Water Agencies (Charges) Amendment By-laws 2013 (WA)

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Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984

Water Agencies (Charges) Amendment

By-laws 2013

Made by the Minister under section 34 of the Act.

1.             Citation

These by-laws are the Water Agencies (Charges) Amendment
By-laws 2013.

2.             Commencement

These by-laws come into operation as follows —

(a) by-laws 1 and 2 — on the day on which these by-laws are published in the Gazette;
(b) the rest of the by-laws — on 1 July 2013.

3.             By-laws amended

garden purposes, in relation to the supply of water,
means the use of water for watering lawns and gardens
appurtenant to land, including lawns and gardens
growing in a street or road adjoining the land;
These by-laws amend the Water Agencies (Charges)
By-laws 1987.

4.             By-law 2 amended

(1) In by-law 2(1) insert in alphabetical order:
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(2) In by-law 2(1) in the definition of year:
(a) delete “1999/2000)” and insert:

1999/2000), subject to sub-bylaw (2A),

(b) in paragraph (b)(i) delete “31 October,” and insert:

31 August,

(c) in paragraph (b)(ii) delete “29 June” and insert:

30 June

(3) After by-law 2(1) insert:
(2A) For the purposes of the definition of year, for the
2012/2013 year the period set out in paragraph (b)(i) is
to end on a day determined by the Corporation, being a
day no earlier than 8 months after the commencement
of the period.

5.             By-law 6 amended

Delete by-law 6(1) and insert:

(1) Where a charge is to be assessed by reference to the
quantity of water concerned and, because of a
circumstance specified in sub-bylaw (2A), an accurate
meter reading measuring that quantity cannot be
obtained the charge is to be assessed by reference to a
quantity of water estimated by the Corporation —

(a)

by reference to a daily average of the quantity of water supplied in another period; or

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(b)

by adjusting the quantity registered by the meter to take account of an error found on testing the meter; or

(c)

on such other basis as the Corporation may determine.

(2A) For the purposes of sub-bylaw (1), the following
circumstances are specified —
(a) the meter is found not to be in proper order;
(b) the meter has been removed for repair;
(c)

a physical obstruction, adverse weather or other access to the meter;

(d) the meter cannot be read because the face of the meter is obscured by damage, marking, dirt or any other substance.

6.             By-laws 7, 7A and 7B replaced

Delete by-laws 7, 7A and 7B and insert:

7.             Payment of charges

(1) In this by-law —
annual charge means a charge other than a quantity
charge or an industrial waste charge;
industrial waste charge means a charge under
Schedule 3 Division 1 item 6 or 7 or Division 3 or 6.
(2) A charge, or a portion of a charge, is due for payment
to the Corporation on the day specified in an invoice
for the charge or the portion.
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(3) The day specified must be —

(a)

for an industrial waste charge or a single capital infrastructure charge — at least 28 days after the day on which the invoice is issued; or

(b)

for all other charges — at least 16 days after the day on which the invoice is issued.

(4) An annual charge may be due for payment, in whole or in part, in advance, but not before the beginning of the year for which the charge applies.
(5) This by-law is subject to a special payment
arrangement under by-law 8.

7.             By-law 8 amended

In by-law 8(4):

(a) delete paragraph (b);
(b) in paragraph (c) delete “item 5.” and insert:

item 2.

8.             By-law 8A amended

In by-law 8A(2) delete “item 4” and insert:

item 1

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9.             By-law 9 replaced

Delete by-law 9 and insert:

9.             Interest on overdue amounts

(1) For the purposes of section 41L —

(a)

the time from which interest is to be calculated on overdue amounts is one day after the amount was due and payable; and

(b)

interest is to be calculated at the rate set out in Schedule 7 item 2.

(2) For the purposes of the Land Drainage Act 1925
section 100B —
(a) the period prescribed is one day after rates become due and payable; and
(b) interest is to be payable at the rate set out in Schedule 7 item 2.

10.           By-law 9A deleted

Delete by-law 9A.

11.           By-law 9B amended

In by-law 9B(1) delete “13.6%” (each occurrence) and insert:

12%

12.           By-law 14 deleted

Delete by-law 14.

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13.           By-law 17B amended

Delete by-law 17B(4).

14.           By-law 17C amended

(1) In by-law 17C(1) and (2) delete “item 10(c)” and insert:
item 10
(2) Delete by-law 17C(3).

15.           By-law 24 deleted

Delete by-law 24.

16.           By-law 25A amended

In by-law 25A(6) delete “13.6%” (each occurrence) and insert:

12%

17.           By-law 33 deleted

Delete by-law 33.

18.           Schedule 1 heading amended

In the heading to Schedule 1 delete “2012/2013” and insert:

2013/2014

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19.           Schedule 1 amended

(1) Delete the reference after the heading to Schedule 1 and insert:
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(2) Delete Schedule 1 Divisions 1 and 2 and insert:

Division 1 Fixed charges

1.             Residential

In respect of each residential property, not

being land mentioned in item 3, 4, 7, 8 or 9 .. $205.71

2.             Metropolitan residential garden supply

In respect of each residential property in the metropolitan area, not being land mentioned in item 3, 4, 7 or 8, that is provided with a

water supply that is reticulated separately from any other water supply provided in respect of the land and is provided solely for

garden purposes —

(a)

if the area of land is less than charge applicable to the land under this Schedule, a charge of —

(i) in the suburb of Butler ............ $75.48
(ii) in the suburb of Baldivis ......... $121.69
(b) if the area of land is equal to or

greater than 400 m2, in addition to any other charge applicable to the land under this Schedule, a charge of —

(i) in the suburb of Butler ........... $150.96
(ii) in the suburb of Baldivis ........ $243.37
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3.             Connected metropolitan exempt

In respect of land that is in the metropolitan
area and is —
(a) described in by-law 4; or
(b) classified as aged home or charitable purposes,

a charge for each connection, not being a connection the subject of a charge under item 15, determined by meter size minus the

discount as set out in the following Table —

Table of meter-based fixed charges

Meter size Charge Discount
mm $ %
20 205.71 100
25 321.42 100
30 462.82 100
40 822.83 100
50 1 285.67 100
80 3 291.31 100
100 5 142.67 100
150 11 571.02 100
200 20 570.70 100
250 32 141.69 100
300 46 284.07 100
350 62 997.77 100
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4. Strata-titled (or long-term residential)
caravan bays

In respect of each caravan bay that is a residential property and a lot within the meaning of the Strata Titles Act 1985, or a

caravan bay designated as a long-term

residential caravan bay .................................. $144.57

5.             Strata-titled storage unit and strata-titled parking bay

In respect of land comprised in a unit used

for storage purposes or as a parking bay that
is a lot within the meaning of the Strata

Titles Act 1985 ............................................... $72.40
6. Non-residential strata-titled units that
share a service

In respect of land that —

(a) is not referred to in item 4 or 5; and
(b)

comprises a unit that is a lot within Act 1985; and

(c) shares a service with another unit
described in paragraph (b) ............... $205.71

7.             Community residential

In respect of each discrete residential unit as
determined under by-law 16 the charge
payable in accordance with the following
formula —
A  (A B)
where —
A = $205.71;
B = 50%.
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8.             Semi-rural residential

