 

LIBRARY ………………………………………………………………… 25 

PHOTOCOPYING ………………………………………………………………… 26 

PROGRAMS ………………………………………………………………… 26 

CENTENARY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ………………………………………………………………… 28 

CONSULTANCY ………………………………………………………………… 28 

FILMING ………………………………………………………………… 28 

HALLS & MEETING ROOMS ………………………………………………………………… 29 

OPEN SPACE HIRE ………………………………………………………………… 31 

OPEN SPACE/ PARKS/ ST IVES SHOWGROUND 

EVENTS (EXCLUDING SPORTSGROUNDS) ………………………………………………………………… 32 

MAJOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS ………………………………………………………………… 32 

TEMPORARY STRUCTURES - HALLS, PARKS, 

SHOWGROUND & SPORTSGROUNDS 

(IN ADDITION TO GROUND HIRE FEES) ………………………………………………………………… 33 

ST IVES SHOWGROUND ………………………………………………………………… 33 

SPORTSGROUNDS ………………………………………………………………… 35 

TENNIS COURTS ………………………………………………………………… 37 

ACTIVE KU-RING-GAI PROGRAM ………………………………………………………………… 38 

LEASE AND LICENCE ADMINISTRATION ………………………………………………………………… 39 

TEMPORARY ACCESS TO COMMUNITY LAND ………………………………………………………………… 39 

GOLF COURSES ………………………………………………………………… 39 

SWIMMING POOL ………………………………………………………………… 40 

UNSTRUCTURED RECREATION BOOKINGS 

ORGANISED ACTIVITIES ………………………………………………………………… 40 

SPECIAL EVENTS ON DESIGNATED WALKING 

TRACKS & SERVICE TRAILS ………………………………………………………………… 40 

WILDFLOWER GARDEN ………………………………………………………………… 41 

MARIAN STREET THEATRE ………………………………………………………………… 43 

DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION ………………………………………………………………… 

44 

PHOTOCOPYING ………………………………………………………………… 44 

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT ………………………………………………………………… 44 

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES ………………………………………………………………… 45 

SECTION 96 CL 258 EP&A REG 2000 ………………………………………………………………… 46 

SECTION 82A REVIEW CL 257 EP&A REG 2000 ………………………………………………………………… 47 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FEES ………………………………………………………………… 48 

DEVELOPMENT - NOTIFICATION ………………………………………………………………… 48 

DEVELOPMENT - ADVERTISING ………………………………………………………………… 49 

DEVELOPMENT - ENGINEERING ………………………………………………………………… 49 

BUILDING ………………………………………………………………… 50 

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES ………………………………………………………………… 53 

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATION ………………………………………………………………… 53 

PARKING - CULWORTH AVE ………………………………………………………………… 56 

LANDSCAPING ………………………………………………………………… 56 

FIRE SAFETY ………………………………………………………………… 56


PRICING METHODOLOGY 

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PRICING METHODOLOGY: PRICING BASIS, CODES AND PRINCIPLES 

WHY SHOULD I APPLY A PARTICULAR PRICING BASE? 

→ 

WHICH OPTIONS I HAVE AS TO 

← THE WAY TO APPLY A FEE? 

private good 

monopoly 

development 

contribution 

Pricing Principles 

Examples 

Service benefits a particular user, making a 

contribution to their individual income, welfare or 

Application for a drainage easement. 

profits, without any broader benefits to the 

community. 

Where Council has a monopoly over provision of 

Abandoned vehicle - removal and storage. Standard fee to be 

the service and there is no community service or 

paid prior to the release of the vehicle. 

equity obligation. 

Fee set will enable Council to develop and 

Domestic Waste Management charge. 

maintain a service. 

Charges levied to compensate the community for 

an increase in demand for service or facilities as 

a consequence of a development proposal. 

Section 94 Contribution Plans 

→ 

Code 

F 

Full Cost 

Recovery 

Pricing Basis 

Council recovers all 

direct and indirect 

costs of the 

service(including 

depreciation of 

assets) 

regulatory - non fixed 

Fees charged to cover costs incurred in 

legislative requirements where no community 

service obligation exists. 

Freedom of Information 

shared benefit 

stimulus 

evasion 

Benefits from provision of the service accrue to 

the community as whole as well as individual 

users. (Community Obligation) 

A stimulus to the demand for the service is 

required. In the short term only part of the cost of 

the service is to be recovered. 

charging prices to recover full cost may result in 

widespread evasion. 

Hairdressers, Beauty Salons and Inspections Fees. 

Tree Preservation Orders 

equity The service is targeted at low income users. Youth Program Fee 

economic/ social/ 

community welfare 

Service promotes or encourages local economic 

or social activity. 

Freedom of Information 

→ P Partial Cost 

Recovery 

Council recovers 

less than the Full 

Cost (the reasons 

may include 

community 

obligation or 

legislative limits on 

charging). 

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regulatory - fixed Fixed by legislation. Certificates for classification of Council land. 

→ L Legal 

Requirements 

Price of the service 

is determined by 

Legislation. Price 

may or may not 

recover Full Cost. 

market 

in-house 

Service provided is in competition with that 

provided by another agency(private or public) 

and there is pressure to set a price which will 

encourage adequate usage of the service. 

Service provided predominantly for council use 

but sale to external markets may defray costs. 

Copying of documents. 

→ M Market Pricing Price of the service 

is determined by 

examining 

alternative prices of 

surrounding service 

providers. Price 

may or may not 

recover Full Cost. 

public good 

practical constraint 

Service provides a broad community benefit. 

Impractical to charge for service on a user basis. 

Service is a minor part of the overall operation of 

Council. The potential for revenue collection is so 

minor and is outweighed by the cost of the 

collection. 

Internet - public access 

→ Z Free(Zero Cost 

Recovery) 

Some services may 

be provided Free of 

charge and the 

whole cost 

determined as a 

Community 

Obligation or may 

be classed as a 

public good. 

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cost plus activity 

penalty 

utility 

The service is a profit making activity and the 

price paid by users should recover greater than 

the full cost of providing the service. 

Fees charged is greater than the full cost of the 

service to act as a dis-incentive. 

Fee charged for possession, occupation, or 

enjoyment of Council Land and Air Space by Gas Road Restorations 

, Electricity, Water and Telecommunications. 

→ R Rate of Return Full Cost pricing in 

addition a profit 

margin to factor in 

This would include 

a return to Council. 

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Community/Customer Service 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 

2011/2012 

Fee for 


Pricing 

Methodology GST 

ANIMAL CONTROL DEVICES 

Dog Control Device (Abiostop) Hire per week $53.00 $54.00 P Y 

Bond on hire of Dog Control Device $226.00 $226.00 P N 

Dog Control Device (Abiostop) $317.00 $85.00 P Y 

Battery $17.60 $10.00 P Y 

Citronella refill $34.00 $23.00 P Y 

BANNERS 

Commercial Casual Hire per day $47.00 $48.00 P Y 

Commercial - permanent hire (2 months) $155.00 $160.00 P Y 

WORMS 

Worm Farms $74.00 $76.00 P Y 

HEALTH & SAFETY 

Thermometers for food handling establishments $14.50 $15.00 P Y 

PHOTOCOPYING/PRINTING 

A4 black and white photocopies up to 100 pages $0.70 $0.70 M N 

A4 black and white photocopies - Document in excess of 100 

pages $0.20 $0.20 M N 

A3 black and white photocopies $1.60 $1.60 M N 

A4 colour photocopies $2.90 $2.90 M N 

A2, A1, A0, large format - plans as supplied $11.20 $12.00 M N 

A3 colour photocopies $4.00 $4.00 M N 

Laminating service per metre (external) $55.00 $57.00 M Y 

A0 size black/white plot from GIS/hard or electronic copy $109.70 $113.00 M N 

A0 size colour from GIS/ hard or electronic copy $241.90 $250.00 M N 

A1 size black/white plot from GIS/ hard or electronic copy $71.40 $73.00 M N 

A1 size colour plot from GIS/ hard or electronic copy $121.30 $125.00 M N 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 


A2 size black/white plot from GIS/hard or electronic copy $35.90 $37.00 M N 

A2 size colour plot from GIS/hard or electronic copy $71.40 $74.00 M N 

A3 size black/white laser from GIS/hard or electronic copy $7.70 $7.90 M N 

A3 size colour laser from GIS/hard or electronic copy $16.40 $17.00 M N 

A4 size black/white laser from GIS/hard or electronic copy $6.00 $6.20 M N 

A4 size colour laser from GIS/hard or electronic copy $8.80 $9.10 M N 

KMAP Street Directory A4 size $26.40 $28.00 F N 

Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Map (laminated) $138.30 $144.00 R N 

A2 printing of plans, black/white per page $42.30 $44.00 R Y 

A2 printing of plans, colour per page $78.90 $82.00 R Y 

A1 printing of plans, black/white, per page $78.90 $82.00 R Y 

A1 printing of plans, colour, per page $135.00 $139.00 R Y 

Additional costs for photocopying documents in excess of 20 

pages $15.90 $17.00 M N 

WASTE RELATED ITEMS 

Compost Bins $41.00 $42.00 P Y 

PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE 

Good Design Manual DCP38 $48.70 $51.00 P N 

Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Ordinance $63.20 $66.00 P N 

Exempt & Complying DCP46 $40.70 $42.00 P N 

Water Management DCP47 $41.10 $43.00 P N 

Dual Occupancy Code $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Subdivision Code $10.40 $11.00 P N 

SEPP 5 Code $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Advertising DCP28 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Dev. In Business Zones DCP14 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Car Parking Code DCP43 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 


Section 94 $67.50 $70.00 P N 

Notification DCP56 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Access Code DCP31 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Medium Density DCP48 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Multi Unit Housing DCP55 $41.10 $43.00 P N 

Child Care Centres DCP57 $24.30 $25.00 P N 

Regulation of Brothels DCP42 $10.40 $11.00 P N 

Outdoor Dining Policy $10.40 $11.00 P N 

Guidelines for Dev. Heritage $10.40 $11.00 P N 

Temporary Access over Community Land Policy $29.00 $30.00 P N 

Ku-ring-gai Town Centre Development Control Plan and Local 

Environmental Plan on CD $33.70 $35.00 P N 

Ku-ring-gai Town Centre Development Control Plan and Local 

Environmental Plan on Hard Copy $140.50 $146.00 P N 

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Corporate 

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Fee Details Fee for 2011/2012 Fee for 2012/2013 

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (PUBLIC ACCESS) ACT 

Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

Application Fee $30.00 $30.00 L N 

Access to records by natural person about 

their personal affairs - after first 20 hours of 

work, per hour $30.00 $30.00 L N 

All other requests for access to records, per 

hour $30.00 $30.00 L N 

Internal Review $40.00 $40.00 L N 

COUNCIL MINUTES 

Annual Subscription $406.00 $421.00 F N 

RECORDINGS 

Recordings of Council/Committee Meetings 

(per hour or part thereof) $48.00 $50.00 F N 

CHEQUE DISHONOUR 

Administration Charge $26.00 $26.00 R Y 


Copy of Management Plan charged at 

standard photocopy rates (per page) 

As per photocopy charges 

listed on page 4 


listed on page 4 P N 

Sale of Tender documents charged at 


RATES 





Clerk Certificate: 603 $65.00 $65.00 L N 

Rates Certificate: 603 - Urgency Fee $55.00 $55.00 R Y 

Interest on Overdue Rates charged 11% 10% L N 

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Corporate 

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Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

MERCHANT SERVICE FEE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS 

Merchant service fee for credit card 

payments 

Council's policy is to charge 

actual cost for merchant 

service fees that it incurs for 

payments by credits cards 

through various payment 

channels. This cost, and the 

payment channels provided 

may be varied by Council's 

agent throughout the year. 

For 2011/2012 the maximum 

fees charged will be as 

follows: 

Visa/MasterCard 0.75% 

American Express 1.85% 

Council's policy is to charge 

actual cost for merchant 

service fees that it incurs for 

payments by credits cards 

through various payment 

channels. This cost, and the 

payment channels provided 

may be varied by Council's 

agent throughout the year. 

For 2012/2013 the maximum 

fees charged will be as 

follows: 

Visa/MasterCard 0.75% 

American Express 1.85% F N 

ADMINISTRATION FEES 

*Security Deposit Administration & 

Compliance Fee 

$50.00 plus 2% of the bond 

amount per annum 

$50.00 plus 2% of the bond 

amount per annum F Y 

Under Section 97 (5) of the Local Government Act 1993, a security deposit (or part) if repaid to the person who 

provided it is to be repaid with any interest accrued on the deposit (or part) as a consequence of its investment. 

Council must cover administration and other costs incurred in the investment of these monies. 

From 1 July 2008 the interest earned on all deposits is at the on-call rate received by Council calculated against the AFMA Bank 

Bill Swap Reference Rate. 

