The Nhulunbuy Corporation’s Schedule of Fees and Charges is adopted annually. The schedule is a list of fees for all chargeable services, requests, applications, approvals, licences, hire bookings and memberships. Fees and charges are determined by the Nhulunbuy Corporation each year and contribute towards helping us provide services and facilities for the residents of Nhulunbuy.

Administration

Business paper and Town Board Minutes
Cost
GST
Email - PDF format
Free
Y
Planning and Development
Cost
GST
Certified copy of document, map or plan
$79.00
Y
Other
Cost
GST
Archival research - search and supply per hour
$79.00
Y
Access to personal information
Cost
GST
Processing charges per hour (in accordance with Privacy Act)
$79.00
Y
Photocopying (A3 and A4)
Cost
GST
Photocopying - black and white per copy
$0.60
Y
Photocopying - colour per copy
$1.10
Y
Rates
Cost
GST
Reprints of Rates, Electricity and Water Notices per copy
$11.00
Y
Dishonoured Cheque/Direct Debit fee
$34.00
Y
Written Certificate of Fees & Charges
$251.00
Y
Rates Instalment Charge
$45.00
Y

Animal Management - Dog Registrations

Impounding, release and administrative fees
Cost
GST
Impound Fee - Unregistered Dog
$210.00
N
Impound Fee - Registered Dog
$113.00
N
Additional fee for dog impounded out of hours
$113.00
N
Dog Pound fee per day after Day 1
$56.00
N
Dog Release Fee
$68.00
Y
Replacement Tag
$8.00
Y
Microchip implantation (per dog ONLY when Vet not available)
$101.00
Y
Infringements Reminder Notice Charge
Cost
GST
Reminder Letter Charge
$23.00
Y
Full Financial Year 1 January to 31 December
Cost
GST
Normal Whole Dog
$113.00
N
Normal De-sexed Dog
$22.00
N
Concession Whole Dog
$82.00
N
Concession De-sexed Dog
$15.00
N
Declared Dangerous Dog
$500.00
N
Authorised Non- Resident Visitor Permits - 1 Month
POA
Y
Lifetime Registration - only for de-sexed and microchipped dogs
$92.00
Y
Property License fees (3 Dog Permit - annual)
Cost
GST
January to December Full Year
POA
N
Property Licence Fee - Concession (all dogs desexed)

**Concession card and all 3 dogs desexed

POA
N
Chemical Euthanasia of Animals
Cost
GST
Small Animal (<1kg)
$63.00
Y
Cat Euthanasia
$ 190.00
Y
Small Dog (<10kg)
$200.00
Y
Medium Dog (10-30kg)
$260.00
Y
Large Dog (>30kg limited to 60kg)
$300.00
Y
Aftercare (Storage / Burial of Chemically Euthanized Animals)
Cost
GST
<10kg Animal
$50.00
Due to the use of chemical euthanasia the animal will be retained by the Nhulunbuy Corporation.
Y
10 - 30kg Animal
$90.00
Due to the use of chemical euthanasia the animal will be retained by the Nhulunbuy Corporation.
Y
>30kg Limited to 60kg Animal
$130.00
Due to the use of chemical euthanasia the animal will be retained by the Nhulunbuy Corporation.
Y

Burial Fees - Nhulunbuy Cemetery

Title
Cost
GST
Site excavation for burials (Payable to NC)
$1,690.00
Y
Nhulunbuy Cemetery Plot Fee (Payable to Cemetery Trust)
$615.00
N
Plaque Memorial W all Installation (Payable to NC)
$68.00
Y

Cat Shed Hire

Cat Shed Hire - Community Groups
Cost
GST
Cat Shed Hire - Monday to Thursday per hour - Community Groups
$17.00
Y
Cat Shed Hire - Friday to Sunday per hour - Community Groups
$31.00
Y
Cat Shed Hire - Commercial
Cost
GST
Cat Shed Hire - Monday to Thursday per hour - Commercial
$28.00
Y
Cat Shed Hire - Friday to Sunday per hour - Commercial
$51.00
Y
Cat Shed Hire Bond
$500.00
N