In respect of each semi-rural residential

property not being land mentioned in

item 3 ............................................................. $205.71

9.             Connected non-metropolitan exempt

In respect of land —

(a) described in by-law 4 that is

comprised in a residential property and is not in the metropolitan area; and

(b)

charitable purposes or institutional

classified as local government, metropolitan area or comprised in a residential property,

a charge, not being a connection the subject
of a charge under item 15, determined by
meter size minus the discount as set out in

the following Table —

Table of meter-based fixed charges

Meter size Charge Discount
mm $ %
20 205.71 100
25 321.42 100
30 462.82 100
40 822.83 100
50 1 285.67 100
80 3 291.31 100
100 5 142.67 100
150 11 571.02 100
200 20 570.70 100
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Meter size Charge Discount
mm $ %
250 32 141.69 100
300 46 284.07 100
350 62 997.77 100
10. Non-metropolitan non-residential or
commercial residential

In respect of land that is neither in the metropolitan area nor comprised in a residential property, where the land —

(a) is classified as non-residential or commercial residential; and
(b)

is not mentioned in item 5 or 6,

a charge payable for the relevant meter size
as set out in the following Table —

Table of meter-based fixed charges

Meter size Charge
mm $
15, 20 205.71

25   321.42

30   462.82

35, 38, 40 822.83

50   1 285.67

70, 75, 80 3 291.31

100   5 142.67

140, 150 11 571.02
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11.           Stock

For the supply of water for the purpose of

watering stock on land that is not the subject

of a charge under item 10 .............................. $205.71

12.           Additional connections

Other than land described in items 3 and 9,
where water is supplied to land through more
than one water supply connection, for each
additional connection, not being a connection
the subject of a charge under item 15 or a
connection for a water supply the subject of
item 2 or 19 —
(a) for land, other than land to which
paragraph (b) applies, a charge of ... $205.71
(b)

non-residential or commercial

for land that is classified as size of the additional service as set out in the following Table —

Table of meter-based fixed charges

Meter size Charge
mm $
15, 20 205.71

25   321.42

30   462.82

35, 38, 40 822.83

50   1 285.67

70, 75, 80 3 291.31

100   5 142.67

140, 150 11 571.02

200   20 570.70

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Meter size Charge
mm $

250   32 141.69

300   46 284.07

350   62.997.77

13.           Shipping (non-metropolitan)

For each water supply connection provided
for the purpose of water being taken on
board any ship in a port not in the
metropolitan area the charge applicable for
the relevant meter size in the Table to
item 10.

14.           Local government standpipes

For each local government standpipe ............ $205.71

15.           Firefighting connections

For each water supply connection provided

for the purpose of firefighting ....................... $205.71

16.           Farmland

In respect of land that is classified as

farmland ........................................................ $205.71
17. Metropolitan non-residential (except
strata-titled units that share a service)
In respect of non-residential land in the
metropolitan area, not being land mentioned
in item 18, a charge determined by meter size
as set out in the following Table —

Table of meter-based fixed charges

Meter size Charge
mm $

20   205.71

25   321.42

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Meter size Charge
mm $

30   462.82

40   822.83

50   1 285.67

80   3 291.31

100   5 142.67

150   11 571.02

200   20 570.70

250   32 141.69

300   46 284.07

350   62 997.77

18.           Vacant land

In respect of land classified as vacant land ... $205.71

19.           Garden supply for metropolitan vacant

land

In respect of land in the metropolitan area
that is classified as vacant land and is
provided with a water supply that is
reticulated separately from any other water
supply provided in respect of the land and is
provided solely for garden purposes —
(a)

if the area of land is less than charge applicable to the land under this Schedule, a charge of —

(i) in the suburb of Butler ........... $75.48
(ii) in the suburb of Baldivis ........ $121.69
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(b)

greater than 400 m2, in addition to
any other charge applicable to the

if the area of land is equal to or charge of —

(i) in the suburb of Butler ........... $150.96
(ii) in the suburb of Baldivis ........ $243.37
Division 2 — Quantity charges

20.           Metropolitan residential

For each kilolitre of water supplied to a
residential property, or any other land
classified as vacant land and held for
residential purposes, in the metropolitan area,
not being water for which a charge is
otherwise specifically provided in this
Division or water from a water supply the
subject of item 2 or 19 —
up to 150 kL ............................................. 138.1 cents
over 150 but not over 500 kL ................... 184.1 cents
over 500 ................................................... 260.7 cents

21.           Metropolitan semi-rural residential

For each kilolitre of water supplied to a
semi-rural residential property, not being
water for which a charge is otherwise
specifically provided in this Division —
up to 150 kL ............................................. 138.1 cents
over 150 but not over 500 kL ................... 184.1 cents
over 500 ................................................... 260.7 cents
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22.           Non-metropolitan residential

For each kilolitre of water, not being water for which a charge is otherwise specifically provided in this Division, supplied to a

residential property, or any other land classified as vacant land and held for residential purposes, not in the metropolitan

area, according to the residential
classification of the town/area set out in
Schedule 10 —
Consumption Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL)
Up to 150 105.5 138.1 138.1 138.1 138.1
Over 150 but
not over 300 140.4 184.1 184.1 184.1 184.1
Over 300 but
not over 550 148.6 204.3 272.2 320.2 376.6
Over 550 173.4 260.7 347.0 480.0 647.4

except that if the property is —

(a)

Leonora, Meekatharra, Menzies,

in the town of Cue, Laverton, Wiluna or Yalgoo; or

(b) north of 26ºS Latitude,

the charge for each kilolitre of water is —

Consumption Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL)
Up to 350 105.5 138.1 138.1 138.1 138.1
Over 350 but
not over 500 140.4 184.1 184.1 184.1 184.1
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Consumption Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL)
Over 500 but
not over 750 148.6 204.3 272.2 320.2 376.6
Over 750 173.4 260.7 347.0 480.0 647.4

23.           Community residential

(1) For each kilolitre of water supplied to
a discrete residential unit as
determined under by-law 16 that is in
the metropolitan area —
up to 150 kL ..................................... 69.0 cents
over 150 but not over 500 kL ........... 184.1 cents
over 500 kL ...................................... 260.7 cents
(2) For each kilolitre of water supplied to
a discrete residential unit as
determined under by-law 16 that is
not in the metropolitan area,
according to the residential
classification of the town/area set out
in Schedule 10 —
Consumption Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL)
Up to 150 52.7 69.0 69.0 69.0 69.0
Over 150 but
not over 300 70.2 92.0 92.0 92.0 92.0
Over 300 but
not over 400 74.3 102.1 136.1 160.1 188.3
Over 400 but
not over 550 148.6 204.3 272.2 320.2 376.6
Over 550 173.4 260.7 347.0 480.0 647.4
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except that if the property is —

(a)

Leonora, Meekatharra, Menzies,

in the town of Cue, Laverton, Wiluna or Yalgoo; or

(b) north of 26ºS Latitude,

the charge for each kilolitre of water is —

Consumption Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5
(kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL) (c/kL)
Up to 350 52.7 69.0 69.0 69.0 69.0
Over 350 but
not over 500 70.2 92.0 92.0 92.0 92.0
Over 500 but
not over 600 74.3 102.1 136.1 160.1 188.3
Over 600 but
not over 750 148.6 204.3 272.2 320.2 376.6
Over 750 173.4 260.7 347.0 480.0 647.4