Average Mid for 30 Days less 60 basis points as published in the Australian Financial Review on the 1st working day of each 

month for the financial year 

Council will accept a bank guarantee in lieu of a deposit. 

*All interest earned on security deposits will be used to offset the Security Deposit Administration and Compliance 

*Where interest earned on a deposit is not sufficient to meet the fee, it will be accepted in full satisfaction of the fee. 

149 CERTIFICATES 

Planning Certificate Section 149(2) $53.00 $53.00 L N 

Planning Certificate Section 149(2) & (5) $133.00 $133.00 L N 

Planning Certificate urgency fee $55.00 $55.00 R Y 

PHOTOCOPYING 

Laminating service per metre (external) $55.00 $57.00 R Y 

A2, A1, A0, large format - plans as supplied, 

per copy $11.00 $12.00 R N 

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Corporate 

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Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

Copy of DCP'S/LEP'S (draft or adopted) 

charged at standard photocopy rates (per 

page) 





A0 size black/white plot from GIS $110.00 $114.00 R N 

A0 size colour plot from GIS $240.00 $249.00 R N 

A1 size black/white plot from GIS $72.00 $75.00 R N 

A1 size colour plot from GIS $120.00 $125.00 R N 

A2 size black/white plot from GIS. $36.00 $38.00 R N 

A2 size colour plot from GIS. $72.00 $75.00 R N 

A3 size black/white copy from GIS $8.00 $8.50 R N 

A3 size colour laser copy from GIS $16.00 $17.00 R N 

A4 size black/white laser copy from GIS $6.00 $6.50 R N 

A4 size colour laser copy from GIS $9.00 $9.50 R N 

KMAP Street DirectoryA4 size $27.00 $28.00 F N 

Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Map 

(laminated) $138.00 $143.00 R N 

Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Ordinance $63.00 $66.00 F N 

ARCHIVING/SCANNING FEE 

(DA, SECTION 96 & SECTION 82 APPLICATIONS) 

Residential alterations and additions, 

ancillary structure, pool, tennis court, garage 

etc, including signage and advertising 

structure $60.00 $63.00 F Y 

New dwelling house $122.00 $127.00 F Y 

Dual occupancy $242.00 $251.00 F Y 

Residential flat buildings and seniors living 

development $596.00 $618.00 F Y 

Alterations to school, church, nursing home, 

hospital $175.00 $182.00 F Y 

Retail/commercial development $595.00 $617.00 F Y 

Retail/commercial development change of 

use and internal fit out and minor additions $60.00 $63.00 F Y 

Subdivision $175.00 $182.00 F Y 

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Strategy and Environment 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

AMENDMENT TO KU-RING-GAI PLANNING SCHEME ORDINANCE 

(KPSO) OR KU-RING-GAI LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (TOWN CENTRES) 

Advertising (to be paid for by the applicant as an additional 

fee, regardless of the size of the application) 

Amendments to Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Ordinance 

or application for reclassification of Public Land. 

Planning Proposal - Large Institutional Sites and other 

sites over 1ha. 

$3,500.00 $3,500.00 F N 

$18,000.00 $18,000.00 F N 

$37,000.00 $37,000.00 F N 

Planning Proposal - Minor amendments to a LEP including 

KPSO or an LEP for the purposes of adding or removing a 

heritage item, changing the wording of a clause, adding or 

removing a use to a zoning table that does not require 

complex assessment or changing development standards 

that apply to land 

$8,000 plus 

advertising costs 

$8,000 plus 

advertising 

costs 

F 

N 

Minor rezoning application (Planning Proposal) (total site 

area less than 1ha) or major amendment to KSPO or an 

LEP 

$26,500.00 $26,500.00 F N 

Major rezoning application (Planning Proposal) for 

applications involving institutional sites and sites over 1 ha 

in area 

$53,000.00 $53,000.00 F N 

Amendment of existing Development Control Plan (DCP) 

$16,000 plus 

advertising costs 

$16,000 plus 

advertising 

costs 

F 

N 

Preparation of new DCP or site specific LEP 

$15,500 to 

$80,000 (quote 

available on 

request) 

$15,500 to 

$80,000 (quote 

available on 

request) 

F 

N 

Note: For the above fees if the amendment or 

rezoning does not proceed past the Gateway 

Determination (Section 56 EPA Act) a refund up to 

30% may apply. 

URBAN DESIGN EXCELLENCE (UDE) APPLICATIONS 

Standard UDE Application Fee $16,500.00 $0.00 F Y 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

Second UDE Presentation Meeting with the Applicant $1,650.00 $0.00 F Y 

Reconvening of the UDEP for a meeting other than 

Presentation meeting $2,200.00 $0.00 F Y 

Note: Where specialist consultants are required, 

additional fees will be charged directly to the 

applicant 

LEP+DCP (TOWN CENTRES) FOR SALE 

Ku-ring-gai Local Environment Plan (Town Centres) 2010 

Paper Copy: 

$110.00 

CD: $30.00 

Paper Copy: 

$110.00 

CD: $30.00 

F 

N 

Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (Town Centres) 

2010 

Paper Copy: 

$250.00 

CD: $30.00 

Paper Copy: 

$250.00 

CD: $30.00 

F 

N 

PLANS OF MANAGEMENT 

Copies of Plans of Management (draft or adopted) 

charged at standard photocopy rates -per page or CD 

version 

As per 

photocopy 

charges listed 

on page 4 or CD 

$30.00 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 or 

CD $30.00 

P 

N 

State of environment report (CD version only available) 

PROPERTY 

Application fee for Property Easement/Right Of Way (nonrefundable) 

through Council land 

Request to purchase of land - Administration Fee (nonrefundable) 

Application fee to extinguish, modify or release 

covenant/easement where Council is the authority (nonrefundable) 

$30.00 $30.00 P N 

$1,000.00 $1,250.00 R Y 

$1,000.00 $1,250.00 R Y 

$1,000.00 $1,250.00 R Y 

Permanent Road Closure - Administration Fee for 

processing road closure application (non refundable) 

Application for owners consent for DA 

Application for owners consent for DA - not for profit 

organisation 

$1,500.00 $1,500.00 R Y 

$150.00 $150.00 R Y 

$58.00 $60.00 R Y 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

SECTION 54 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 

Certificate for Classification of Council Land $75.00 $75.00 L N 

CONSULTANCY 

Administration/Attendance – Charge per hour $200.00 $250.00 R Y 

WADE LANE 

Car parking - Wade Lane, per month $120.00 $130.00 R Y 


Resource information documents charged at standard 

photocopy rates (per page) or CD 

Copy of Contributions Plan charged at standard photocopy 

rates (per page) 

Sustainability policies and strategies 

As per 

photocopy 



at $30.00 

As per 

photocopy 



at $30.00 

As per 

photocopy 



at $30.00 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 or 

CD at $30.00 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 or 

CD at $30.00 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 or 

CD at $30.00 

P 

P 

P 

N 

N 

N 

Mapping and Assessment of Key Vegetation Communities 

across the Ku-ring-gai LGA- Report and maps pdf and 

GIS data (Note: data licence required. Data includes 

vegetation community and condition. Data available in 

Arcview Shapefile, Arcinfo Export File and Dxf format) 


across the Ku-ring-gai LGA - Report 


across the Ku-ring-gai LGA - Report 

CD $180.00 CD $180.00 P N 

CD $30.00 CD $30.00 P N 

CD $30.00 CD $30.00 P N 


across the Ku-ring-gai LGA, Volume 1: Technical report 

(colour A4) 


across the Ku-ring-gai LGA, Volume 2: Vegetation 

Communities (colour A4) 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

P 

P 

N 

N 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

WILDTHINGS 

Pool to Pond - fee for fish, plants and technical assistance 

for participants outside the Ku-ring-gai LGA 

$5.00 to $49.00 $5.00 to $49.00 P N 

WALKS AND TALKS PROGRAM 

Community environmental walks, talks, workshops and 

entertainment 

$10.00 to 

$60.00 per 

person 

$10.00 to 

$60.00 per 

person 

P 

N 

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Operations 

ADOPTED 



Fee Details 

Fee for 


Fee for 


Pricing 

Methodology 

GST 

INFRASTRUCTURE 

Gutter Crossing Construction 

Dish crossings constructed in conjunction with kerb and gutter 

works where no approved constructed crossing previously existed – 

per metre $175.00 $181.00 R Y 

Layback 

Reinstate existing layback with kerb $958.00 $993.00 R Y 

Additional layback gutter crossing (per additional metre) $391.00 $405.00 R Y 

Extension of existing layback crossing (per metre) $618.00 $640.00 R Y 

Standard 3.7 metre wide concrete layback gutter crossing $1,442.00 $1,495.00 R Y 

Standard 3.7 metre wide concrete layback gutter crossing in 

existing kerb & gutter $948.00 $983.00 R Y 

Pipe crossing 

Remove existing piped crossing $391.00 $405.00 R Y 

1.0m extension of existing piped crossing $618.00 $641.00 R Y 

2.4 metre extension of existing piped crossing $1,185.00 $1,228.00 R Y 

4.8 metre wide x 300mm diameter pipe crossing $1,556.00 $1,613.00 R Y 

Construct Headwall & Capstone on Exsiting $480.00 $498.00 R Y 

Reset or place new capstone (pair) $160.00 $166.00 R Y 

Gutter bridge 

Cost to remove gutter bridge crossing $721.00 $747.00 R Y 

1.5 metre gutter bridge extension $700.00 $726.00 R Y 

1.8 metre gutter bridge extension $721.00 $747.00 R Y 

4.5 metre wide precast concrete gutter bridge $1,442.00 $1,495.00 R Y 

Driveway / Footway / General 

Construct asphalt surface between road pavement and layback or 

pipe crossing (per square metre) $134.00 $139.00 R Y 

Construct 100mm thick fine crushed rock pavement across footway 

(per square metre) $597.00 $619.00 R Y 

Construct 130mm thick plain concrete driveway $237.00 $246.00 R Y 

Construct 100mm thick fine crushed rock and 30mm thick asphalt 

driveway $196.00 $203.00 R Y 

Construct 100mm thick concrete footpath (per square metre) $196.00 $203.00 R Y 

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Operations 

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Fee Details 

Fee for 


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Excavation in rock (per cubic metre) $597.00 $619.00 R Y 

Excavation in other than rock (per cubic metre) $237.00 $246.00 R Y 

Asphalt footpath 30mm (per square metre) $113.00 $117.00 R Y 

Saw cutting $52.00 $54.00 R Y 

Kerb & Gutter 

Kerb and/or gutter (regional) Revised $267.00 R Y 

Hole in kerb (per opening) Revised $122.00 R Y 

Kerb and/or gutter (local) Revised $256.00 R Y 

Alignment Level 

Re-consideration fee per property $170.00 $176.00 F Y 

Additional fee for sites requiring survey design for crossing design - 

per property $433.00 $449.00 F Y 

Provision of boundary alignment levels with DA approval - per 

property $170.00 $176.00 F Y 

Provision of vehicular crossing design levels - per property $227.00 $235.00 F Y 

Re-application for expired permits $155.00 $161.00 F Y 

Additional inspection $155.00 $161.00 F Y 

Re-issuing of current approved levels $26.00 $27.00 F Y 

RESTORATIONS 

Notes: 

(R1) : Schedule of charges for restoration of main, secondary 

and other roads, footpaths, kerbs and gutters maintained by 

Ku-ring-gai. 

(R2) : Minimum charge – one square metre or one linear metre. 

(R3) : Road/Footpath surfaces per square metre (20% discount 

for areas > 10sq m). 

(R4) : Road/Footpath surfaces per square metre (30% discount 

for areas > 100sq m). 