Entertainment, events and trading

Title
Cost
GST
BBQ Trailer bond (refundable)
$500.00
N
BBQ Trailer daily hire
$68.00
Y
Bouncy Castle bond (refundable)
$500.00
N
Bouncy Castle daily hire
$461.00
Y
Bouncy Castle Operator
POA
Y
Portable Stage bond (refundable)
$500.00
N
Portable Stage daily hire
$282.00
Y
Tables and Chairs bond (refundable)
$200.00
N
Daily hire - chairs
$3.40
Y
Daily hire - table
$7.00
Y
Nhulunbuy Corporation Boardroom bond (refundable)
$50.00
N
Nhulunbuy Corporation Boardroom hire fee per day
$169.00
Y
Nhulunbuy Corporation Boardroom hire fee per hour (8am to 4.30pm)
$34.00
Y
Events - Preparation of Traffic Management Plan
$1281.00
Y
Events - Temporary Road Closure Fee (min for first 2 hrs)
$768.00
Y
Events - Temporary Road Closure Fee (min after first 2 hrs)
$225.00
Y

Gove Airport Charges

Title
Cost
GST
Terminal Levy (per passenger)
$14.90
Y
Airport landing fee (per tonne)
$22.00
Y
Aviation safety and security fee (per departing passenger)
$7.30
Y
Car Rental Bay per bay
$912.00
Y
Visitor Identification card issue per card
$36.00
Y
Call Out Fee
$394.00
Y

Gove Peninsula Waste Management Facility

Domestic Waste (on lease users only)
Cost
GST
Replacement 140 litre Wheelie Bin
$128.00
Y
Repair 140 litre Wheelie Bin
$79.00
Y
Domestic Waste - green waste, household waste (excluding whitegoods, vehicles and machinery parts/tyres - as per fees and charges)
Free
Y
Commercial/Industrial General Waste
Cost
GST
Car
$17.00
Y
Ute/Trailer
$49.00
Y
Ute/Trailer with hungry boards
$82.00
Y
Truck 2T - 5T (tare)
$410.00
Y
Truck 5T - 10T (tare)
$845.00
Y
Truck over 10T (tare)
$1,229.00
Y
Semi Truck
$2,459.00
Y
Rear Loader 2T - 5T
$435.00
Y
Side Loader 5T - 10T
$794.00
Y
Commercial/Industrial Clean Green Waste
Cost
GST
Car
Free
Y
Ute/Trailer
Free
Y
Ute/Trailer with hungry boards
Free
Y
Truck 2T - 5T (tare)
$180.00
Y
Truck 5T - 10T (tare)
$379.00
Y
Truck over 10T (tare)
$563.00
Y
Tyres - rims must be removed
Cost
GST
Tyres – Passenger Cars/Trailers/Quad Bikes and 4WD (per tyre)
$10.00
Y
Tyres – Trucks < 22.5 inches (per tyre)
$88.00
Y
Tyres – Heavy Machinery > 22.5 inches (per tyre)
$205.00
Y
Motor vehicles - battery and oil must be removed
Cost
GST
Vehicles delivered - oil removed per vehicle
$307.00
Y
Other
Cost
GST
Whitegoods - (stoves, fridges, freezer, washing machines, AC units) not containing Chlorofluorcarbon

 ** Proof of degassing required

$41.00
Y
Electronic waste - computers, printers, televisions etc
Free
Y
Boats (by arrangement subject to validation of material being an acceptable waste)
POA
Y
Specialised Items for Disposal (Not listed above)
POA
Y
Dead animals
Cost
GST
Small (eg dog/cat)
POA
Y
Medium (eg large dog)
POA
Y
Large (eg buffalo)
POA
Y
Listed Waste
Cost
GST
Asbestos Disposal fee - less than 1 cubic metre (minimum charge)
$113.00
Per Cubic Metre
Y
Asbestos Disposal fee 1 - 10 cubic metres
$507.00
Per Cubic Metre
Y
Asbestos Disposal fee - More than 10 Cubic Metres
POA
Per Cubic Metre
Y
Confidential documents (per wheelie bin)
$256.00
Y

