Submit a plumbing and drainage application

The following information aims to assist applicants to successfully submit an application for plumbing and drainage work to us. Application submission options and application requirements are listed b...

Permits and commencing plumbing work

Some alterations and additions to dwellings and commercial buildings may be done as notifiable work plumber self-certification (Form 4 - see link to forms in Related information), meaning that no Coun...

Plumbing inspections

Once Council is satisfied that the submitted application and documentation meets the relevant legislative requirements and standards, a permit will be issued to the applicant and the owner. A permit f...

Responsible person for plumbing work & inspection requirements

Information 012 The responsible person is a licensed person for the work; and The person who performs, directs the performance of, or supervises, the work; or For on-site sewerage work that must ...

Water meter connections

Information 040 Information 046 A water meter is a device that records the amount of water being used on your property. The meter known as the "primary" meter is situated at the property boundary. ...

Stormwater drainage

Stormwater is rainwater that runs off surfaces such as natural ground surfaces, roads, roofs (roofwater), car parks, hardstand areas and any other thing or surface that exists. Water that is unable t...

Backflow prevention

Backflow prevention is a term used to refer to the prevention of an unwanted reverse flow of water from a potentially polluted source into the drinking water supply. Backflow occurs when a condition ...

Greywater systems

Information 019 Greywater is domestic waste water generated from showers, baths, spas, wash basins and laundries which can be diverted for use on lawns and gardens. Toilet waste and kitchen sink grey...

On-site sewerage facility (OSSF)

A large number of properties across the region are not connected to a reticulated sewerage system. The treatment and disposal of all wastewater generated on these properties must be undertaken by an o...