Roads Restoration (Notes R1 - R4 inclusive above applicable) 

Road Opening Application 

Amended 

Procedure $175.00 R N 

Road/footpath Barriers delivery fee $67.00 $69.00 R Y 

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Road/footpath barriers per day hire $5.00 $5.00 R Y 

Gravel and all other classes of unsealed pavement or shoulder $155.00 $161.00 R Y 

Natural earth $124.00 $129.00 R Y 

Asphaltic concrete and all other bitumen surfaces $350.00 $363.00 R Y 

Cement/Concrete $597.00 $619.00 R Y 

Asphaltic concrete with cement/concrete base $597.00 $619.00 R Y 

Restoration Orders (Notes R1 page 15 applicable) 

Additional administrative charge to apply to restoration orders with 

inadequate or incorrect information $170.00 $176.00 P Y 

Kerb & Gutter Restoration (Notes R1 - R4 inclusive page 15 applicable) 

Kerb and/or gutter restoration (regional) $258.00 $267.00 R Y 

Hole in kerb (per opening) $118.00 $122.00 R Y 

Kerb and/or gutter - restoration (local) $247.00 $256.00 R Y 

Saw cutting $52.00 $54.00 R Y 

Saw cutting (roadside) $52.00 $54.00 R Y 

Footpath Restoration (Notes R1- R4 inclusive page 15 applicable) 

Asphalt or bitumen footpath $206.00 $214.00 R Y 

Concrete 130mm thick footpath and vehicular crossings $422.00 $437.00 R Y 

Grass verges $124.00 $129.00 R Y 

Flagging - sandstone $309.00 $320.00 R Y 

Brick or concrete pavers $330.00 $342.00 R Y 

Gravel footpaths $144.00 $149.00 R Y 

Concrete 100mm thick (precast or slabs) $288.00 $300.00 R Y 

DRAINAGE / DESIGN OFFICE RECORDS SEARCHING/ PUBLICATIONS 

Piping Requests & Approval for Drainage Easements 

Application requiring determination by Council - fee for processing 

report $814.00 $814.00 P Y 

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Hydraulic, hydrologic calculations and reports, per hour $185.00 $185.00 P Y 

Note: Requests for piping of watercourses, adjustments to 

Council easements, pipes, etc. Refer to Engineering 

Inspection Fees (Development and Regulation). 

Records Searching 

Application for street name change and processing 

$250 subject to 

Council 

accepting the 

name change. 

$250 subject 

to Council 

accepting the 

name change. P Y 

Conduct a search of records and extract information (per half hour) $115.00 $119.00 P Y 


Stormwater Management Manual charged at standard photocopy 


Printed extracts from Stormwater Management Manual charged at 


Stormwater Management Policy charged at standard photocopy 


As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

Complete set of specifications and standards for all Council's road 

and drainage works charged. $113.00 P N 

Separate specifications extracted from complete set of 

specifications and standards for all Council's road and drainage 

works charged at standard photocopy rates (per page) 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

Specifications for design of Road Construction Plans charged at 


General Conditions for Engagement of Consultant charged at 


As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

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Copies or extracts from specifications - A4 paper charged at 


Copies or extracts from specifications - A3 paper charged at 


As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

As per 

photocopy 


on page 4 P N 

Electronic copies of specifications and standards for all Council's road, drainage and capital works projects as per 

table below. 

Estimated Tender Value up to $500,000 $62.00 $65.00 P Y 

Estimated Tender Value $500,001 - $1,000,000 $124.00 $125.00 P Y 

Estimated Tender Value $1,000,001 - $2,000,000 $237.00 $240.00 P Y 

Estimated Tender Value $2,000,001 - $3,000,000 $350.00 $350.00 P Y 

Estimated Tender Value $3,000,001 plus $577.00 $580.00 P Y 

Electronic copies of General Specification for the Construction of 

Road Works and Drainage Works in Ku-ring-gai Council, 

Construction under Roads Act Consent $124.00 $125.00 P Y 

TRAFFIC 

Special Events 

Application fee – processing Traffic Management Plan and report to 

Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee - for non profit groups $410.00 $425.00 P Y 

Application fee – processing Traffic Management Plan and report to 

Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee - for commercial applicants $820.00 $850.00 P Y 

Advertising (at cost +10%) - minimum $670.00 $705.00 P Y 

Traffic Control 

Application fee for appraisal or re-appraisal of Traffic Control Plan 

for activity on public roads. $230.00 $240.00 P Y 

SRA use of Local Roads during rail closure per day, minimum. 

Actual cost of damage, if excessive (above average) wear is 

evident, following wet weather. $830.00 $860.00 P Y 

SRA road wear inspection fee per closure $670.00 $670.00 P Y 

Section 139 Application for private use of Road 

Reserve 

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Application fee $52.00 $75.00 F Y 

Assessment and consent fee for permanent and temporary 

strcutures $165.00 $200.00 F Y 

Assessment and consent fee for hard landscaping works $113.00 $150.00 F Y 

Road Occupancy 

Occupy roadway during work for crane or other vehicle (per vehicle 

per day or part – subject to approved TMP/TCP, if required) 

$220 per day or 

$850 per week 

$230 per day 

or $890 per 

week P Y 

Works Zones 

Application fee and fee for 18 metre Work Zone kerbside restriction 

(minimum length), where required by DA condition, for a total period 

of 52 weeks, for residential flat buildings, townhouses or 

commercial developments, where development work is likely to 

extend for 12 months (including 5 storey or higher developments) 

Further periods of up to 10 weeks or part thereof 

Additional length of Work Zone (per metre per annum) 

New 

$17,000.00 

$3,200.00 

$940.00 R Y 

Application fee and fee for 18 metre Work Zone kerbside restriction 

(minimum length) or temporary parking restrictions for development 

sites, where not a DA condition, but is required because of 

commuter or other normal parking demand, for residential flat 

buildings, townhouses or commercial developments (including 

where less than 5 storey in height). Works Zone may be paid in 

increments of 10 week periods (or part thereof) 

Further periods of up to 10 weeks or part thereof 

Additional length of Work Zone (per metre per 10 weeks) 

Lines at Driveways 

New 

$3000.00 

$3000.00 

$160.00 R Y 

Provision of perpendicular pavement lines at driveways $440.00 $440.00 P Y 

Parking Restriction Signs 

Provision of signs, if approved (per sign/stem installed or altered) $270.00 $280.00 P Y 

Application fee – processing, incl reporting to Ku-ring-gai Traffic 

Committee $820.00 $850.00 P Y 

Senior Driver Workshops 

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Subsidised fee for attending full day senior driver workshops New $10.00 P Y 

WASTE 

The following Commercial Waste Collection fees include: 

1. Provision of container and repairs 

2. Disposal costs 

3. Waste collection at nominated fee schedule 

4. Recycling collection at nominated fee schedule 

Note: Service Fees associated with commercial waste 

management services may be subjected to quotation in a 

commercially competitive environment and the nominated 

fees for services below may vary according to the request 

service level of the customer, type of waste, disposal costs, 

specific collection site, customer or waste requirements 

requested by the Director Operations. 

1.5 cubic metre Standard $39.00 $40.00 R Y 

3.0 cubic metre Standard $58.00 $60.00 R Y 

1.5 cubic metre Heavy per bin $50.00 $52.00 R Y 

3.0 cubic metre Heavy per bin $68.00 $71.00 R Y 

1.5 cubic metre Paper Recycling per bin $19.00 $20.00 R Y 

3.0 cubic metre Paper Recycling per week $27.00 $28.00 R Y 

240 litre Standard per bin per week $9.00 $9.50 R Y 

240 litre Heavy per bin per week $13.00 $15.00 R Y 

240 litre Paper Recycling per bin per week $6.00 $6.50 R Y 

240 litre Mix Recycling $6.00 $6.50 R Y 

660 litre Standard Waste per bin $23.00 $24.00 R Y 

660 litre Heavy Waste per bin $32.00 $34.00 R Y 

660 litre Paper Recycling per bin per week $10.00 $11.00 R Y 

660 litre Mix Containers Recycling per bin per week $12.00 $13.00 R Y 

Loose cardboard per cubic metre per week $7.00 $8.00 R Y 

360 litre green waste fortnightly per bin, per year $115.00 $120.00 R Y 

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Dumped waste other than booked cleanup 

$550.00 plus 

disposal 

$600 plus 

disposal R Y 

Additional Trade Service $8.00 $10.00 R Y 

Admin Fee Suspend Service New $15.00 P Y 

Trade Bin Removal - Unpaid account New $20.00 R Y 

On Call Recycling Schools Only - pre bin Unit $ Rate Unit $ Rate R Y 

Additional Domestic Waste Collection $12.00 $14.00 R Y 

Community Event Services 

Street sweeping for events or emergency response per hr min 2 hrs $113.00 $117.00 R Y 

Footpath cleaning for events or emergency response per hr min 2 

hrs $113.00 $117.00 R Y 

Large community events minimum amount per event (includes 

delivery & return of bins). ($ 4.00 per bin to be charged in addition 

to base rate ) $196.00 $200.00 R Y 

Small community event - Max 6 bins - includes delivery and return - 

Week days only $139.00 $140.00 R Y 

Waste/recycling collection outside of normal operating hours 

$515.00 plus 

$2.50 per bin 

$550.00 plus 

$3.00 per bin R Y 

Domestic Waste Management Charges 

Domestic Waste Management Charges, annual 

Refer to 

Delivery 

Program & 

Operational 

Plan 2011- 

2015 for Fees 

Refer to 

Delivery 

Program & 

Operational 

Plan 2012- 

2016 for Fees R N 

White Goods Collection $52.00 $50.00 R Y 

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OPEN SPACE SERVICES 

NURSERY 

Sales - Retail 

Tube stock 1-100mm pot $3.50 $3.50 R Y 

140mm pots $9.00 $9.00 R Y 

140mm local ferns $12.00 $12.00 R Y 

200mm pots $17.50 $18.00 R Y 

200mm pot rare/threatened/difficult species including Telopea, 

Epacris, Actinotus, Persoonia, and others $25.00 $25.00 R Y 

Tubestock rare/threatened/difficult species including Telopea, 

Epacris, Actinotus, Persoonia and others $5.00 $5.00 R Y 

200mm “Rocket Pot” $25.00 $25.00 R Y 

40 litre "Rocket Pot" $120.00 $120.00 R Y 

250mm pots $35.00 $35.00 R Y 

300mm pots $60.00 $60.00 R Y 

Potting mix 30L $10.00 $10.00 R Y 

Bamboo Stakes $0.20 $0.20 R Y 

Native Mulch Bag $10.00 $10.00 R Y 

Native Potting Mix 30L $10.00 $10.00 R Y 

Bird Boxes - various $45.00 $45.00 R Y 

Bird Feeders $45.00 $45.00 R Y 

Fertiliser - Native Osmocote 700g $8.50 $8.50 R Y 

Fertiliser - Native Osmocote 1.2kg $13.50 $14.00 R Y 

Fertiliser - Native Osmocote 2.5kg $22.50 $23.00 R Y 

Plastic Sleeves $0.40 $0.40 R Y 

Delivery Fee 

Within Ku-ring-gai Local Government Area $10.00 $10.00 R Y 

Outside Ku-ring-gai LGA up to 10 km $20.00 $20.00 R Y 


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Seed Collection 

Seed collection for contract growing – (per person per hour) $105.00 $105.00 R Y 

TREE MANAGEMENT 

Basic Application Fee under the Tree Preservation Order (includes 

one tree) $80.00 $80.00 P N 

Assessment Fee for each and every tree in excess of one $12.35 $12.35 P N 

Tree Review Application (for each tree) $55.00 $55.00 P N 

Tree Pruning $39.00 $39.00 P Y 

Applications by pensioners - general (card must be produced) $38.00 $38.00 P N 

Applications by pensioners - tree pruning (card must be produced) $16.50 $16.50 P N 

Applications by pensioners - review of application (card must be 

produced) $38.00 $38.00 P N 

Tree Protection Bond 

Tree protection bond 

$500.00 to 

$50,000.00 

$500.00 to 

$50,000.00 P N 

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ART CENTRE 

Term Programs 

Children’s Art Classes - fees based on costs and materials $140 to $165 $140 to $167 R Y 

Teenage Art Classes - fees based on costs and materials $100 to $165 $100 to $165 R Y 

School Vacation Art Classes - fees based on costs and materials $37 to $150 $37 to $155 R Y 

Weekend Artists Workshops - fees based on costs and materials (per day) $100.00 - $150.00 $100.00 - $150.00 R Y 

January Summer School - fees based on costs and materials (per day) $65.00 - $130.00 $65.00 - $130.00 R Y 

Adult Art Classes - fees based on costs and materials $155.00 - $240.00 $155.00 - $245.00 R Y 

Creative Writing Classes - Adult $170.00 $170.00 - $180.00 R Y 

Creative Writing Classes - Teenage $150.00 $150.00 - $155.00 R Y 

Guitar Classes - Adult (fee based on duration of class) $120.00 -$150.00 $120.00 - $165.00 R Y 

Guitar Classes - Teenage (fee based on duration of class) $105.00 - $150.00 $100.00 - $155.00 R Y 

Late Enrolment Fee (after 3 weeks) $15.00 $20.00 R Y 

Note: 5% discount for full semester enrolment for one course in one 

semester. 15% discount on full pension. 

Exhibition Space 

Art Centre & Community Services Facilities - Gallery hire 




1 artist 

$160 pw 

2 artists 

$210 pw 

3 artists 

$240 pw 

4 artists 

$260 pw 

1 artist 

$160 pw R Y 

2 artists 

$210 pw R Y 

3 artists 

$240 pw R Y 

4 artists 

$260 pw R Y 


CHILDCARE 

Larger groups pay 

institutional rate of 

$310 pw 

Larger groups pay 

institutional rate of 

$310 pw R Y 

Thomas Carlyle Children's Centre 

Administration fee for parents, per enrolment $55.00 $57.00 P Y 

Waiting list fee, per application each child $25.00 $26.00 P Y 

Long Day Care fee (per day) each child $87.00 - $93.00 $91.00 - $97.00 P N 

Note: Parents arriving to collect their child/children after 6pm will be charged 

a late fee of $10.00 per ½ hour. If the child has not been collected by 6.15pm 

the parent will be charged an additional fee of $2.00 per minute until such 

time that the child is collected. 