Hindle Ovals

Annual hire
Cost
GST
Cleaning Bond (refundable)
$1281.00
N
Annual hire (January - December) - children activities only
$487.00
Y
Annual hire (January - December) - adult & children activities
$789.00
Y
Casual Hirer Charges for Hindle Oval 1 or 2
Cost
GST
Non-profit/school/community group per hour
$45.00
Y
Non-profit/school/community group per day
$179.00
Y
Commercial Groups per hour
$90.00
Y
Commercial Groups per day
$394.00
Y
Commercial Hire Bond
$1250.00
N
Stage Hire (Hindle 1) - 2 hrs
$34.00
Y
Kiosk hire fee (including amenities) - per hour
$34.00
Y
Amenities hire (excludes cleaning)
$68.00
Y
Key Deposit
$102.00
N
Key replacement per key
$141.00
Y
Town Oval Storage Sheds per year
$451.00
Y
Town Oval Storage Sheds bond
$500.00
N
Grandstand hire
$282.00
Y
Grandstand hire bond
$500.00
N
Lighting Tower Hire - full day rate
$169.00
Y
Lighting Tower Hire bond
$500.00
N

Miscellaneous fees

Impounding
Cost
GST
Release fee – per shopping trolley
$28.00
Y
Release fee - unauthorised advertising boards and other items on footpaths and roads
$61.00
Y
Damages to NCL Property
Cost
GST
Oncharged Damages to NCL Property
Cost + 10%
Y
Vehicles
Cost
GST
Abandoned vehicle fees (plus removal costs)
$282.00
Y
Industrial Signage
Cost
GST
Industrial Estate Sign - Purchase
$225.00
Y
Industrial Estate Sign - Annual Fee
$113.00
Y
Supply & Install Blue & White (business) signs - in accordance with NCL Directional Sign Policy)
$338.00
Y
Disabled Parking Permits
Cost
GST
Disability Parking Permit - Individual

Individual disability parking permits are issued for up to 3 years.

$20
Y
Disability Parking Permit - Community Organisation

Community Organisation disability parking permits are issued on an annual basis.

$20
Y

Mobile Service Provider & Home Trading Permit Fees

Home Trading & Mobile Trading Permit Fees
Cost
GST
Mobile & Home Trader Application & Licence Fee (New Application)
$507.00
Y
Annual Mobile and Home Trader Fees
$338.00
Y