24.          Metropolitan non-residential

For each kilolitre of water supplied to land
that is in the metropolitan area and that is
neither comprised in a residential property,
nor any other land classified as vacant land
and held for residential purposes, not being
water for which a charge is otherwise
specifically provided in this Division —
(a) in the case of land not mentioned in
paragraph (b) ..................................... 204.3 cents

(b)

in the case of land classified as commercial residential —

up to 150 kL .................................. 138.1 cents
over 150 kL ................................... 204.3 cents
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25.          Connected metropolitan exempt

For each kilolitre of water, not being water for which a charge is otherwise provided in item 29 or 31, supplied to land described in by-law 4 that is in the metropolitan area and that is not classified as residential ................. 204.3 cents
26. Connected non-metropolitan residential
exempt

For each kilolitre of water, not being water for which a charge is otherwise specifically provided in this Division, supplied to land

described in by-law 4 that is comprised in a
residential property and is not in the

metropolitan area .......................................... 196.5 cents

27.          Non-metropolitan non-residential

For each kilolitre of water, not being water for which a charge is otherwise specifically provided in this Division, supplied to land

that is not in the metropolitan area and that
is neither comprised in a residential
property, nor any other land classified as
vacant land and held for residential
purposes, where the land is classified as —
(a) local government ................................. 196.5 cents
(b)

(according to the non-residential

non-residential or vacant land which that property is situated, as set out in Schedule 10) —

Class Charge (c/kL)
Class 1 196.5
Class 2 214.0
Class 3 232.8
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Class Charge (c/kL)
Class 4 253.6
Class 5 276.1
Class 6 300.7
Class 7 327.5
Class 8 356.6
Class 9 388.3
Class 10 422.9
Class 11 460.4
Class 12 501.4
Class 13 546.0
Class 14 594.6
Class 15 647.4
(c) farmland ............................................... 176.0 cents
(d) mining .................................................. 376.2 cents
(e) institutional public ................................ 196.5 cents
(f) charitable purposes ............................... 196.5 cents
(g)

the non-residential classification of
the town/area in which that property

commercial residential (according to Schedule 10) —

Class Consumption (kL)
Up to 150 Over 150
Class 1 (c/kL) 138.1 196.5
Class 2 (c/kL) 138.1 214.0
Class 3 (c/kL) 138.1 232.8
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Class Consumption (kL)
Up to 150 Over 150
Class 4 (c/kL) 138.1 253.6
Class 5 (c/kL) 138.1 276.1
Class 6 (c/kL) 138.1 300.7
Class 7 (c/kL) 138.1 327.5
Class 8 (c/kL) 138.1 356.6
Class 9 (c/kL) 138.1 388.3
Class 10 (c/kL) 138.1 422.9
Class 11 (c/kL) 138.1 460.4
Class 12 (c/kL) 138.1 501.4
Class 13 (c/kL) 138.1 546.0
Class 14 (c/kL) 138.1 594.6
Class 15 (c/kL) 138.1 647.4

28.         Coral Bay desalinated

For each kilolitre of water supplied to land in
the Coral Bay Water Area not classified as
residential land, being water that has been
treated to reduce the level of, or remove, salts ... 675.1 cents

29.         Denham desalinated

For each kilolitre of water supplied to land in the Denham Country Water Area, being water that has been treated to reduce the level of, or remove, salts —

(a) in the case of land classified as residential —

up to quota for each 2 month

period ............................................. 62.2 cents
over quota by up to shoulder
amount ............................................. 456.7 cents
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over quota by more than shoulder 1 422.8

amount ............................................ where the quota for each 2 month period is 18 kL plus 4 kL for each person in excess of 4 persons who is

cents

resident on the land and the shoulder
amount is 3 kL plus 1 kL for each
person in excess of 4 persons who is
resident on the land;
(b) in the case of land not classified as residential —
up to quota ...................................... 62.2 cents
over quota ....................................... 1 422.8
cents
where the quota for the year is
108 kL or such greater amount as the
Corporation may from time to time
determine for the land concerned.

30.         Local government standpipes

For each kilolitre of water supplied through a
local government standpipe ............................... 176.0 cents

31.         Shipping

For each kilolitre of water supplied for the
purpose of being taken on board any ship in
port —
(a) in the metropolitan area ....................... 204.3 cents
(b)

(according to the non-residential

not in the metropolitan area which that property is situated, as set out in Schedule 10) —

Class Charge (c/kL)
Class 1 196.5
Class 2 214.0
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Class Charge (c/kL)
Class 3 232.8
Class 4 253.6
Class 5 276.1
Class 6 300.7
Class 7 327.5
Class 8 356.6
Class 9 388.3
Class 10 422.9
Class 11 460.4
Class 12 501.4
Class 13 546.0
Class 14 594.6
Class 15 647.4

32.         Stock

For each kilolitre of water supplied for the
purpose of watering stock on land that is not
the subject of a charge under item 10 ................. 176.0 cents

33.         Building

For each kilolitre of water supplied to land
that is neither a residential property, nor any
other property held for residential purposes,
through a water supply connection that is
provided for building purposes —
(a)

that would apply under item 24 if the
water supplied through that

in the metropolitan area, the charge supplied to the land;

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(b)

charge that would apply under
item 27(b) if the water supplied

not in the metropolitan area, the only water supplied to the land.

34.         Metropolitan hydrant standpipes

For each kilolitre of water supplied through a
hydrant standpipe in the metropolitan area ......... 204.3 cents

20.           Schedule 2 heading amended

In the heading to Schedule 2 delete “2012/2013” and insert:

2013/2014

21.           Schedule 2 amended

In Schedule 2 amend the provisions listed in the Table as set out
in the Table.

Table

Provision Delete Insert
Sch. 2 it. (1)(a) $242.50 $247.50
Sch. 2 it. (1)(b) $177.50 $181.00
Sch. 2 it. (2)(a) $651.00 $664.00
Sch. 2 it. (2)(b) $129.00 $131.50
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22.           Schedules 3, 4 and 5 replaced

Delete Schedules 3, 4 and 5 and insert:

Schedule 3 — Charges for sewerage for 2013/2014

[bl. 21, 25A, 25B, 25C, 26, 26A and 26B]

Division 1 Fixed charges

1.             Connected metropolitan exempt

In respect of land in the metropolitan area
that is classified as —
(a) aged home; or
(b) charitable or community purposes,

a charge determined by meter size minus the discount as set out in the following Table —

Table — charges (per fixture)

No. of fixtures Charges Discount
$ %

Item 1(a) Item 1(b)

1 772.10 73.133 73.133
2 330.51 72.385 37.246
3 441.38 79.321 53.001
4+ 479.97 80.984 56.780

2.             Connected country exempt

In respect of land in a country sewerage area
that is classified as —
(a) community residential; or
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(b) aged home, charitable purposes,
community purposes, institutional
public or local government,

a charge determined by meter size minus the discount as set out in the following Table —

Table — charges (per fixture)

No. of fixtures Charges Discount
$ %

Item 2(a) Item 2(b)

1 772.10 88.179 73.133
2 330.51 72.385 72.385
3 441.38 79.321 79.321
4+ 479.97 80.984 80.984

3.             Strata-titled caravan bay

In respect of each residential property being a
single caravan bay that is a lot within the
meaning of the Strata Titles Act 1985 ............... $254.93

4.             Strata-titled storage unit and strata-titled parking bay

In respect of land comprised in a unit used for
storage purposes or as a parking bay that is a
lot within the meaning of the Strata Titles
Act 1985 ............................................................ $76.53

