Rates, water billing, fees & charges
Rates
Council collects rates each year to fund essential services such as waste and recycling collection, roads, water, parks, and community facilities. Here you will find all the information you need to know about your rates
Water billing
Council charges for water to recover the cost of supplying safe, reliable drinking water and maintaining essential infrastructure such as reservoirs, pipes, and treatment plants. Here you will find all the information you need to know about water usage and billing
Fees & charges
Council's statutory fees and commercial charges are set each financial year and take effect from 1 July. Here you will find a full list of Fees and Charges adopted for the current financial year
Last Updated: 6 February 2026
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