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Occasional Care 

Occasional Care (per hour) Minimum 4 hours charge $12.00 $14.00 P N 

Family Day Care 

Administration fee for parents and new carers per enrolment $142.00 $145.00 P Y 

Family Day Care Parent/Carer Levy (per parent/carer p/w). The fee is a contribution 

made by parents/carers towards the operation of the FDC Scheme. $20.00 $7.00 - $27.00 P Y 

Attendance pad charge $32.00 $35.00 P Y 

LIBRARY 

Library booking fee - per booking for studyrooms $1.20 $1.50 P Y 

Library booking fee - whole Ezone room $12.50 $13.00 P Y 

Library book bags -black corporate design $2.00 $2.00 R Y 

Gordon Library - Overdue fines - per day per item to a maximum of $12.00 per item $0.20 $0.20 P N 

St Ives Library - Overdue fines - per day per item to a maximum of $12.00 per item $0.20 $0.20 P N 

Lindfield Library - Overdue fines - per day per item to a maximum of $12.00 per 

item $0.20 $0.20 P N 

Turramurra Library - Overdue fines - per day per item to a maximum of $12.00 per 

item $0.20 $0.20 P N 

Negative Charge for which a negative is not already available plus fee for print $5.60 $5.60 R Y 

Photographer's fee (as per schedule), plus $3 / print 25cm x 20cm & smaller $3.50 $3.50 R Y 

Photographer's fee (as per schedule), plus $7 / print larger than 25cm x 20cm $7.50 $7.50 R Y 

Processing Charge plus full cost of item for damaged/lost/not returned items $17.00 $17.00 R Y 

Replacement borrower cards - lost cards $7.00 $7.50 R Y 

Cassette/Video/CD box only $3.00 $3.50 R Y 

Cassette/Video/CD /DVD insert only $6.50 $7.00 R Y 

Cassette box - fee levied when box only lost $3.00 $3.50 R Y 

Cassette/Video/CD/DVD inserts fee levied when item lost $7.00 $7.50 R Y 

CD Box - fee levied when box only lost $1.00 $1.50 R Y 

Double CD box - fee levied when box only lost $2.00 $2.50 R Y 

CD/DVD case and A5 book - fee levied when box only lost $8.00 $8.50 R Y 

CD.DVD case and A4 book - fee levied when box only lost $16.50 $17.00 R Y 

Double video box and A4 book - fee levied when box only lost $16.50 $17.00 R Y 

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Single video box $3.00 $3.50 R Y 

Video and A5 book box fee levied when box only lost $10.50 $11.00 R Y 

DVD case to hold between 1 and 4 dvds - fee levied when box only lost $1.50 $2.00 R Y 



DVD case to hold over 12 dvds - fee levied when box only lost $10.50 $11.00 R Y 

ILL fee for items requested from non public libraries $14.00 $14.00 P Y 

Request for item not in Library's collection + ILL feefor items requestedfrom public 

libraries $7.00 $7.00 P Y 

Research Fee - conduct a search of Council and/or Land Title records and/or local 

history resources and extract information - per hour $150.00 $160.00 R Y 

Adults – Reservations $2.00 $2.00 P Y 

School Children – Reservations $0.50 $0.50 P Y 

Tutors - per hour $10.00 $12.00 P Y 

PHOTOCOPYING 

Black and white per page (self service) microfiche & microfilm reader/printer $0.50 $0.50 M Y 

Approved Community Groups A4 (photocopier only) $0.10 $0.10 M Y 

A4 black & white per page (self service) $0.20 $0.20 M Y 

A3 black & white per page (self service) $0.20 $0.20 M Y 

A4 colour (self service) - available at Gordon & St Ives only $0.50 $0.50 M Y 

A3 colour (self service) - available at Gordon & St Ives only $0.50 $0.50 M Y 

Articles obtained from another library (per article) up to 50 pages $14.00 $14.00 M Y 

Articles obtained from another library (per article) for every additional 50 pages + 

photocopying charges as per schedule $14.00 $14.00 M Y 

Ezone printing A4 black and white $0.20 $0.20 M Y 

Ezone printing A4 colour $0.50 $0.50 M Y 

Travis McEwen Group Report per copy $75.00 $75.00 F N 

Base Line Studies 1- 4 (sold separately) charged at standard photocopy rates (per 

page) 

As per photocopy 

charges listed on 

page 4 



page 4 F N 

Ku-ring-gai Residential Development Strategy Reports & Studies charged at 


PROGRAMS - as advertised 



page 4 



page 4 R N 

Community Services Programs/Activities - Library $5.00 - $20.00 $5.00 - $20.00 P Y 

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Community Services Programs/Activities $20.00 - $300.00 $20.00 - $300.00 P Y 

School Holiday Centre Fees $35.00 -$40.00 $35.00 -$40.00 P Y 

School Holiday Centre - additional excursion costs depending on venue $5.00 - $45.00 $5.00 - $45.00 P Y 

Vacation Care - Postage Fee $5.00 -$10.00 $5.00 -$10.00 P Y 

Note: Parents arriving to collect their child/children after 6pm will be charged 

a late fee of $10.00 per ½ hour. If the child has not been collected by 6.15pm 

the parent will be charged an additional fee of $2.00 per minute until such 

time that the child is collected. 

Youth Services Programs $4.00 -$50.00 $4.00 - $55.00 P Y 

Youth Services Special Events and Excursions $100 - $200 $100.00 - $210.00 P Y 

Seniors Programs $5.00 - $50.00 $5.00 - $55.00 P Y 

Childrens Services Programs $5.00 - $40.00 $5.00 - $45.00 P Y 

Community Events and Functions $5.00 - $40.00 $5.00 - $60.00 P Y 

Spring Into Action Program day excursions - fee dependent on venue $15.00 -$60.00 $15.00 -$60.00 P Y 

Spring Into Action Program overnight excursions- fee dependent on venue (per 

person) $250.00 - $300.00 $250.00 - $300.00 P Y 

Australia Day Community Marquee Stall - (half share) $40.00 $40.00 P Y 

Australia Day Community Marquee Stall $80.00 $80.00 P Y 

Australia Day Community Additional Space - per meter $10.00 $10.00 P Y 

Australia Day Community Space (space only, no structure) $60.00 $60.00 P Y 

Australia Day Community Power $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

Australia Day Community Power (Half Share) $15.00 $15.00 P Y 

Australia Day Private Food Marquee Stall $250.00 $250.00 P Y 

Australia Day Private Food - Space Only $210.00 $210.00 P Y 

Australia Day Private Business - additional Space - per meter $20.00 $20.00 P Y 

Australia Day Private Business - Power $70.00 $70.00 P Y 

Australia Day Private Business - other - Marquee Stall $190.00 $190.00 P Y 

Australia Day Private Business - other - Space only, no stucture $150.00 $150.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Community Marquee Stall - (half share) $40.00 $40.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Community Marquee Stall $80.00 $80.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green merchandise - video reproduction $25.00 $25.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Community Additional Space - per meter $10.00 $10.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Community Space (space only, no structure) $60.00 $60.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Community Power $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Community Power (half share) $15.00 $15.00 P Y 

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Festival on the Green Private Food Marquee Stall $250.00 $250.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Private Food Business - Space Only $210.00 $210.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Private Business - Additional Space - per meter $20.00 $20.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Private Business - Power $70.00 $70.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Private Business - Other - Marquee Stall $190.00 $190.00 P Y 

Festival on the Green Private Business - Other - (space only, no structure) $150.00 $150.00 P Y 

Twilight Concert Community Additional Space - per meter $10.00 $10.00 P Y 

Twilight Concert Community Space - (space only, no structure) $60.00 $60.00 P Y 

Twilight Concert Community Power $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

Twilight Concert Private Food Business - Space Only $150.00 $210.00 P Y 

Twilight Concert Private Business - Additional Space - per meter $20.00 $20.00 P Y 

Twilight Concert Private Business - Power $70.00 $70.00 P Y 

School excursions to Council per person $2.50 $2.50 F Y 

CENTENARY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 

Publications and merchandising $30.00 - $50.00 $30.00 - $60.00 R Y 

CONSULTANCY 

Consultancy fee/research (per hour) $140.00 - $320.00 $160.00 - $340.00 R Y 

COMMUNITY RECREATION BOOKINGS 

FILMING on Council Property (facilities, parks, sportsgrounds, bushland,etc) 

Fees are in accordance with the Local Government Filming Protocol. Filming 

Fees are in addition to any standard booking and hire fees when using 

Councils facilities, parks, bushland or sportsgrounds. Fees do not apply to 

filming on private property but an application is required to be lodged with 

Council's Filming Officer. 

Note: Each application is assessed upon level of impact based on some of 

the following criteria: number of trucks and crew, filming duration 

Fees 

Filming Fees (per day) 

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Ultra Low impact $0.00 $0.00 R Y 

Low impact $165.00 $165.00 R Y 

Medium impact $330.00 $330.00 R Y 

High impact $550.00 $550.00 R Y 

Additional Fees and Charges 

Intermittent road closure and/or external infrastructure (per day) 

Low impact $110.00 $110.00 R Y 

Medium impact $330.00 $340.00 R Y 

High impact 

$400.00 to 

$1000.00 $400-$1000 R Y 

Overnight unit parking (public road or land) 

Assessed by the level of impact upon location, ie number of trucks and road type 

Low impact & up to 4 trucks $115.00 $115.00 R Y 

Medium impact & 5-10 trucks $230.00 $230.00 R Y 

High impact &11 or more trucks $435.00 $435.00 R Y 

Filming on Council Property, Gardens, Parks, Reserves and Bushland/Commercial 

Non Commercial - Weddings videos/ photos only $85.00 $90.00 P Y 

Commercial Photography (streets, open space and parks) $110.00 $110.00 P Y 

Additional Council service charges 

Note: A bond may be required in certain situations. 

Additional waste management (per site) $175.00 $180.00 R Y 

Extraordinary site monitoring fee $160.00 $170.00 R Y 

HALLS & MEETING ROOMS 

HALLS - LARGE- Ku-ring-gai Town Hall & St Ives Community Hall (per hour) 

Community Hire (per hour) 

Casual Hire $30.00 $35.00 P Y 

Permanent Hire $19.00 $20.00 P Y 

Peak Hire (Fridays & Saturdays from 5pm) $78.00 $85.00 P Y 

Commercial Hire (per hour) 



Sale, Exhibition or Conference 

Sale/Exhibition charge per day $743.00 $770.00 P Y 

Overnight charge $195.00 $200.00 P Y 

Setup or packup rate (Commercial Hirer) per hour $21.00 $22.00 P Y 

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GST 

Private function (16-21 age function/birthday) includes Hall hire from 6:00pm to 

12:00pm, Close and Clean Service, Public Liabity Insurance $840.00 $870.00 P Y 

Private Function (Weddings, Fundraisers) Friday and Saturday Evenings includes 

Hall hire from 6:00pm to 12:00pm, Public Liabity Insurance $560.00 $580.00 P Y 

Close and Clean Service $280.00 $290.00 P Y 

HALLS - SMALL - West Lindfield Hall, East Lindfield Hall, West Pymble Hall, East Roseville Hall 

Community Hire (per hour) 




Commercial Hire (per hour) 




Sale, Exhibition or Conference 

Sale/Exhibition charge per day $511.00 $530.00 P Y 

Overnight charge $139.00 $144.00 P Y 

Private Function Rate 

Private function (East Lindfield / West Pymble only) (16-21 age function/birthday) 

includes Hall hire from 6:00pm to 12:00pm, Close and Clean Service, Public Liabity 

Insurance $750.00 $780.00 P Y 

Private Function (eg Weddings, Fundraisers) Friday and Saturday Evenings 

includes Hall hire from 6:00pm to 12:00pm, Public Liabity Insurance $471.00 $480.00 P Y 

Close and Clean Service $280.00 $290.00 P Y 

MEETING ROOMS 

Kuringai Library Meeting Room, St Ives Library Meeting Room, 

Performing Arts Centre Meeting Room, Town Hall Meeting Room, 

Community Resource Meeting Room 

Community Hire 



Commercial Hire 



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GST 

Fixed Costs (Halls and Meeting Rooms) 

Note: No discounts available on fixed costs. 