5.             Non-residential strata-titled unit (except a storage unit or parking bay)

In respect of land that —

(a) is classified non-residential; and
(b)

comprises a unit that is a lot within Act 1985; and

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(c) shares a major fixture with another unit described in paragraph (b) and has no other major fixtures that

discharge into the sewer; and

(d) is not land mentioned in item 4,

and where the total number of major fixtures
shared by all the units on the relevant strata
plan is less than the number of those units ........ $479.97

6.             Land from which industrial waste is discharged into a sewer of the Corporation

Discharge pursuant to permit that has effect for the period of 12 months commencing on the day of issue or renewal of the permit ......... $217.35

7.             Land from which industrial waste is discharged into a sewer of the Corporation through grease arrestor

Discharge through one or more grease
arrestors pursuant to a permit that has effect
for the period of 12 months commencing on
the day of issue or renewal of the permit, in
addition to any other charge applicable to the
land under this Schedule —

(a)

in respect of each grease arrestor, not being a grease arrestor that is shared with other land the subject of a permit, a charge of .................... $95.50

(b)

in respect of each grease arrestor that is shared with other land the subject of a permit, a charge of ........ $52.15

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Division 2 — Variable charges and charges by way of a rate

8.             Metropolitan residential

In respect of each residential property in the
metropolitan area not being —

(a)

subject to a charge under item 1 or 3; or

(b) a caravan park or a nursing home,

an amount for each dollar of the GRV —

up to $16 700 .............................................. 4.470 cents/

$ of GRV

over $16 700 ............................................... 0.830 cents/

$ of GRV

Subject to a minimum of ................................... $331.99

9.             Metropolitan vacant land

In respect of vacant land in the metropolitan
area not being —

(a)

land comprised in a residential property; or

(b) a nursing home; or
(c) a caravan park; or
(d) land referred to in item 1 or 3,

an amount of ..................................................... 2.810 cents/

$ of GRV

subject to a minimum in respect of any vacant
land the subject of a separate assessment of ..... $249.63

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10.           Country

In respect of land in a country sewerage area
referred to in column 1 of the following
Table, not being land referred to in
Division 1 or 7 —

(a)

where the land is classified as residential, an amount for each dollar of the GRV as set out in column 2 of the Table;

(b)

where the land is not classified as residential, an amount for each dollar of the GRV as set out in column 3 of the Table,

subject to a minimum in respect of any land

the subject of a separate assessment of —

(c) in the case of land classified as residential ......................................... $331.99
(d) in the case of land classified as vacant land ....................................... $218.47
(e) in the case of land not classified as residential or vacant land ................. $772.10

and subject to a maximum in respect of any land classified as residential or classified as

vacant land and held for residential purposes ... $827.22

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Country sewerage (Residential) (Non-residential)
area cents/$ of GRV cents/$ of GRV
Albany 9.611 11.075
Augusta 9.805 7.001
Australind 6.248 1.583
Beverley 9.750 12.000
Binningup 12.000 12.000
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Country sewerage (Residential) (Non-residential)
area cents/$ of GRV cents/$ of GRV
Boddington 12.000 10.261
Boyanup 12.000 6.969
Bremer Bay 8.582 6.001
Bridgetown 12.000 12.000
Broome 6.625 2.701
Brunswick 6.978 10.601
Bunbury
(1/07/13 Values) 3.765 1.765
Bunbury
(1/07/11 Values) 6.217 6.100
Burekup 11.397 5.445
Busselton 5.321 7.526
Cape Burney 6.996 5.141
Capel 8.042 4.653
Carnarvon 9.186 8.187
Cervantes 8.400 3.271
Collie 8.605 10.150
Coral Bay 12.000 12.000
Corrigin 11.309 12.000
Cowaramup 7.590 8.780
Cranbrook 12.000 12.000
Cunderdin 8.024 11.476
Dardanup 12.000 9.543
Denham 12.000 12.000
Denmark 12.000 9.612
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Country sewerage (Residential) (Non-residential)
area cents/$ of GRV cents/$ of GRV
Derby 9.313 3.891
Dongara-Denison 9.018 5.239
Donnybrook 9.115 9.353
Dunsborough 6.731 5.655
Eaton 10.315 5.660
Eneabba 11.222 12.000
Esperance 7.593 6.675
Exmouth 3.949 1.562
Fitzroy Crossing 12.000 11.526
Geraldton 7.192 6.429
Gnarabup 6.265 6.304
Gnowangerup 9.557 12.000
Greenhead 12.000 7.880
Halls Creek 11.721 9.970
Harvey 7.426 12.000
Hopetoun 12.000 12.000
Horrocks 12.000 8.465
Jurien Bay 8.440 7.214
Kalbarri 8.765 10.015
Kambalda 6.982 12.000
Karratha 0.982 3.405
Katanning 7.052 12.000
Kellerberrin 12.000 12.000
Kojonup 10.080 12.000
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Country sewerage (Residential) (Non-residential)
area cents/$ of GRV cents/$ of GRV
Kulin 9.678 12.000
Kununurra 4.382 6.120
Lancelin 7.791 3.179
Laverton 10.136 12.000
Ledge Point 5.841 3.946
Leeman 8.789 7.132
Leonora 9.544 11.948
Mandurah 5.384 6.333
Manjimup 12.000 9.229
Margaret River 8.341 7.083
Meckering 10.761 12.000
Merredin 8.455 12.000
Mount Barker 11.900 6.358
Mukinbudin 9.583 12.000
Nannup 10.670 12.000
Narembeen 11.857 12.000
Narrogin 5.647 8.844
Newdegate 12.000 12.000
Newman 0.883 0.767
Northam 7.961 12.000
Onslow 11.148 2.532
Pemberton 11.645 12.000
Pingelly 9.857 12.000
Pinjarra 6.948 4.064
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Country sewerage (Residential) (Non-residential)
area cents/$ of GRV cents/$ of GRV
Port Hedland 12.000 2.356
Quairading 12.000 10.399
Roebourne 7.579 9.148
Seabird 8.914 6.511
Tambellup 12.000 12.000
Three Springs 8.272 12.000
Toodyay 12.000 8.547
Wagin 11.263 12.000
Walpole 12.000 11.503
Waroona 5.332 7.771
Wickham 5.141 5.772
Williams 7.820 9.324
Wiluna 12.000 12.000
Wongan Hills 9.805 12.000
Wundowie 8.864 9.280
Wyalkatchem 8.741 12.000
Wyndham 8.952 12.000
York 9.193 12.000
Yunderup 6.486 5.771

Division 3 — Variable charges

11.           Industrial waste discharged into a sewer of the Corporation pursuant to a permit

For industrial waste discharged into a sewer
of the Corporation pursuant to a permit —
(a) for volume ........................................... 135.0 c/kL
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(b) for B.O.D. —
(i) with a concentration of up to 5 kg per kL .................................. 114.0 c/kg
(ii) with a concentration of over 5 kg per kL .................................. 231.0 c/kg
(c) for suspended solids —
(i) with a concentration of up to 2 kg per kL .................................. 154.0 c/kg
(ii) with a concentration of over 2 kg per kL .................................. 310.0 c/kg
(d) for chemical oxygen demand —
(i) with a concentration of up to 10 kg per kL ................................ 46.0 c/kg
(ii) with a concentration of over 10 kg per kL ................................ 93.0 c/kg
(e) for oil and grease —
(i) with a concentration of up to 0.3 kg per kL ............................... 139.0 c/kg
(ii)

with a concentration over 0.3 kg per kL .......................................... 275.0 c/kg

