Cairns Regional Council

Environment, Water & Waste

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Plumbing Services

The Water & Waste plumbing section is responsible for:
  • Plumbing assessment and inspections on plumbing work on all buildings in the Cairns regional area. They also issue compliance certificates.
  • Inspection and testing on water supply and sewage installation in new subdivisions.
  • Assessment and approval of applications for buildings over or adjacent to Council's sewer mains, and relocation of sewer mains.
  • Assessment and approval of applications for water services greater than 20mm.
  • For development in sewered areas (copies of sewerage plans are available.)


On-site Treatment in unsewered Areas

For development in unsewered areas a site and soil evaluation report is required to be submitted to Water & Waste for approval prior to a building certifier issuing a building approval.

 

 

Backflow Prevention

Back flow prevention valves are to be tested and registered annually (Registration Fee: $17.00) Test results are recorded by Water & Waste and a renewal certificate will be issued on the anniversary dates of installation.

The following are responsible for the testing and reporting:

  • H2O Consultants
  • PJF Plumbing
  • Taloma Plumbing
  • Troy Hernderson
  • J.Booty
  • Bucks Plumbing
  • John Sidney & Co.