Booking Fee non refundable $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Public Liability Insurance (per day) $72.00 $74.00 P Y 

Administration fee changes or updates bookings $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Security bond 

$330.00 to 

$1000.00 $330 to $1000 P N 

Close hall and clean per service $280.00 $290.00 P Y 

Call out fee per hour (minimum 4 hours) $80.00 $85.00 P Y 

Penalty labour (minimum 2 hours) appropriate hire cost per hour $70.00 $75.00 P Y 

PA System Hire 

PA System hire per booking $20.00 $20.00 P Y 

Piano Hire 

Piano Hire per booking $20.00 $20.00 P Y 

Seniors Centres (rates for existing or approved new Senior groups only) 

Lindfield Seniors Centre $8.00 to $100.00 $8.00 to $100.00 P Y 

House MUSEUM 

Tulkiyan House Museum 

Historic House Open Day Families $16.50 $16.50 R Y 

Historic House Open Day - Adults $8.00 $8.00 R Y 

Historic House Open Day - Children (accompanied) $2.00 $2.00 R Y 

Historic House Open Day - Concession Card Holders $5.50 $5.50 R Y 

School visits program (per child) $4.50 $4.50 R Y 

Fete Stalls $5.50- $10.00 $5.50- $10.00 R Y 

Filming fee - External Gardens Tulkiyan only (commercial users) $200.00 $200.00 R Y 

OPEN SPACE HIRE 

General Charges (including St Ives Showground) 

Booking fee $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Administration fee changes or updates bookings $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Bond for key issue (per casual booking) $50.00 $50.00 P N 

Bond for key issue (per season) $200.00 $200.00 P N 

Public Liability Insurance - 0 to 25 people (per day) $13.50 $14.00 P Y 




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GST 

Additional grass cutting - at cost of additional service "At Cost" "At Cost" P Y 

Litter fee (per day) "At Cost" "At Cost" P Y 

Toilet cleaning fee (per day) "At Cost" "At Cost" P Y 

Equipment storage fee (per season/6 month hire period) as per policy as per policy P Y 

Setup rate (Commercial Hirer) per hour $20.00 $21.00 P Y 

Setup rate (Community Hirer) per hour $10.00 $10.00 P Y 

Electricity supply, full day, per power point $52.00 $60.00 P Y 

Electricity supply, half day, per power point $26.75 $31.00 P Y 

OPEN SPACE/ PARKS/ ST IVES SHOWGROUND EVENTS (EXCLUDING SPORTSGROUNDS) 

Park Booking (0- 25 people) per hour - 2 hour period minimum (excludes 

sportsgrounds). Charge per hour $10.50 $11.00 P Y 

Park Booking (26-50 people) 2 hour period minimum (excludes sportsgrounds). 

Charge per hour $16.00 $16.00 P Y 

Park Booking (51-100 people) per 2 hour period minimum (excludes 

sportsgrounds). Charge per hour $37.00 $38.00 P Y 







Park Booking (over 501 people) 2 hour period minimum (excludes sportsgrounds). 


MAJOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 

Note: These fees are inclusive of ground hire, carparking fees. 

Major Showground Event Area or equivalent, temporary structures, power and 

carparking area (commercial) - (excludes Pavilion and permanent hire areas) (per 

day) $3,400.00 $3,500.00 P Y 

Major Showground Events Area or equivalent (non-profit per day ) - includes events 

area, all carparking area andDPP/LLP Pavillions, temporary structure, power 

(excludes any licence hire areas) (per day) Community bookings include setup and 

pack away date $2,500.00 $2,600.00 P Y 

Major Showground Events Area or equivalent (non-profit per day ) - includes events 

area, all carparking area temporary structure, power (excludes any licence hire 

areas) (per day) Community bookings include setup and pack away date $1,500.00 $1,550.00 P Y 

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GST 

Community Market Day- up to 100 Stalls - Excludes structures and parking (per 

day) $0.00 $0.00 P Y 

Weddings and other photos (external only) per day $50 - $400 $90.00 R Y 

Swain Garden room (per hour) $16.00 $17.00 P Y 

TEMPORARY STRUCTURES - HALLS, PARKS, SHOWGROUND & 

SPORTSGROUNDS 

(IN ADDITION TO GROUND HIRE FEES) 

Temporary structure, Jumping Castle - Commercial/Corporate Bookings per day or 

part thereof (no pegs, weighted only) $63.00 $65.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, Jumping Castle - Community Groups, Family Events, 

Registered Charities per day or part thereof (no pegs, weighted only) $32.00 $33.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, marquee small - (up to 5m x 5m) Commercial/ Corporate 

Bookings per day or part thereof (no pegs weighted only) $120.00 $124.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, marquee small - (up to 5m x 5m) - Community Groups, 

Family Events, Registered Charities per day or part thereof (no pegs, weighted 

only) $63.00 $65.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, marquee medium (up to 10m x 10m) - Commercial/Corporate 

Bookings per day or part thereof (no pegs, weighted only) $235.00 $243.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, marquee medium (up to 10m x 10m) - Community Groups, 


only) $120.00 $124.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, marquee large – (over 10m x 10m) - Commercial/ Corporate 

Bookings per day or part thereof (no pegs weighted only) $355.00 $355.00 P Y 

Temporary structure, marquee large - (over 10m x 10m) - Community Groups, 


only) $177.00 $183.00 P Y 

ST IVES SHOWGROUND 

Camping - only in conjunction with the St Ives Show and similar events at the St Ives Showground 

Caravan site - no power (per day) $16.00 $20.00 P Y 

Caravan site - with power (per day) $22.00 $30.00 P Y 

Tent - no power (per day) $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Tent - with power (per day) $11.00 $15.00 P Y 

Showground Areas 

Note: Prices do not include General Hire fees, these will be charged in 

addition to area hire fees where applicable. 

Cross Country Athletics Event (0-500 people) includes Jim Watson Main Arena, 

excludes pavilions Includes additional waste service & toilet cleaning $255.00 $265.00 P Y 

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Cross Country Athletics Event (501-1000 people) includes Jim Watson Main Arena, 

excludes pavilions Includes additional waste service & toilet cleaning $550.00 $570.00 P Y 

Jim Watson Main Arena 

Seasonal Training (per hour per field) $9.00 $10.00 P Y 

Winter Seasonal Hire - weekends ( set up as 2 senior fields) $14.20 $15.00 P Y 

Summer Seasoal Hire ( set up as Futsal ) $22.00 $35.00 P Y 

Casual Booking per hour $29.80 $31.00 P Y 

Floodlights (per hour) $26.30 $30.00 P Y 

Jim Watson Main Arena outside trotting track – per hour $36.50 $38.00 P Y 

Jim Watson Main Arena & control tower (per day) Community $526.00 $544.00 P Y 

Jim Watson Main Arena & control tower (per day) Commercial hire $740.00 $766.00 P Y 

Jim Watson main arena - Circus (per day) - ultilising half of Arena area New $875.00 P Y 

Princess Anne Arena & Equestrian 

Casual - The Princess Anne Equestrian Area (per day) $272.95 $280.00 P Y 

Large Equestrian Activities includes hire of Jim Watson Main Arena, horse and tie 

stalls, and control tower (per day). $542.30 $560.00 P Y 

Mini Wheels Track 

Mini Wheels Off Road Track (per half day). $180.00 $185.00 P Y 

Mini Wheels Off Road Track (per day). $360.00 $380.00 P Y 

Dog Rings 

Dog Ring No 1 (per hour) $9.60 $9.90 P Y 



Dog Ring floodlights per hour $5.80 $6.00 P Y 

Pavilion & Building Hire 

Note: Pavilion Hire includes use of internal power, furniture and fixtures. 

Community Hirers are: schools, community groups, non-profit 

organisations, registered charities and family events. Commercial Hirers are 

organisations holding commercial/corporate functions, exhibitions, training 

or instruction by private companies. 

Bond for Pavilion and Building Hire $350.00 $360.00 P N 

Dog Huts (per hour) $7.00 $7.25 P Y 

Rotary Kiosk - Community (per hour) $10.50 $11.00 P Y 

Rotary Kiosk - Commercial (per hour) $18.30 $19.00 P Y 

Craft Pavilion 

Community (per hour) $10.50 $11.00 P Y 

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Commercial (per hour) $18.00 $19.00 P Y 

Jim Powell Pavilion 



Louise Lennon Pavilion 



Setup rate (Commercial Hire) per hour $20.60 $21.00 P Y 

Setup rate (Community Hire) per hour $10.30 $11.00 P Y 

Exhibition (per day) $482.00 $490.00 P Y 

Douglas Pickering Pavilion 



Setup rate (Commercial Hire) per hour $20.60 $21.00 P Y 

Setup rate (Community Hire) per hour $10.30 $11.00 P Y 

Exhibition rate (per day) $540.75 $560.00 P Y 

Open Space Parking Fees 

Carparking ( where car parking is exclusively booked or charged in association with 

an Event or market (per space) $2.00 $2.10 P Y 

Parking (only when grounds used specifically for parking) Damage bonds will be 

required $1,508.60 $1,570.00 P Y 

SPORTSGROUNDS 

All hire shall comply with Sports Facilities Plan of Management and fees 

apply in accordance with Council's Policy for the Management of Community 

& Recreation Land and Facilities. 

Facilites 

Casual Club House hire - Community per hour. $19.36 $20.00 P Y 

Casual Club House hire - Commercial per hour. $26.00 $27.00 P Y 

Casual Sports Hire 

Casual Weekday– any activity or sport (per hour per field) $19.90 $21.00 P Y 

Casual Weekend– any activity or sport (per hour per field) $29.70 $31.00 P Y 

Netball Courts (per court) per hour $6.60 $6.80 P Y 

Baseball/Softball per diamond per hour $15.10 $16.00 P Y 

Cricket Turf wicket full day only $676.85 $700.00 P Y 

Cricket turf wicket full day only (no preparation or old wickets) $310.84 $320.00 P Y 

Cricket Artificial practice nets (per wicket strip per hour) $6.60 $6.80 P Y 

Cricket Turf Practice nets (per wicket strip per hour) (Lindfield nets) $20.90 $22.00 P Y 

Seasonal Hire 

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GST 

Note: Only available to the clubs, schools & associations who hire fields on a 

seasonal basis. 

Winter Sports Seasonal Competitions per hour (Saturday Season & max 15 

Sundays) $7.40 $7.90 P Y 

School - Netball per court per hour $5.80 $6.00 P Y 

Sportsfields - Seasonal club training and school use- per field per hour $8.75 $9.10 P Y 

Annual hirer (per hour rate) e.g. Dog Club, Aero & Archery $2.90 $3.00 P Y 

Athletics venue per hour $17.80 $18.00 P Y 

Baseball/Softball per diamond per hour (22 week) $3.75 $3.90 P Y 

Cricket - Artificial Wicket per hour $4.60 $4.80 P Y 

Cricket - Turf wicket per wicket prepared (Saturday Season & max 15 Sundays) $220.00 $227.00 P Y 

Netball Courts training (per court per hour) $5.80 $6.00 P Y 

Netball Courts Competition (per court per hour) $3.45 $3.60 P Y 

PreSeason & Training for Seasonal Hirers & Schools Only 

Note: Following fees per hour, per location – weekdays only, share 

agreement permitted between organisations. 

Preseason weekend bookings ( Maximum of 4 days) can be booked by seasonal 

hirers (per day/per field) subject to availability and field condition. $73.00 $76.00 P Y 

Cricket Turf Wicket additional days outside season dates if available. Maximum of 

4 can be booked by seasonal hirers of Turf Wickets only (per day) subject to 

availability - limited preparation only $180.00 $240.00 P Y 

Out of Season Training ( per field per hour) $17.50 $18.00 P Y 

Cricket Artificial practice nets (per wicket strip per hour) $6.40 $6.70 P Y 

Cricket Turf Practice nets (per wicket strip per hour) (Lindfield nets) $20.80 $21.00 P Y 

Athletics Carnival/Gala Day (per day) . Includes additional waste service & toilet 

cleaning fee $146.80 $152.00 P Y 

Maintenance Charges - Seasonal Hire weekend staff rostered 

Weekend turf wicket maintenance - Saturday 4 hours $180.00 $185.00 P Y 

Weekend turf wicket maintenance - Saturday 2 hours $79.00 $81.00 P Y 

Weekend turf wicket maintenance - Sunday 4 hours $203.00 $210.00 P Y 

Weekend turf wicket maintenance - Sunday 2 hours $102.00 $105.00 P Y 

Floodlighting 

Note: Following fees are per hour/per location. New locations charged on level of lighting 

Acron $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Allan Small $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

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GST 

Auluba No. 1 & No. 2 $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Bannockburn $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Barra Brui $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Cliff No. 1 oval $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Cliff No. 2 oval $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Comenarra $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Hassell Park $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Howson $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Lindfield (No 1) $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Lindfield (No.2) $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Lofberg (Oval) $7.73 $11.00 P Y 

Lofberg (Netball Courts) $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Mimosa $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Norman Griffith $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Primula $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Queen Elizabeth $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Roseville Chase $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

Samuel King (North Turramurra) $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

St Ives Village Green $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

St Ives Village Green (Netball Courts) $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Turramurra $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Warrimoo $8.00 $10.00 P Y 

Wellington $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

William Cowan $9.00 $11.00 P Y 

TENNIS COURTS 

Note: Fees are in accordance with Tennis Court terms and conditions. 