(iii)  with a concentration of over 0.6 kg per kL ............................... 551.0 c/kg

(f) for acidity (pH < 6) —
(i) with a concentration of up to 0.1 kg per kL ............................... 40.0 c/kg
(ii)

with a concentration over 0.1 kg per kL .......................................... 81.0 c/kg

(iii)  with a concentration of over 0.3 kg per kL ............................... 160.0 c/kg

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(g) for alkalinity (pH > 10) —
(i) with a concentration of up to 0.1 kg per kL ............................... 14.0 c/kg
(ii)

with a concentration over 0.1 kg per kL .......................................... 30.0 c/kg

(iii)  with a concentration of over 0.2 kg per kL ............................... 58.0 c/kg

(h) for nitrogen ......................................... 124.0 c/kg

(i)     for phosphorus .................................... 36.0 c/kg

(j) for sulphate —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.05 kg per kL ............................. no charge

(ii)

with a concentration of over 0.05 kg per kL ............................. 65.0 c/kg

(k) for total dissolved salts —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 1 kg per kL .................................. no charge

(ii) with a concentration over
1 kg per kL but not over
3 kg per kL .................................. 0.1 c/kg
(iii) with a concentration over
3 kg per kL but not over
6 kg per kL .................................. 3.8 c/kg

(iv)

with a concentration of over 6 kg per kL .................................. 13.1 c/kg

(l) for chromium —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.03 kg per day ............................ 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.03 kg per day but not over
1 kg per day ................................. 2045.0 c/kg
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(iii)  with a concentration of over 1 kg per day ................................. 8190.0 c/kg

(m) for copper —

(i)     with a concentration of up to 0.03 kg per day ............................ 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.03 kg per day but not over
0.12 kg per day ............................ 2045.0 c/kg

(iii)  with a concentration of over 0.12 kg per day ............................ 8190.0 c/kg

(n) for lead —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.03 kg per day ............................ 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.03 kg per day but not over
0.3 kg per day .............................. 2045.0 c/kg

(iii)

with a concentration of over 0.3 kg per day .............................. 8190.0 c/kg

(o) for nickel —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.006 kg per day .......................... 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.006 kg per day but not over
0.15 kg per day ............................ 2045.0 c/kg

(iii)

with a concentration of over 0.15 kg per day ............................ 8190.0 c/kg

(p) for zinc —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.05 kg per day ............................ 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.05 kg per day but not over
0.5 kg per day .............................. 2045.0 c/kg
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(iii)  with a concentration of over 0.5 kg per day .............................. 8190.0 c/kg

(q) for arsenic —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.001 kg per day .......................... 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.001 kg per day but not over
0.04 kg per day ............................ 10235.0 c/kg

(iii)

with a concentration of over 0.04 kg per day ............................ 102345.0 c/kg

(r) for cadmium —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.001 kg per day .......................... 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.001 kg per day but not over
0.015 kg per day .......................... 10235.0 c/kg

(iii)

with a concentration of over 0.015 kg per day .......................... 102345.0 c/kg

(s) for molybdenum or selenium —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.001 kg per day .......................... 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.001 kg per day but not over
0.02 kg per day ............................ 10235.0 c/kg

(iii)

with a concentration of over 0.02 kg per day ............................ 102345.0 c/kg

(t) for silver —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.002 kg per day .......................... 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.002 kg per day but not over
0.01 kg per day ............................ 10235.0 c/kg
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(iii)  with a concentration of over 0.01 kg per day ............................ 102345.0 c/kg

(u) for mercury —

(i)

with a concentration of up to 0.0001 kg per day ........................ 1025.0 c/kg

(ii) with a concentration over
0.0001 kg per day but not over
0.001 kg per day .......................... 102345.0 c/kg
(iii) with a concentration of over 767615.0 c/kg

0.001 kg per day ..........................

12.           Effluent discharged from a septic tank effluent pumping system into a sewer of the Corporation

For effluent discharged from a septic tank
effluent pumping system into a sewer of the
Corporation ....................................................... 155.0 c/kL
13A. Industrial waste discharged from an open area

Discharge of industrial waste from an open

area pursuant to permit that has effect for the period of 12 months commencing on the day of issue or renewal of the permit ....................... $1.45/square meter of the open area
Division 4 — Metropolitan combined charges

13.      Metropolitan non-residential (other than vacant land)

In respect of land in the metropolitan area that is not —

(a) comprised in a residential property; and
(b) referred to in item 1, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15 or 16,
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the charge is calculated in accordance with the following

formula —

If (P + Q)  R, then —
P + Q
or if —

(P + Q) > R; and

N W,

then —

R

or if —

(P + Q) > R; and

N > W,

then —

R + {(N W)  I}

where —

P = the annual charge calculated in accordance
with the formula in item 18;
Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance
with the formula in item 19;
R = the charge calculated in accordance with the
following formula —
A S
where —
A = the charge payable in the
2012/2013 year;
S = 1.120;
N = the discharge volume for the
2013/2014 year;
W = the discharge volume for the
2012/2013 year;
I = 2.8376.
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14.      Metropolitan Government trading organisation and non-commercial Government property

In respect of a non-commercial Government property, or a property held by a Government trading organisation, in the metropolitan area the charge payable in accordance with the

following formula —

Y + Q
where —

Y = the charge payable for the relevant number of major

fixtures in the 2013/2014 year as set out in the Table to

item 18;

Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with the

formula in item 19.

15.      Metropolitan non strata-titled caravan park with long-term residential caravan bays

In respect of a caravan park in the metropolitan area —

(a) not consisting of strata-titled caravan bays referred to in item 3; and
(b) having long-term residential caravan bays, the charge payable in accordance with the following formula —

AA + AB

where —

AA = a charge of $254.93 for each long-term

residential caravan bay;

AB = the charge for any part of the caravan park not

comprised in long-term residential caravan
bays, calculated in accordance with the
following formula —

If (Y + Q)  R, then —

Y + Q

or if —

(Y + Q) > R; and

N W,

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then —
R
or if —
(Y + Q) > R; and
N > W,

then —

R + {(N W)  I}

where —

Y = the charge payable for the number of major
fixtures in the relevant part of the caravan park in
the 2013/2014 year as set out in the Table to
item 18;
Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with
the formula in item 19;
R = the charge calculated in accordance with the
following formula —
A x S
where —
A = the amount payable in the 2012/2013 year;
S = 1.120;
N = the discharge volume for the 2013/2014
year;
W = the discharge volume for the 2012/2013
year;
I = 2.8376.

16.      Metropolitan nursing home

In respect of a nursing home in the metropolitan area, not being a
nursing home which is, or is part of, an aged home the charge is
calculated in accordance with the following formula —
If (T + Q)  R, then —
T + Q
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or if (T + Q) > R, then —

R
where —

T = the charge calculated in accordance with the following
formula —

U V
where —

U = the number of beds in the nursing home;

V = $139.71;

Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with the
formula in item 19;
R = the charge calculated in accordance with the following
formula —
A x S
where —
A = the amount payable in the 2012/2013 year;

S = 1.120.