Nhulunbuy Aquatic Centre

Annual pass
Cost
GST
Corporate Full Year
POA
Y
Family full year
$423.00
Y
Family concession full year - 50%
$211.50
Y
Single full year
$215.00
Y
Single concession full year
$131.00
Y
Barra Swimming Club 20% discount (Family full year ONLY)
$338.40
Y
School Annual Admission Feb to Dec (payable by commencement of school year) *Does not include school carnivals or end of year breakups
$1,281.00
Y
6 month pass
Cost
GST
Family 6 months
$233.00
Y
Family concession 6 months - 50%
$116.50
Y
Single 6 months
$138.00
Y
Single concession 6 months
$69.00
Y
3 month pass
Cost
GST
Family 3 months
$131.00
Y
Family concession 3 months - 50%
$65.50
Y
Single 3 months
$77.00
Y
Single concession 3 months
$38.50
Y
2 month pass
Cost
GST
Family 2 months
$97.00
Y
Family concession 2 months - 50%
$51.00
Y
Single 2 months
$61.00
Y
Single concession 2 months
$30.50
Y
1 month pass
Cost
GST
Family 1 month
$56.00
Y
Family concession 1 month - 50%
$28.00
Y
Single 1 month
$34.00
Y
Single concession 1 month
$21.00
Y
Membership FOB (can be re-used for membership renewals)
$28.00
Y
Single entry
Cost
GST
Adults
$6.00
Y
Children (under 3 years of age free)
$3.00
Y
Concession card holder
$3.00
Y
Group entry (10+ People)
Cost
GST
Non-profit/school/community group/swim school/fitness group (under 16 years)
$2.60
Y
Non-profit/school/community group/swim school/fitness group (adults) per person
$3.60
Y
Commercial per person
$3.60
Y
Lane hire (in addition to entry fee)
Cost
GST
Lane hire - non-profit/school/community group per lane (per hour)
$10.00
Y
Lane hire - commercial per lane (per hour)
$15.00
Y
Pool hire (during lifeguard hours only) maximum 6 hours
Cost
GST
Non-profit/school/community group/swim school per hour
$67.00
Y
Commercial per hour
$128.00
Y
Bond (refundable)
$500.00
N
Lifeguard per hour
$79.00
Y
Kiosk staff per hour
$79.00
Y
Pool inflatable hire (in conjunction with Pool hire only)
Cost
GST
Bond (refundable)
$500.00
N
Hire for 2 hours
$138.00
Y
Fitness and other classes/uses
Cost
GST
Venue / Space hire (first two hours)
$56.00
Y

Other Equipment Day Hire

Title
Cost
GST
Bollard Hire
POA
Y
700mm Reflective Cones
POA
Y
Barrier Mesh
POA
Y
Hi Vis Vests
POA
Y
Star Pickets
POA
Y
140lt Bins
POA
Y

Planning and Development

Pre Transfer / Development Permit / Building Permit
Cost
GST
Request for advice / variation / inspection (hourly rate applicable)
POA
Y
Inspection Fees
Cost
GST
Sub-lease transfer residential (initial inspection and report, follow up inspection as required)
$789.00
Y
Sub-lease transfer industrial (initial inspection and report, follow up inspection as required)
$789.00
Y
Subsequent Residential Building Inspection fee
$225.00
Y
Subsequent Industrial Building Inspection fee
$225.00
Y
Shipping Container Permit Application (Temporary)
$154.00
Y
Pool & Spa Safety Certificate Application
$248.00
Y
Pool & Spa Inspection
$267.00
Y
Development Application
Cost
GST
Works valued $5,000 or less
$113.00
Y
Works valued $5,001 to $50,000
$253.00
Y
Works valued $50,001 to $1 million
$1,162.00
Y
Works valued over $1 million
POA
Y
Variation of Development Permit Application Fee & Additional Charges

Request for Variation advice / inspection  (hourly rate also applicable, determined on application)

10% of original 2024 Application fee or $180.00 Minimum
POA (hourly rate)
Y
Retrospective Development Application - after works done
Double above
Y
Development Application - other
Cost
GST
Subdivision - with new road
$1,127.00
Y
Plus price per lot
$563.00
Y
Subdivision or Consolidation of lots
$1,127.00
Y
Plus price per lot
$225.00
Y
Change of Use (no physical development - Group 3)
POA
Y
Change of Use (no physical development) - Group 4
POA
Y
Activity approvals
Cost
GST
Sewer approval to connect (including one inspection by Nhulunbuy Corporation plumber)
$789.00
Y
Plumbing and drainage inspections additional inspections
$338.00
Y
Excavation permit
$225.00
Y
Development Application document - search and supply
Cost
GST
Development Application files
$169.00
Y
Building Application (BA)
Cost
GST
Group 1 (minor works)
$242.00
Y
Group 2 (car ports, patios, pergolas, garden sheds & minor building additions)
$363.00
Y
Group 3 (residential dwellings & major additions)