Acrylic Hardcourt (Hourly rate per court) 

Tennis Court Charges – schools and school students ( Monday to Friday until 

5.00pm only) $7.60 $7.60 R Y 

Tennis Court Charges - casual bookings $14.90 $14.90 R Y 

Tennis Court Charges - Professional Coaches - casual $16.50 $16.50 R Y 

Permanent & Annual (minimum 10 bookings) 

Acrylic hardcourt annual booking (full year per hour per court) $474.60 $474.60 R Y 

Acrylic hardcourt - Permanent 10 week booking (book 10 pay for 8) 

Discout applies to each 10 week booking block $90.40 $91.00 R Y 

Acrylic hardcourt - Tennis Court Charges - permanent rate $11.30 $11.30 R Y 

Acrylic hardcourt- Tennis Court Charges - Professional Coaches - permanent rate 

(10 weeks or more) $12.30 $12.30 R Y 

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Synthetic Grass Court (Hourly rate per court) 

Tennis Court Charges – schools and school students (Monday to Friday until 

5.00pm only) $9.80 $9.80 R Y 

Tennis Court Charges - casual $17.25 $17.25 R Y 

Tennis Court Charges - Professional Coaches - casual $19.50 $19.50 R Y 

Permanent & Annual (minimum 10 bookings) 

Synthetic - Tennis Court Charges - annual booking (full year per hour per court) $583.80 $583.80 R Y 

Synthetic Grass Court Tennis Court Charges - permanent (10 weeks or more) $111.20 $112.00 R Y 

Synthetic hardcourt - Tennis Court Charges - permanent rate $13.90 $14.00 R Y 

Synthetic - Tennis Court Charges - Professional Coaches - permanent rate (10 

weeks or more) $14.40 $14.40 R Y 

Floodlit Courts (Hourly rate) 

Floodlight Fee per hour per court (in addition to court hire fees) $6.00 $6.00 R Y 

Special Charges 

Penalty Charge - unauthorised use of Council's facilities $125.00 $130.00 F N 

Penalty Charge - unauthorised coach’s use of Council's facilities $440.00 $455.00 F N 

Promotional Come and Try or Social Days organised by Council (per day) $0.00 -$75.00 $0.00 - $75.00 R Y 

Personal training 

Personal training non exclusive use - Low intensity, per week (maximum 15 hours 

per week). $30.20 $31.00 P Y 

Personal training non exclusive use - Low intensity, per week (maximum 8 hours 

per week). $18.30 $19.00 P Y 

ACTIVE KU-RING-GAI PROGRAM 

Tai Chi 

Gym Without Walls 

Tennis 

Pilates in the Park 

Yoga 

New programs 

$100 - $120 per 

term 

$100 - $120 per 

term 

$100 - $120 per 

term 

$100 - $120 per 

term 

$100 - $120 per 

term 

$100 - $120 per 

term 

$100 - $120 per 

term P Y 

$100 - $120 per 

term P Y 

$100 - $120 per 

term P Y 

$100 - $120 per 

term P Y 

$100 - $120 per 

term P Y 

$100 - $150 per 

term P Y 

Junior Golf (after School) New $150 per term P Y 

Junior Golf (School Holidays) New $40-$60 per day P Y 

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Active Kids (School Holidays) New $40-$60 per day P Y 

School students programs 

$0-$15 per session 

$0-$15 per 

session P Y 

Casual sessions (if available) 

$15 to $20 range 

per session 

$15 to $20 range 

per session R Y 

LEASE AND LICENCE ADMINISTRATION 

Note: Fees apply in accordance with Council's Policy for the Management of 

Community & Recreation Land and Facilities. 

Lease and licence Administration Fee $575.00 $575.00 P Y 

Lease and licence Administration Fee - Frontline Community Services $230.00 $230.00 P Y 

Temporary licence - community building no fitout (calculated per sq,m per year) $28.00 $28.00 P Y 

Temporary licence - community building -office standard of fitout (calculated per 

sq,m per year) $39.00 $39.00 P Y 

Temporary licence - commercial - eg Showground (calculated per sq,m per year) $60 to $200 $60 to $200 P Y 

Temporary licence - storage internal (calculated per sq,m per year) $10.00 $10.00 P Y 

Temporary licence - external area (calculated per sq,m per year) $5.00 $5.00 P Y 

Legal fees for preparation of legal agreements "At Cost" "At Cost" P Y 

TEMPORARY ACCESS TO COMMUNITY LAND 

Cost of Works (up to $1,000) $300.00 $300.00 P Y 

Cost of Works ($1,001 to $5,000) $420.00 $420.00 P Y 

Cost of Works (5,001 to $10,000) $540.00 $540.00 P Y 

Cost of Works ($10,001 to $20,000) $780.00 $780.00 P Y 

Cost of Works ($20,001 to $50,000) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 P Y 

Cost of Works (Greater than $50,000) $2,690.00 $2,690.00 P Y 

Temporary Access Bond (Works up to $1,000) $500.00 $500.00 P N 

Temporary Access Bond (Works $1,000 or greater) $2500 - $10000 $2500 - $10000 P N 

GOLF COURSES 

Gordon Golf Course 

Green Fees - Twilight up to 2 hours prior to sunset - 18 holes - (Gordon Golf Club 

only public rates set by professional) $13.00 $13.00 R Y 

North Turramurra Golf Course 

Green Fees - Weekend & Public Holidays - 18 holes $30.00 $30.00 R Y 

Green Fees - Weekday (Monday to Friday) - 18 holes $23.50 $23.50 R Y 

Green Fees - Twilight up to 2 hours prior to sunset - 18 holes $13.00 $13.00 R Y 

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Green Fees - Weekday "Charity Event" Concession $14.50 $14.50 R Y 

Green Fees - Concession - Weekday only 9 holes (includes school students, 

pensioners, specials - proof required) $13.00 $13.00 R Y 

Green Fees - Concession - Weekday only - 18 holes (includes school students, 

pensioners, specials - proof required) $17.00 $17.00 R Y 

Green Fees - Tertiary student (up to 25 years) Weekday only – 9 or 18 holes 

(current Student ID must be shown) $17.00 $17.00 R Y 

Green Fees – Weekday (Monday to Friday) - 9 holes $17.00 $17.00 R Y 

Green Fees – Weekend & Public Holidays – 9 holes $21.00 $21.00 R Y 

Caddy/Spectator fee 9 or 18 holes $8.00 $8.00 R Y 

School student rate 9 or 18 holes (primary,high school with student id) $5.00 $5.00 R Y 

SWIMMING POOL 

West Pymble Swimming Pool Complex 

Adults $4.00 $4.50 P Y 

Children/Seniors $3.00 $3.50 P Y 

Pensioner/Spectators $2.20 $2.30 P Y 

Adult Ticket Books (20) $65.00 $80.00 P Y 

Children/Seniors Ticket Books (20) $45.00 $63.00 P Y 

Family Tickets (2 adult, 2 children or 1 adult 3 children) $13.20 $15.00 P Y 

Full Day Carnival (Outdoor Pool) and Special Events Charges $200.00 $220.00 P Y 

Half Day Carnival (Outdoor Pool) and Special Event Charges $100.00 $110.00 P Y 

Night Carnival (outdoor Pool) and Special Event Charges $200.00 $220.00 P Y 

UNSTRUCTURED RECREATION BOOKINGS ORGANISED ACTIVITIES 

Eg –Rock Climbing, Mountain bike track 

Booking (0- 25 people) per hour - 2 hour period minimum 


Booking (26-50 people) 2 hour period minimum 


Booking (51-100 people) per 2 hour period minimum 


Booking (101-150 people) 2 hour period minimum). 


Booking (151-200 people) 2 hour period minimum). 


SPECIAL EVENTS ON DESIGNATED WALKING TRACKS & SERVICE TRAILS 

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Commercial Activities 

Gate Key bond (only in conjunction with authorised booking) $226.40 $250.00 P N 

Supervision Fee 

If and as specified by authorising officer 

Standard Hours per hour, weekday $62.30 $65.00 P Y 


After Hours per hour, weekday $80.85 $81.00 P Y 


Weekends & Public Holidays $124.55 $129.00 P Y 

Environmental Fee 

Light impact - Walking/running/orienteering 

1 - 20 persons per hour $28.35 $29.00 P Y 




81+ persons per hour $135.85 $140.00 P Y 

Heavy Impact -Mountain Biking and Horse Riding (designated 

service trails only) 





81+ persons per hour $169.90 $176.00 P Y 

WILDFLOWER GARDEN 

Special Events - Family (2 adults & up to 3 children, 5 years and older) $20.00 $0.00 to $20.00 P Y 

Special Events - Adults (18 years & over) $6.00 $0.00 to $6.00 P Y 

Special Events - Children (5 to 17 years) $5.00 $0.00 to $5.00 P Y 

Special Events - Infants (0 to 4 years) No Charge No Charge P Y 

Special Events - Pensioners/Disabled Persons (on production of 

Pension/Identification Card) $5.00 $0.00 to $5.00 P Y 

Wildflower Festival Commercial Stall $100.00 $110.00 P Y 

Wildflower Festival Community Stall N/C $0.00 - $60 P Y 

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Groups/Schools - per student 

(Not participating in Bushland Education activities) $2.00 $2.00 P Y 

Bus/Coach - per bus $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

After Hours Call Out Fee/Unlocking Fee - Per Vehicle $150.00 $150.00 P Y 

BUSHLAND EDUCATION 

Bush Kids – Child participant $6.00 $7.00 to $20.00 P Y 

Bush Kids – Adult participant $4.50 $5.00 to $20.00 P Y 

Bush Kids - Out of Hours - per participant $8.50 $10.00 P Y 

Bush Kids Workshop - per participant $15.00 $10.00 to $25.00 P Y 

Adult students – half day per student $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Adult students – full day per student $10.50 $11.00 P Y 

Secondary students – half day (Year 7–12) per student $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Secondary students – full day (Year 7–12) per student $10.50 $11.00 P Y 

Primary students – half day (K-Year 6) per student $5.80 $6.00 P Y 

Primary students – full day (K-Year 6) per student $7.80 $8.00 P Y 

Pre-School school students - half day per student $5.80 $6.00 P Y 

External school students - per student $2.00 $2.00 P Y 

Playgroup/Pre School - Child participant $4.00 $5.00 P Y 

Playgroup/Pre School - Adult participant $4.50 $5.00 P Y 

Community Education - Out of Hours - per participant $8.50 $10.00 P Y 

Community Education - Child participant $6.00 $7.00 P Y 

Community Education - Accompanying Adult participant $4.50 $5.00 P Y 

ESL Groups - per participant $5.00 $6.00 P Y 

No longer 

ESL Groups - catered - per participant $10.00 

available P Y 

Seniors Groups per participant $5.00 $6.00 P Y 

No longer 

Seniors Groups - catered - per participant $10.00 

available P Y 

Community Workshop - Child participant $15.00 $10.00 to $25.00 P Y 

Community Workshop - Adult participant $20.00 $10.00 to $40.00 P Y 

Ranger led Walk - per participant $3.00 $4.00 P Y 

Bush Birthday Parties - per child $12.50 $13.00 to $26.00 P Y 

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Methodology 

GST 

Bush Birthday Parties - Cancellation fee $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

EDUCATION CENTRE HIRE 

Public Liability Insurance – ref. Community Hire – General Charges 

Education Centre Usage Fee (Casual) $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

Security Bond $290.00 $295.00 P N 

Booking Fee $7.50 $8.00 P Y 

Education Centre Booking Cancellation Fee $30.00 $30 to $295 P Y 

Day Bookings 

Weekday General bookings per hour $60.00 $60.00 P Y 

Weekday Environmental Education Groups:per hour $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

Weekend /Public Holiday General bookings per hour $78.00 $80.00 P Y 

Weekend/Public Holiday Environmental Education groups per hour $30.00 $30.00 P Y 

Evening Bookings 

General booking per hour $110.00 $115.00 P Y 

Environmental Education Groups per hour $60.00 $65.00 P Y 

Excess hours (After Midnight) per hour $150.00 $155.00 P Y 

Dampier's Clearing booking 

Dampier’s Clearing booking $55.00 $55.00 P Y 

MARIAN STREET THEATRE 

Auditorium Hire [per day]* $660.00 $660.00 R Y 

Level 1 Studio Hire [per day]* $132.00 $132.00 R Y 

Main Foyer Hire [per hour]* $33.00 $33.00 R Y 

* plus staff, power, cleaning & equipment 

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PHOTOCOPYING 

A4 black & white 

A3 black& white 

A2 printing of plans, black & white (per page) 

