Paper notice fee

Council will charge a $2.50 fee for all paper rates notices issued from January 2025. Ratepayers who receive their rates notice electronically, or who receive a pensioner rebate or self-funded retiree rebate, will be exempt.

Learn more about the paper notice fee.

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Holiday closure

Council’s customer service centres will close at 12:00 PM on Tuesday 24 December 2024. Normal business hours will resume at 8:30 AM on Thursday 2 January 2025.

You can contact Council during the closure by calling (07) 3205 0555.

Learn more about Council's holiday closure

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Building

Building approval

What structures require building approval and who approves them.

Approval vs finalisation

Outlines the difference between an approved application and a finalised application and how to request to finalise a file if required.

Placing a structure on your property

When building a structure on your property, such as a shed or carport, you may need to consider underground infrastructure (stormwater), Council easements or building envelopes and seek advice from a private certifier.

Swimming pools and spas

Property owners need to ensure certain regulations and criteria be met when including a pool or spa in their property.

Residential driveway crossover

What you need to know when constructing a residential driveway crossover.

Certificate of occupancy

Requirements for obtaining and displaying a certificate of occupancy.

Building and plumbing plans and information

How to request copies of approved building plans to assist with renovations, alterations, new structures and private building certifiers requesting building information.

Drainage - stormwater

Information on Council's stormwater drainage system, private stormwater infrastructure and maintenance responsibilities.

Building compliance inspections

When you purchase a property, you become responsible for the building work on the property.