17.      Certain metropolitan strata-titled units

In respect of land in the metropolitan area that —

(a) is not classified residential or vacant land; and
(b) comprises a unit that is a lot within the meaning of the Strata Titles Act 1985; and
(c) shares a major fixture with another unit described in paragraph (b) and has no other major fixtures that discharge into the sewer,

and where the total number of major fixtures shared by all the units on the relevant strata plan is less than the number of those units, an amount calculated in accordance with the following formula —

T + Q
where —

T = $479.97;

Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with the
formula in item 19.
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Division 5 Computation of combined
metropolitan charges

18.      Formula for annual charge

For the purposes of Division 4, the annual charge (P) is calculated
according to the following formula —
If (A B)  (C + D), then —

X

or if (A B) > (C + D), then —
(A B) – [{(A B) – (C + D)}  E]

where —

A = the amount payable in the 2012/2013 year;

B = 1.120;

C = the charge payable for the relevant number of major
fixtures for the 2013/2014 year as set out in the Table;

D = discharge charge;

E = 1.000;

X = the amount specified in relation to the 2013/2014 year for
the relevant number of major fixtures as set out in the
Table.

Table of major fixture-based minimum charges

(per fixture)

No. of fixtures Charge

$

1   772.10

2   330.51

3   441.38

4+ 479.97
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19.      Formula for quantity charge

For the purposes of Division 4, the quantity charge (Q) is
calculated in accordance with the following formula —
If (F G)  H, then —
nil
or if (F G) > H, then —
{(F ( G) – H}  I
where —
F = the volume of water delivered to the property in the
2013/2014 year;
G = the discharge factor set for the property for the 2013/2014
year;
H = the discharge allowance for the 2013/2014 year calculated
in accordance with item 20;

I = 2.8376.

20.      Discharge allowance

For the purposes of item 19, the discharge allowance is —

(a) for land to which item 13 applies that is not mentioned in paragraph (e), 200 kL of water; and
(b) for a non-commercial Government property, or a property held by a Government trading organisation, 200 kL of water; and
(c) for a caravan park referred to in item 15, an amount of water in kilolitres calculated in accordance with the following formula —

L + M

where —

L = 200;

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M = 75 kL of water for each long-term residential
caravan bay;

and

(d)

for a nursing home referred to in item 16, 75 kL of water per bed; and

(e)

for properties served through a common metered service, 200 kL of water for each property.

Division 6 — Service charges for industrial waste

21.           Inspection — routine programme

For an inspection for a routine programme ....... $134.75/hour

22.           Meter reading — routine programme

For each meter reading for a routine
programme ........................................................ $24.60

23.           Grab samples — routine programme

For each grab sample for a routine
programme ........................................................ $286.00

24.           Composite samples — routine programme

For each composite sample for a routine
programme ........................................................ $672.10

25.           Establishment charge — unscheduled visit

Establishment charge for an unscheduled visit

........................................................................... $122.50/hour

26.           Product evaluation — unscheduled visit

Product evaluation for an unscheduled visit ..... $153.30/hour

27.           Grab samples — unscheduled visit

For each grab sample for an unscheduled visit
........................................................................... At cost

28.           Composite samples — unscheduled visit

For each composite sample for an
unscheduled visit .............................................. At cost
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29.           Non-permit holders discharging industrial waste

For a one-off discharge of industrial waste by
a person who does not hold an industrial
waste permit ..................................................... $122.50/hour

30.           (Not used)

Division 7 — Combined charges for country

31. Country non-residential or commercial residential non-commercial Government property

In respect of land in a country sewerage area that is classified as country non-residential or commercial residential property, Government trading organisation or

non-commercial Government property and is not referred to
in item 2, 4, 5, 32, 33 or 34, the charge is calculated in
accordance with the following formula —
If (P + Q)  R, then —
P + Q
or if —
(P + Q) > R; and
N W,
then —
R + {(N ( W)  I}
where —
P = the annual charge calculated in accordance with the
formula in item 36;
Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with
the formula in item 37;
R = the maximum charge calculated in accordance with
the formula in item 35;
N = the discharge volume for the 2013/2014 year;
W = the discharge volume for the last available
consumption year;
I = 2.8376.
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32.            Country non strata-titled caravan park with long-term residential caravan bays

In respect of a caravan park in a country sewerage area —

(a)

not consisting of strata-titled caravan bays referred to in item 3 of this Schedule; and

(b) having long-term residential caravan bays,

the charge payable in accordance with the following

formula —

AA + AB
where —

AA = a charge of $254.93 for each long-term residential
caravan bay;
AB = the charge for any part of the caravan park not
comprised in long-term residential caravan bays,
calculated in accordance with the following
formula —
If (Y + Q)  R, then —
Y + Q
or if —
(Y + Q) > R; and
N W,
then —
R
or if —
(Y + Q) > R; and
N > W,
then —
R + {(N W)  I}
where —
Y = the charge payable for the number of major
fixtures in the relevant part of the caravan
park in the 2013/2014 year as set out in the
Table to item 36;
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Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance
with the formula in item 37;
R = the charge calculated in accordance with the
formula in item 35;
N = the discharge volume for the 2013/2014
year;
W = the discharge volume for the last available
consumption year;
I = 2.8376.

33.            Country nursing home

In respect of a nursing home in a country sewerage area, not being a nursing home which is, or is part of, an aged home, the charge is calculated in accordance with the following
formula —

If (T + Q)  R, then —

T + Q
or if (T + Q) > R, then —
R

where —

T = the charge calculated in accordance with the
following formula —
U V
where —
U = the number of beds in the nursing home;
V = $139.71;
Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with
the formula in item 37;
R = the charge calculated in accordance with the
formula in item 35.

34.            Certain country strata-titled units

In respect of country non-residential or commercial
residential property that is in a country sewerage area that —

(a)

comprises a unit that is a lot within the meaning of the Strata Titles Act 1985; and

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(b) shares a major fixture with another unit described in paragraph (a) and has no other major fixtures that discharge into the sewer,

and where the total number of major fixtures shared by all the units on the relevant strata plan is less than the number of those units, an amount is calculated in accordance with the following formula —

T + Q

where —

T = $479.97;
Q = the quantity charge calculated in accordance with
the formula in item 37.

35.            Limit on increase

For the purposes of this Division, the maximum charge (R)
is calculated in accordance with the following formula —
If (P + Q)  A > B, then —
if (A ( S) > (A + J), then
(A S)
or if (A S)  (A + J), then
(A + J)
or if (P + Q)  A B, then —
if (A S) > [A + {(P + Q)  A} / O], then
(A S)
or if (A S)  [A + {(P + Q)  A} / O], then —
[A + {(P + Q)  A} / O]
where —
P = the target annual charge, based on the number of
major fixtures calculated using the Table in item 36;
Q = the ultimate discharge charge calculated using the
formula in item 37, except that the discharge
allowance calculated in accordance with item 38(a)
is 200 kL;
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A = the equivalent full year charge payable in the
2012/2013 year;
S = 1.120;
B = $166.67;
J = $166.67;
O = 1.