A2 printing of plans, colour (per page) 



charges listed on page 

4 



4 



4 



4 

Pricing 




4 M Y 



4 M Y 



4 R Y 



4 R Y 

A1 printing of plans, black & white (per page) 

A1 printing of plans colour (per page) 



4 



4 



4 R Y 



4 R Y 

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT 

Complying Development S85 

Up to $50,000 $170.00 $170.00 P N 

From $50,001 to $100,000 $280.00 $280.00 P N 

Complying development over $100,000 $380.00 $380.00 P N 

Fee for modification $85.00 $85.00 P N 

Pre lodgement Complying Development certificate meeting where the 

advice of Council is requested by an applicant or certifying authority 

prior to issue of construction or occupation certificate $135.00 $135.00 P N 

Pre-Development Application Consultation 

(additional fees may apply if consultation exceeds 1 hour) 

Residential alterations and additions, ancillary structure, pools, tennis 

court, garage etc including signage and advertising structure $300.00 $310.00 P Y 

New dwelling house $500.00 $520.00 P Y 

Dual occupancy $650.00 $675.00 P Y 

Seniors living development and residential flat building mixed 

development and new retail commercial development 

0-20 units - $2000 

21-40 units - $2500 

40+ units - $3000 

0-20 units - $2000 

21-40 units - $2500 

40+ units - $3000 P Y 

Alterations to schools, churches, nursing homes, hospitals $400.00 $415.00 P Y 

Alterations and additions to retail commercial development $600.00 $620.00 P Y 

Subdivision to create 2 lots $500.00 $520.00 P Y 

Subdivision to create in excess of 2 lots $900.00 $930.00 P Y 

Pre development application follow up meeting 

(fee per additional meeting) 30% of original fee 30% of original fee P Y 

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES- CL 246, 247, 249, 250 EP & A REG 2000 

Development not involving the erection of a building, carrying out of 

work, subdivision of land or the demolition of a building or work 

(Cl 250) $285.00 $285.00 L N 

Between $1 & $5,000 $110.00 $110.00 L N 

Between $5,001 & $50,000 

$170, plus an additional 

$3.00 for each $1,000 

(or part of $1,000) of 

the estimated cost 

$170, plus an 

additional $3.00 for 

each $1,000 (or part of 

$1,000) of the 

estimated cost L N 

Between $50,001 & $250,000 

Between $250,001 & $500,000 

Between $500,001 & $1,000,000 

Between $1,000,001 & $10,000,000 

$10,000,001 & over 


$3.64 for each $1,000 

(or part of $1,000) by 

which the estimated 

cost exceeds $50,000 

$352, plus an 



$1,000) by which the 

estimated cost exceeds 

$50,000 L N 

$1,160, plus an 


$1,160, plus an 


each $1,000 (or part of each $1,000 (or part of 

$1,000) by which the $1,000) by which the 

estimated cost exceeds estimated cost exceeds 

$250,000 

$250,000 L N 

$1,745, plus an 


$1,745, plus an 





$500,000 

$500,000 L N 

$2,615, plus an 


$2,615, plus an 





$1,000,000 

$1,000,000 L N 

$15,875, plus an 


$15,875, plus an 





$10,000,000 

$10,000,000 L N 

Advertising structure ( Cl 246(2) EP& A Reg 2000) 

$285.00 plus $93.00 for $285.00 plus $93.00 for 

each additional each additional 

advertisement structure advertisement structure 

or the DA fee 

calculated above, 

whichever is the 

greater 

or the DA fee 

calculated above, 

whichever is the 

greater L N 

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Subdivision (other than strata) involving the opening of a public road 

(Cl 249) 

$665.00 plus $65.00 for 

each additional lot 

created 

$665.00 plus $65.00 for 


created L N 

Subdivision (other than strata) not involving the opening of a public 

road 

Strata subdivision (Cl 249(b)) 

$330.00 plus $53.00 for 


created 

$330.00 plus $65.00 for 


created 

$330.00 plus $53.00 for 


created L N 

$330.00 plus $65.00 for 


created L N 

SECTION 96 CL 258 EP&A REG 2000 

Section 96(1) modification to rectify minor error, incorrect description 

or calculation $71.00 $71.00 L N 

Section 96(1A) modification involving minimal environmental impact 

$645 or 50% of the 

original DA fee 

whichever is the lesser 

$645 or 50% of the 

original DA fee 

whichever is the lesser L N 

Section 96(2) or 96AA(1) modifications of development consent: as per table below as per table below L N 

a) if the original DA fee is less than $100.00 50% of DA fee 50% of DA fee L N 

b) if the original DA fee is over $100.00 

i. DA does not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of a 

work, or the demolition of a work or building 50% of DA fee 50% of DA fee L N 

ii. DA involves the erection of a dwelling house costing $100,000 or 

less $190.00 $190.00 L N 

iii DA involves residential flat development (Cl 258 2A) Additional $760 Additional $760 

iv. All other development applications as per table below as per table below L N 

Up to $5,000 $55.00 $55.00 L N 

$5,001 to $250,000 

$85 plus an additional 

$1.50 for each $1,000 

(or part thereof) of the 

estimated cost 

$85 plus an additional 

$1.50 for each $1,000 

(or part thereof) of the 

estimated cost L N 

$250,001 to $500,000 

$500 plus an additional $500 plus an additional 

$0.85 for each $1,000 

(or part thereof) by 

$0.85 for each $1,000 


which the estimate cost which the estimate cost 

exceeds $250,000 exceeds $250,000 L N 

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$500,001 to $1,000,000 


$0.50 for each $1,000 


$0.50 for each $1,000 



exceeds $500,000 exceeds $500,000 L N 

$1,000,001 to $10,000,000 


$0.40 for each $1,000 


$0.40 for each $1,000 



exceeds $1,000,000 exceeds $1,000,000 L N 

More than $10,000,000 

SECTION 82A REVIEW CL 257 EP&A REG 2000 

a) In the case of a request with respect to a development application 

that does not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of 

work or the demolition of a work or building 

$4,737 plus an 


each $1,000 (or part 

thereof) by which the 

estimate cost exceeds 

$10,000,000 

50% of the fee for the 

development 

application 

$4,737 plus an 


each $1,000 (or part 

thereof) by which the 

estimate cost exceeds 

$10,000,000 L N 

50% of the fee for the 

development 

application L N 

b) In the case of a request with respect to a development application 

that involves the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of 

construction of $100,000 or less $190.00 $190.00 L N 

c) In the case of a request with respect to any other development 

application: as per table below as per table below L N 

Development with a value up to $5000 $55.00 $55.00 L N 

Development with a value between $5,001 to $250,000 


$1.50 for each $1,000 


estimated costs 


$1.50 for each $1,000 


estimated costs L N 

Development with a value between $250,001 and $500,000 


$0.85 for each $1,000 




$500, plus an 





$250,000 L N 

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Development with a value between $500,001 and $1,000,000 


$0.50 for each $1,000 




$712, plus an 





$500,000 L N 

Development with a value between $1,000,001 and $10,000,000 

Development with a value more than $10,000,000 


$0.40 for each $1,000 



cost exceeds 

$1,000,000 

$987, plus an 





$1,000,000 L N 

$4,737, plus an 


$4,737, plus an 





$10,000,000 

$10,000,000 L N 

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FEES 

Development that requires concurrence under the Act or an 

environmental planning instrument (Cl 252A EP&A Reg 2000) 

Additional fee for integrated development (Cl 252A EP&A Reg 2000) 

$320.00 concurrence 

fee per concurrence 

authority, plus $140.00 

processing fee per 

concurrence authority 

$320.00 per approval 

body plus $140.00 


integrated referral 

$320.00 concurrence 

fee per concurrence 

authority, plus $140.00 


concurrence authority L N 

$320.00 per approval 

body plus $140.00 


integrated referral L N 

Additional fee for designated development ( Cl 252 EP&A Reg 2000) $920.00 plus DA fees $920.00 plus DA fees L N 

Administration Cost - Biodiversity Offset Policy $50.00 $50.00 L N 

Offset Inspection/Consultation per Hour - Biodiversity Offset Policy $125.00 $125.00 L N 

Additional DA fee for Residential Flat development (Cl 248) $760.00 $760.00 L N 

Amended Information for Development Application/Section 96/Section 82A, lodged prior to determination 

Administration fee as a % of the DA fee 

Extension of Development Consents 

20% of DA fee 

15% minor changes 

30% major changes P Y 

Application to extend consent period for a development consent 

(application must be submitted before consent expires) $300.00 $310.00 P N 

DEVELOPMENT - NOTIFICATION 

Notification for development applications, Section 96, Section 82A and 

amended plans lodged before determination $120.00 $125.00 F N 

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DEVELOPMENT - ADVERTISING (Cl 252 EP&A Reg 2000) 

Development application advertising fees for Advertised Development $1,105.00 $1,105.00 L N 

Development application advertising fees for Designated Development $2,220.00 $2,220.00 L N 

Development application advertising fees for Prohibited Development $1,105.00 $1,105.00 L N 

Advertisement of Section 96(2) applications $500.00 $500.00 L N 

Development application advertising as required under Development 

Control Plan 56 - Notification $500.00 $500.00 L N 

Development application advertising for development for which an 

environmental planning instrument requires notice to be given 

otherwise than as referred to above $1,105.00 $1,105.00 L N 

DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING 

Section 88 Certificate Conveyancing Act (Cl 44 Conveyancing Reg 2003) 

Section 88G certificate (Conveyancing) $10.00 $10.00 L N 

Section 88G certificate (Conveyancing) express service $80.00 $85.00 R N 

Subdivision Certificates - Torrens, strata and company title 

Endorsement of any final plan of subdivision (linen plan release) 

$350.00 plus $70 each 

lot (other than strata) 

created and $55 for 

each strata lot created 

$360.00 plus $75 each 

lot (other than strata) 

created and $60 for 

each strata lot created F N 

Lodgement of amended plan of subdivision $130.00 $135.00 F N 

Note: subject to 10% GST when relating to contestable works. 

Legal Documents 

Endorsement of legal documents related to development including 

Section 88E, positive covenant, and restriction on use. 

$155.00 plus $515 

where Council seal is 

required 

$160.00 plus $515 


required F N 

Endorsement for release or variation of easement, covenant, 

restriction, etc 

$155.00 plus $515 


required 

$160.00 plus $515 


required F N 

Endorsement of Section 88B instruments $240.00 $250.00 F N 

Lodgement of amended 88B instrument $70.00 $75.00 F N 

Infrastructure Restoration 

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For residential development activity - minor building activity up to 

$10,000 nil nil Z Y 

For residential development activity - $10,001 to $20,000 $80.00 $80.00 F Y 

For residential development activity - over $20,001 

$80.00 plus 0.15% of 

building value. 

$80.00 plus 0.15% of 

building value. F Y 

Commercial demolitions $900.00 $900.00 F Y 

Residential demolitions $330.00 $330.00 F Y 

All commercial development activities 

Miscellaneous Engineering Assessments 

$80.00 plus 0.25% of 

building value 

$80.00 plus 0.25% of 

building value F Y 

Traffic and construction management plan (CC's) assessment fee $300.00 $340.00 P Y 

Traffic and construction management plan (CC's) re-assessment fee 30% of original fee 30% of original fee G Y 

Plan Assessment & Inspection 

Engineering plan assessment and works inspection - submission of 

engineering plans per A1 plan sheet (re-submission 30% extra) $240.00 $250.00 F N 

Engineering plan assessment and works inspection - submission of 

engineering plans per A3 plan sheet (re-submission 30% extra) $210.00 $220.00 F N 

Engineering plan assessment and works inspection - driveways for 

medium density, mixed use and commercial developments (resubmission 

30% extra) $310.00 $320.00 F N 

Re-assessment of any engineering plan assessments, additional 

works inspections 30% of original fee 30% of original fee F Y 

Inspections eg general site inspection, works incomplete or 

unsatisfactory etc $190.00 $195.00 F Y 

Note: Engineering plan and works inspection fees for roadworks 

or drainage associated with development. 

