Sewer and water policy

The Sewer and Water Connection Policy details the water and sewerage connection requirements for new developments, as well as details regarding water and sewer connection eligibility, connection costs, as well as clarifying ownership and maintenance responsibility of sewer and water connections.

The Sewer and Water Capital Contribution Policy is to state Council’s policy regarding sewer and/or water capital contribution credits.

Council is empowered to collect developer contributions for sewer and water under Section 64 of the Local Government Act, 1993. The Section 64 Assistance for Small Business Policy exists to assist Clarence Valley commercial and industrial small businesses by reducing applicable Section 64 contributions by up to 2ET.