Plus square metre charge group 3

$1,265.00
$2.42 per square metre
Y
Group 3 (residential dwellings & major additions) Certified

Plus square metre charge group 3

$726.00
$2.42 per square metre
Y
Group 4 (industrial & commercial buildings additions)

Plus square metre charge group 4

$1,815.00
$4.40 per square metre
Y
Group 4 (industrial & commercial buildings additions) Certified

Plus square metre charge group 4

$968.00
$4.40 per square metre
Y
Performance bond BA Group 3 & 4
POA
N
Headworks/Kerb bond BA Group 3 & 4
POA
N
Infrastructure Charges
POA
N
Retrospective BA (application after works done)
double above
Y
Variation of Building Permit Application Fee & Additional Charges

Request for variation advice / inspection (hourly rate also applicable, determined on application)

10% of original 2024 Application fee or $180.00 Minimum
POA (hourly rate)
Y
Demolition applications
$282.00
Y
Additional Inspections
$242.00
Y

Sewerage

Title
Cost
GST
Pipe disconnections
$461.00
Y
New Connection - 100mm sewer service
$1,690.00
Y
New Connection - Commercial
POA
Y
Call out fee
$338.00
Y
Septic Waste
Cost
GST
Septic waste per kilolitre (on-lease)
$23.00
Y
Septic Waste per kilolitre (off-lease)
$45.00
Y

South Oval (Hire & associated costs)

Title
Cost
GST
Carnival South Oval hire ONLY per day (Additional charges for hire of generator / garbage collection / portaloos apply)
$225.00
Y
Generator Hire (South Oval ONLY) bond
$1,000.00
N
Generator Hire (South Oval ONLY) Dry Hire Per Day* Note Fuel must be provided by NCL which will also be charged back at the current fuel pricing at time of hire
$169.00
Y
Rubbish Bin Hire (x1) per week (including delivery) & Rubbish Collection (Twice per week) (minimum 10 units)
$90.00
Y
South Oval Bond
$1000.00
N
Line Marking - All Sports
$197.00
Y

Tourism

Interpretive Tours
Cost
GST
Lagoon Interpretive Tour (per adult)
POA
Y
Lagoon Interpretive Tour (per Senior)
POA
Y
Lagoon Interpretive Tour (Per child 5-17)
POA
Y
Lagoon Interpretive Tour (Family)
POA
Y
Lagoon Interpretive Tour - Group Bookings
POA
Y

Town Hall Hire

Town Hall
Cost
GST
Casual Hire – Monday to Thursday per hour
$34.00
Y
Casual Hire - Friday to Sunday per hour
$68.00
Y
Hall Hire - Full Day
$256.00
Y
Hall Hire - Half Day - (4hrs)
$128.00
Y
Hall Hire - Fri-Sun - Half Day - (4hrs)
$256.00
Y
Hall Hire - Fri-Sun - Full Day
$487.00
Y
Hall Hire bond
$500.00
N
Hire of projector (per day)
$80.00
Y
Hire of audio equipment (per day)
$100.00
Y

Water supply

New Water Meter - based on meter location being within 6.5 metres of water
Cost
GST
Water Meter 20mm per meter
$1,281.00
Y
Water Meter 25mm per meter
$1,742.00
Y
Water Meter 40mm per meter
$3,176.00
Y
Water Meter 50mm per meter
$3,944.00
Y
Water Meter test - 20mm and 25mm (refunded if meter is faulty and reading high) per meter
$164.00
Y
Water Meter test - 40mm and 50mm (refunded if meter is faulty and reading high) per meter
$266.00
Y
Other charges
Cost
GST
Re-connection of water supply per connection
$154.00
Y
Water reading fee per meter
$26.00
Y
Re-read of Water Meter at clients request (refundable if error in read) per re-read
$51.00
Y
Placement of water flow restrictor per restrictor
$292.00
Y
Water Supplied
Cost
GST
Water Security Deposit
$200.00
N
Page last updated on 29 December 2023