BUILDING 

Hoarding application– non refundable $110.00 $115.00 F N 

Temporary occupation of footpath by overhead protective type B 

hoarding during building operations, per metre, per week 

Temporary occupation of footpath by fence or type A hoarding during 

building operations, per metre, per week 

$15 per week in 

commercial and mixed 

commercial zones and 

$7 per week for 

residential and other 

zones 






zones 






zones F N 






zones F N 

Inspection 

Inspection/compliance certificate (critical phase inspections) per 

inspection $185.00 $190.00 F Y 

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Re-inspection (per inspection) $185.00 $190.00 F Y 

Additional requested inspections (staged construction) - per inspection $185.00 $190.00 F Y 

Certificates - notices Sec 735A Local Government Act 

Certificate Section 735A Local Government Act, outstanding notice, 

order, notifications $125.00 $125.00 F N 

Certificate as to outstanding notice or order, (EPA Act) Section 121ZP $125.00 $125.00 F N 

Private Certifiers ( Cl 263 EP&A Reg 2000) 

Registration of documents/certificates - submitted by accredited 

certifier (IPRT) - Note: Fees are charged per document $36.00 $36.00 L N 

Appointment of Council as Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) 

Council holds the right to withhold all fees or partially refund if 

processing or assessment has been commenced prior to notification 

to withdraw application & services. 

Less than $12,000 $105.00 $110.00 F Y 

$12,001 to $30,000 $210.00 $215.00 F Y 

$30,001 to $100,000 $320.00 $330.00 F Y 

$100,001 to 500,000 $540.00 $560.00 F Y 

$500,001 to $1,000,000 $800.00 $830.00 F Y 

Over $1,000,000 

$800 plus $0.50 per 

$1000 or part there of 

over $1,000,000. 

$830 plus $0.50 per 

$1000 or part there of 

over $1,000,000. F Y 

Note 1. The fees outlined above cover Council being appointed 

as PCA and include issuing of an Occupation Certificate on 

completion of the works for single residential development only. 

Note 2.Fees do not cover inspections. 

Note 3.Multi unit development and large commercial 

development occupation certification fees will be required to be 

paid as per Council’s Schedule of Fees. 

Note 4.If Council is appointed to replace a private accredited 

certifier on a partially completed project, then the full fee is 

payable to compensate for having to familiarise with the status 

of the project. 

Occupation Certificates 

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Single residential development and commercial less than 200 sq 

metres $110.00 $115.00 F Y 

Residential flat building/own houses/dual occupancy $110.00 $115.00 F Y 

Commercial building over 200sq metres $430.00 $445.00 F Y 

Building Certificate - Section 149D E P & A Act ( Cl 260 3A and 3B - 

Additional fees unauthorised works 

Building Certificates where works erected or altered in contravention 

of the Act without the prior consent vide DA/CDC/CC of Council in the 

period of 24 months immediately preceding the date of the application 

Nil 

The fee payable is the 

total of the amount of 

the prescribed DA fee 

and the prescribed CC 

fee relating to the 

erection or alteration of 

any part of the building 

to which the application 

relates: OR The 

additional fee payable 

is the amount of the 

prescribed CDC fee 

relating to the erection 

or alteration of any part 

of the building to which 

the application relates 

L 

N 

Building Certificate - Section 149D E P & A Act ( Cl 260 EP&A Reg 2000) 

Copy of certificate $13.00 $13.00 L N 

Class 1 or X building $250.00 $250.00 L N 

Certified copy of certificate $13.00 $13.00 L N 

Other classes -, exceeding 200 square metres but not exceeding 

2,000 square metres - plus additional $0.50 cents per square metre for 

each square metre over 200 $250.00 $250.00 L N 

Additional inspections - per inspection $90.00 $90.00 L Y 

In any case, where the application relates to a part of a building and 

that part consists of an external wall only or does not otherwise have a 

floor area $250.00 $250.00 L N 

Exceeding 2,000 square metres - plus additional $0.075 cents per 

square metre over 2,000 

$1,165 plus additional 

$0.075 cents 

$1,165 plus additional 

$0.075 cents L N 

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Certificate of compliance ( Cls 16 and 17 Swimming Pool Reg) $70.00 $70.00 L N 

Application for exemption ( Cls 12 and 13 Swimming Pool Reg) $70.00 $70.00 L N 

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES 

Construction Certificates - S109C 

Fee based on estimated cost of works: 

Less than $5,000 $165.00 $170.00 R Y 

From $5,001 -10,000 $270.00 $280.00 R Y 

From $10,001-$30,000 $555.00 $575.00 R Y 

From $30,001 – $100,000 $820.00 $850.00 R Y 

From $100,001 – $200,000 $1,315.00 $1,360.00 R Y 

From $200,001 – $500,000 $1,850.00 $1,915.00 R Y 

From $500,001 – $1,000,000 $2,750.00 $2,850.00 R Y 

Over $1,000,000 

Development - plans & specifications 

$2,750 plus $1.45per 

$1,000 or part thereof 

over $1,000,000 

$2,850 plus $1.45per 

$1,000 or part thereof 

over $1,000,000 R Y 

Certification of additional copies of documents - certified copy of 

documents $65.00 $65.00 F N 

Certification of additional copies of plans – per sheet $25.00 $25.00 F N 

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATION 

COMPANION ANIMALS 

Cats 

Lifetime registration – desexed $40.00 $40.00 L N 

Lifetime registration - not desexed $150.00 $150.00 L N 

Lifetime registration of animal owned by pensioner - desexed $15.00 $15.00 L N 

Lifetime registration of animal owned by pensioner – not desexed $150.00 $150.00 L N 

Lifetime - registration of animal owned by breeder $40.00 $40.00 L N 

Dogs 

Lifetime registration – desexed $40.00 $40.00 L N 

Lifetime registration - not desexed $150.00 $150.00 L N 

Lifetime registration of animal owned by pensioner - desexed $15.00 $15.00 L N 

Lifetime registration of animal owned by pensioner – not desexed $150.00 $150.00 L N 

Lifetime registration of animal owned by breeder $40.00 $40.00 L N 

Animal Control 

Note: Animal impounding (payable to Council’s service provider) 

Impounding release (dogs) $50.00 $50.00 F N 

Dog maintenance for subsequent days or part thereof $30.00 $30.00 F N 

Cat impounding and release $30.00 $30.00 F N 

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Cat maintenance for subsequent days or part thereof $25.00 $25.00 F N 

Sale of dog poo bags $5.00 $5.00 R Y 

Fines Statute 

Charges set by NSW government agencies 

Impounding 

Illuminated advertising signs (includes unilluminated real estate signs) $260.00 $270.00 F N 

Impounded advertising signage (plus any additional costs incurred by 

Council) $155.00 $160.00 F N 

A-Frame signs $105.00 $110.00 F N 

Banners - community organisations $50.00 $55.00 F N 

Banners - commercial organisations $105.00 $110.00 F N 

General Articles $85.00 $90.00 F N 

REGULATED PREMISES INSPECTION 

Hairdressers, barber shops and beauty salons plus $100 per hour 

after the first hour (per inspection) $120.00 $125.00 F Y 

Food premises plus $100 per hour after the first hour (per inspection) 

Note:Premises found to be fully compliant with Food Standards Code 

on 2nd mandatory annual inspection will not incur a fee. $120.00 $125.00 F Y 

Boarding houses plus $100 per hour after the first hour $120.00 $125.00 F Y 

Skin penetration (Public Health Act and brothels) $120.00 $125.00 F Y 

School canteens (per inspection) $80.00 $80.00 F Y 

Non-profit community group food outlet (per inspection) $30.00 $30.00 F Y 

Regulated systems $140.00 $145.00 F Y 

SECTION 68 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT APPLICATIONS 

Install a manufactured home, moveable dwelling or associated 

structure on land $430.00 $445.00 F N 

Place waste containers in a public place (SKIP BINS): Application 

- non refundable 

Required within 24 hours New $150.00 R Y 

Required within 24 > 48 hours New $130.00 R Y 

General - more than 48 hours New $115.00 R Y 

Skip bin 0 – 6 cubic metres (per week or part thereof) $85.00 $90.00 F N 

Skip bin 6 – 10 cubic metres (per week or part thereof) $105.00 $110.00 F N 

Skip bin 10 cubic metres and above (per week or part thereof) $155.00 $160.00 F N 

Construct temporary enclosure for purpose of entertainment $250.00 $260.00 F N 

Operate a system of sewage management $250.00 $260.00 F N 

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Outdoor Dining or Display of Goods on Footpath Application ( non 

refundable) $250.00 $260.00 F N 

Plus rental per square metre per annum of occupied space – this is to 

be paid on a pro-rata basis for period 1 July-30 June 

Engage in a trade or Business on Community Land 

$100 per sq metre per 

annum 

Temporary stall $30 per 

day, Annual Fee $150, 

Charity Community 

Groups $60 Annual 

Fee 


annum F N 

Temporary stall $80 

per day, Charity 

Community Groups 

$20 per day, $60 

Annual Fee F N 

Direct or procure a theatrical, musical or other entertainment for the 

public on community land $75.00 $75.00 F N 

Play a musical instrument or sing for fee or reward on community land 

(busking): Application - non refundable (includes 1 month busking if 

approved). Note: Children under 18 free, but application must be 

made and permit granted before commencing activity. $20.00 $20.00 F N 

Per additional month $20.00 $20.00 F N 

Annual $130.00 $130.00 F N 

Operate a loudspeaker or sound amplifying device on community land $50.00 $50.00 F N 

Deliver a public address or hold a religious service or public meeting 

on community land $100.00 $150.00 F N 

Stand Plant, swing , hoist or pump goods across or over any part 

of a public road or footpath (cranes & Concrete pumps): 

Application (non refundable) 

Required within 24 hours New $180.00 R Y 

Required within 24 > 48 hours New $130.00 R Y 

Required more than 48 hours New $120.00 R Y 

Plus rental per day, or extended period, to stand plant, swing, hoist or 

pump over the footway or road area 

$90 per day 

$500 up to 3 months 


$2,000 up to 12 

months. 

$95 per day 



$2,100 up to 12 

months. F N 

Expose or allow to be exposed any article in or on or so as to 

overhang any part of the road or outside a shop window or doorway 

abutting the road, or hang the article beneath an awning over the road 

(display goods on footpath, & storage of building materials on 

footpath): Display goods on footpath: Application (non refundable) $250.00 $260.00 F N 

Plus rental per square metre per annum of occupied space - this is to 

be paid on a pro-rata basis for period 1 July–30 June 


annum 


annum F N 

Store building materials on footpath: Application (non refundable) $105.00 $115.00 F N 

Plus rental per square metre per week, or part thereof - minimum 

charge of 5 square metres per week 

Single dwellings $15 

per sq metre, Other 

$25 per sq metre 

Single dwellings $15 

per sq metre, Other 

$25 per sq metre F N 

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Install a domestic oil or solid fuel heater $100.00 $100.00 F N 

Install or operate amusement devices $150.00 $150.00 F N 

Use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any 

article in a public place (mobile food vendors & temporary food stalls) 

per day $30.00 $40.00 F N 

Annual - to be paid on a pro-rata basis for the period 1 July-30 June $120.00 $150.00 F N 

Review of determination $180.00 $180.00 F N 

Modified application $80.00 $80.00 F N 

Request for extension of time $80.00 $80.00 F N 

PARKING 

Culworth Avenue Car Park - per day $5.00 $5.00 F Y 

NOXIOUS WEEDS 

Noxious Weeds Act 1993 Certificate (Section 64) $125.00 $125.00 F N 

CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE 

Out of hours permit $220.00 $220.00 F N 

Out of hours permit (emergency application) $330.00 $330.00 F N 

LANDSCAPING 

Landscaping Bonds - Community Land 

Tree protection: new dwellings, alterations & additions & all nonresidential 

Min $1,000 

Max.$10,000 (if over 

$10,000, requires a 

report to Council) 

Min $1,000 

Max.$10,000 (if over 


report to Council) F N 

Landscape restoration: new dwellings, alterations & additions & all nonresidential 

Min.$2,000 - 

Max.$10,000 (over 


report to Council) 

Min.$2,000 - 

Max.$10,000 (over 


report to Council) F N 

Vegetation Management Plan assessment $250.00 $250.00 F N 

FIRE SAFETY 

Annual Fire Safety Statements S177 E P & A Regulations 2000 

Administration fee processing annual fire safety statement 

Commercial premises New $50.00 R Y 

Administration fee processing annual fire safety statement Multi 

Residential/Seniors Living/Nursing Homes/Boarding Houses 

premises New $50.00 R Y 

Administration fee processing annual fire safety statement Child Care 

Centres premises New $50.00 R Y 

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ADOPTED 




Pricing 


Administration fee processing annual fire safety statement Schools 

premises New $50 per school R Y 

Administration fee processing annual fire safety statement Churches, 

charitable organisations premises New Nil R Y 

Administration fee processing of Supplementary annual fire safety 

statement Commercial premises New $50.00 R Y 


statement Multi Residential/Seniors Living/Nursing 

Homes/Boarding Houses premises New $30.00 R Y 


statement Child Care Centres premises New $50.00 R Y 


statement Schools premises New $50 per school R Y 


statement Churches, charitable organisations premises New Nil R Y 

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