Small areas within the municipality do not have access to reticulated sewerage. For these properties sewage (toilet wastewater) and sullage (wastewater from baths, sinks, laundry, showers etc), must be treated and contained within the boundaries of the property using a septic wastewater system. Under the Environment Protection Act 2017 property owners must obtain a permit to connect additional wastewater fixtures, install, alter or use a septic system.
Install or Alter Septic Tank Septic Tank Permit Extension Septic Tank Copy of Plan Application
Land Capability Assessments
Land Capability Assessments (LCA) Consultants can be found in the yellow pages directory under Engineers/Geotechnical Engineers or Soil Testers.
Where is my Septic Tank System Located
If you move into a property and you are unsure of the type and/or location of your septic tank and disposal field is located, contact our Health Services team and submit a request for Request for a Septic Tank Plan form with payment of the appropriate fee. Council will review records to see whether we have details on the septic system. If plans are not available the fee will be refunded.