Division 8 — Computation of combined charges for country

36.            Formula for annual charge

For the purposes of Division 7, the annual charge (P) is
calculated according to the following formula —
If A  (C + D), then —
X
or if A > (C + D), then —
A – [{A – (C + D)} / E]
where —
A = the equivalent amount payable in the 2012/2013
year;
C = the charge payable for the relevant number of major
fixtures for the 2013/2014 year as set out in the
Table;
D = the ultimate discharge charge;
E = 1;
X = the amount specified in relation to the
2013/2014 year for the relevant number of major
fixtures as set out in the Table.
Table of major fixture-based minimum charges

(per fixture)

No. of fixtures Charges

$

1   772.10

2   350.51

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No. of fixtures Charges

$

3   441.38

4+ 479.97

37.            Formula for quantity charge

For the purposes of Division 7, the quantity charge (Q) is
calculated in accordance with the following formula —
If (F G)  H, then —
nil
or if (F G) > H, then —
{(F G) – H}  I
where —
F = the volume of water delivered to the property in the
2013/2014 year;
G = the discharge factor set for the property for the
2013/2014 year;
H = the discharge allowance for the 2013/2014 year
calculated in accordance with item 38;
I = 2.8376,

and where only the integer value (i.e. rounded down to the
nearest whole number) of (F G) – H is to be used in
calculating the final charge.

38.            Discharge allowance

For the purposes of item 37, the discharge allowance is —

(a) for land to which item 35 applies that is not mentioned in paragraph (d), an amount of water in kilolitres calculated in accordance with the following formula —

If X C, then —

L

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or if X > C, then —
L + [(X C) / K]

where —

X =

the annual charge for the 2013/2014 year calculated in accordance with the formula in item 36;

L = 200;

C =

the charge payable for the relevant number of major fixtures for the 2013/2014 year as set out in the Table to item 36;

K = 2.8376;
and
(b) for a caravan park referred to in item 32, an amount of water in kilolitres calculated in accordance with the following formula —

L + M

where —

L = 200;
M = 75 kL of water for each long-term
residential caravan bay;

and

(c)

for a nursing home referred to in item 33, 75 kL of water per bed; and

(d)

for properties served through a common metered service, 200 kL of water for each property; and

(e)

for a non-commercial Government property, or a property held by a Government trading organisation, 200 kL of water.

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Schedule 4 — Charges for drainage for 2013/2014

[bl. 27]

Division 1 — Fixed charges

1.             Strata-titled caravan bay

In respect of each residential property being

a single caravan bay that is a lot within the

meaning of the Strata Titles Act 1985 .............. $28.30

2.             Strata-titled storage unit and strata-titled parking bay

In respect of land comprised in a unit used

for storage purposes or as a parking bay that
is a lot within the meaning of the Strata

Titles Act 1985 .................................................. $10.55

Division 2 — Charges by way of rate

3.             Land in a drainage area as referred to in by-law 27 classified as residential or semi-rural residential

In respect of all land in a drainage area as

referred to in by-law 27 that is classified as

residential or semi-rural residential land .......... 0.545 cents/
$ of GRV
subject to a minimum in respect of any land
the subject of a separate assessment of ............ $93.60

4.             Land in a drainage area classified as vacant land

In respect of all land in a drainage area

classified as vacant land ................................... 0.694 cents/
$ of GRV
subject to a minimum in respect of any land
the subject of a separate assessment of ............ $93.60
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5.             Land in a drainage area as referred to in by-law 27 other than land to which item 1, 2, 3 or 4 applies

In respect of all land in a drainage area as referred to in by-law 27 other than land to which item 1, 2, 3 or 4 applies .........................

0.279 cents/
$ of GRV

subject to a minimum in respect of any land
the subject of a separate assessment of ............ $93.60

Schedule 5 — Charges for irrigation for 2013/2014

[bl. 31]

1.             Ord Irrigation District

Charges by way of rate for land in the Ord
Irrigation District where under the Ord
Irrigation District By-laws 1963 by-law 31A,
the land is irrigated by pumping from works,
an amount per hectare of land so irrigated
of —
(a) where the supply is assured ................. $142.00
(b) where the supply is not assured .......... $107.00

23.           Schedule 6 deleted

Delete Schedule 6.

24.           Schedules 7, 8, 9 and 10 replaced

Delete Schedules 7, 8, 9 and 10 and insert:

Schedule 7 — Concessional charges and interest rates

[bl. 8, 8A and 9]

1.             Concession (by-law 8A(2))

Charge for water supply ................................... $98.19

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Charge for sewerage ......................................... $195.13

Charge for drainage .......................................... $25.51

2.             Interest on overdue amounts (by-laws 8 and 9)

Interest on overdue amounts (by-laws 8

and 9) ................................................................ 12.83%
per annum

Schedule 8 — Water supply charges for Government trading
organisations and non-commercial Government property

[bl. 8B]

1.           Annual charge (based on meter size)

Meter size Charge
mm $
20 or less 205.71

25   321.42

30   462.82

40   822.83

50   1 285.67

70, 75, 80 3 291.31

100   5 142.67

140, 150 11 571.02

200   20 570.70

250   32 141.69

300   46 284.07

350   62 997.77

subject to a minimum charge, where
property is served but not metered by the

Corporation, of 205.71
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2.           Volume charge (c/kL)

(1) Metropolitan ................................................... 204.3 cents
(2) Country (according to the non-residential
classification of the town/area in which that
property is situated, as set out in
Schedule 10) —
Class Charge (c/kL)
Class 1 196.5
Class 2 214.0
Class 3 232.8
Class 4 253.6
Class 5 276.1
Class 6 300.7
Class 7 327.5
Class 8 356.6
Class 9 388.3
Class 10 422.9
Class 11 460.4
Class 12 501.4
Class 13 546.0
Class 14 594.6
Class 15 647.4
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Schedule 9 — Classification of towns/areas for the purpose of
determining quantity charges in the previous year

[bl. 17D(3)]

Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Albany 3 6
Albany Farmlands 3 6
Allanooka Farmlands 1 1
Allanson 4 10
Arrino 5 15
Arrowsmith Farmlands 5 12
Augusta 5 12
Australind/Eaton 2 1
Badgingarra 5 15
Bakers Hill 4 10
Balingup 5 12
Ballidu 5 14
Beacon 5 15
Bencubbin 5 15
Beverley 5 10
Bindi Bindi 5 15
Bindoon/Chittering 5 12
Binningup 5 10
Bodallin 5 10
Boddington 5 10
Bolgart 5 14
Borden 5 15
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Boyanup 3 6
Boyup Brook 5 10
Bremer Bay 5 12
Bridgetown/Hester 5 12
Broad Arrow 5 15
Brookton 5 12
Broome 2 1
Broomehill 5 12
Bruce Rock 5 14
Brunswick/Burekup/Roelands 3 6
Bullaring 5 12
Bullfinch 5 15
Bunjil 5 14
Buntine 5 15
Burracoppin 5 10
Calingiri 5 12
Camballin 5 14
Capel 2 5
Carnamah 4 10
Carnarvon 4 10
Caron 5 14
Cervantes 4 6
Collie 2 6
Collie Farmlands 1 1
Condingup 5 14
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Coolgardie 5 12
Coomberdale 5 15
Coorow 5 10
Coral Bay 5 N/A
Corrigin 5 14
Cowaramup 5 12
Cranbrook 5 14
Cuballing 5 12
Cue 5 12
Cunderdin 5 6
Dalwallinu 5 12
Dalyellup 2 4
Dandaragan 5 14
Dardanup 5 12
Darkan 5 10
Dathagnoorara Farmlands 3 6
Denham (Saline) 2 5
Denmark 5 14
Derby 2 5
Dongara/Denison 2 1
Donnybrook 2 4
Doodlakine 5 12
Dowerin 5 10
Dudinin/Harrismith/Jitarning 5 15
Dumbleyung 5 15
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Dunsborough/Yallingup 2 5
Dwellingup 5 12
Eneabba 5 10
Eradu 5 12
Esperance 2 5
Exmouth 3 9
Fitzroy Crossing 2 2
Frankland 5 14
Gabbadah 5 10
Gascoyne Junction 5 14
Geraldton 2 1
Gibson 5 14
Gingin 5 10
Gnarabup 4 6
Gnowangerup 5 14
Goomalling 5 12
Grass Patch 5 15
Grass Valley 5 10
Greenbushes 5 12
Greenhead 4 10
Guilderton 3 8
Halls Creek 5 12
Hamel/Waroona 2 4
Harvey/Wokalup 3 4
Highbury/Piesseville 5 12
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Hines Hill 5 12
Hopetoun 5 12
Horrocks 5 14
Hyden 5 14
Jerramungup 5 14
Jurien Bay 2 3
Kalannie 5 14
Kalbarri 2 2
Kalgoorlie/Boulder 5 12
Kambalda 5 8
Karakin 5 10
Karlgarin 5 15
Karratha 2 6
Katanning 5 12
Katanning Farmlands 5 12
Kellerberrin 5 12
Kendenup 5 14
Kendenup Farmlands 5 12
Kirup 5 14
Kojonup/Muradup 5 12
Kondinin 5 14
Koorda 5 12
Kukerin/Moulyinning 5 15
Kulin 5 14
Kununoppin 5 14
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Kununurra 2 2
Lake Grace 5 14
Lake King 5 15
Lancelin 5 10
Latham 5 14
Laverton 5 12
Ledge Point 4 10
Leeman 4 10
Leonora 5 12
Mandurah 2 3
Manjimup 4 10
Marble Bar 5 14
Margaret River 2 4
Marvel Loch 5 14
Meckering 5 10
Meekatharra 4 10
Menzies 5 15
Merredin 5 10
Merredin Farmlands 3 9
Miling 5 12
Mingenew 4 10
Moora 2 3
Moorine Rock 5 15
Morawa 5 12
Mount Barker 5 12
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Mount Magnet 4 10
Mount Roe 5 15
Mukinbudin 5 14
Mullalyup 5 15
Mullewa 4 10
Mullewa Farmlands 4 12
Munglinup 5 15
Muntadgin 5 15
Myalup 5 12
Nabawa 5 12
Nannup 5 12
Narembeen 5 14
Narngulu 1 1
Narrikup 5 12
Narrogin 5 10
Narrogin Farmlands 3 8
New Norcia 5 14
Newdegate 5 14
Newman 1 1
Nilgen 4 7
Norseman 5 13
North Dandalup 3 9
Northam 3 6
Northam Farmlands 3 9
Northampton 5 12
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Northcliffe 5 14
Nullagine 5 14
Nungarin 5 14
Nyabing 5 14
Ongerup 5 15
Onslow 5 14
Ora Banda 5 15
Park Ridge 3 6
Pemberton 5 12
Peppermint Grove Beach 4 12
Perenjori 5 14
Pingaring 5 15
Pingelly 5 12
Pingrup 5 15
Pinjarra 1 1
Pithara 5 12
Point Samson 4 10
Popanyinning 5 14
Porongurup 4 4
Porongurup Farmlands 5 12
Port Hedland 2 5
Preston Beach 5 12
Quairading 5 12
Quinninup 5 15
Ravensthorpe 5 15
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Rocky Gully 5 15
Roebourne 4 10
Salmon Gums 5 15
Sandstone 5 14
Seabird 5 12
South Hedland 2 5
Southern Cross 4 9
Tambellup 5 14
Tammin 5 10
Three Springs 5 12
Tincurrin 5 15
Toodyay 5 10
Trayning 5 14
Varley 5 15
Wagin 5 12
Walkaway 1 1
Walpole 5 14
Wandering 5 14
Watheroo 5 14
Wellstead 5 15
Westonia 5 12
Wickepin 5 12
Wickham 4 10
Widgiemooltha 5 14
Williams 5 10
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Wiluna 5 10
Wongan Hills 5 14
Woodanilling 5 12
Woodridge 5 10
Wubin 5 14
Wundowie 1 1
Wyalkatchem 5 12
Wyndham 5 14
Yalgoo 5 14
Yarloop/Wagerup 5 6
Yealering 5 12
Yerecoin 5 15
York 4 10
Yuna 5 15

Schedule 10 — Classification of towns/areas for the purpose of
determining quantity charges in the current year

[bl. 17D(3)]

Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Albany 3 6
Albany Farmlands 3 6
Allanooka Farmlands 1 1
Allanson 4 11
Arrino 5 15
Arrowsmith Farmlands 5 13
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Augusta 5 13
Australind/Eaton 2 1
Badgingarra 5 15
Bakers Hill 4 11
Balingup 5 13
Ballidu 5 15
Beacon 5 15
Bencubbin 5 15
Beverley 5 11
Bindi Bindi 5 15
Bindoon/Chittering 5 13
Binningup 5 11
Bodallin 5 11
Boddington 5 11
Bolgart 5 15
Borden 5 15
Boyanup 3 7
Boyup Brook 5 11
Bremer Bay 5 13
Bridgetown/Hester 5 13
Broad Arrow 5 15
Brookton 5 13
Broome 2 1
Broomehill 5 13
Bruce Rock 5 15
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Brunswick/Burekup/Roelands 3 6
Bullaring 5 13
Bullfinch 5 15
Bunjil 5 15
Buntine 5 15
Burracoppin 5 11
Calingiri 5 13
Camballin 5 15
Capel 2 5
Carnamah 4 11
Carnarvon 4 11
Caron 5 15
Cervantes 4 7
Collie 2 6
Collie Farmlands 1 1
Condingup 5 15
Coolgardie 5 13
Coomberdale 5 15
Coorow 5 11
Coral Bay 5 N/A
Corrigin 5 15
Cowaramup 5 13
Cranbrook 5 15
Cuballing 5 13
Cue 5 13
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Cunderdin 5 7
Dalwallinu 5 13
Dalyellup 2 4
Dandaragan 5 15
Dardanup 5 13
Darkan 5 11
Dathagnoorara Farmlands 3 7
Denham (Saline) 2 5
Denmark 5 15
Derby 2 5
Dongara/Denison 2 1
Donnybrook 2 4
Doodlakine 5 13
Dowerin 5 11
Dudinin/Harrismith/Jitarning 5 15
Dumbleyung 5 15
Dunsborough/Yallingup 2 5
Dwellingup 5 13
Eneabba 5 11
Eradu 5 13
Esperance 2 5
Exmouth 3 9
Fitzroy Crossing 2 1
Frankland 5 15
Gabbadah 5 11
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Gascoyne Junction 5 15
Geraldton 2 1
Gibson 5 15
Gingin 5 11
Gnarabup 4 7
Gnowangerup 5 15
Goomalling 5 13
Grass Patch 5 15
Grass Valley 5 11
Greenbushes 5 13
Greenhead 4 11
Guilderton 3 8
Halls Creek 5 13
Hamel/Waroona 2 4
Harvey/Wokalup 3 5
Highbury/Piesseville 5 13
Hines Hill 5 13
Hopetoun 5 13
Horrocks 5 15
Hyden 5 15
Jerramungup 5 15
Jurien Bay 2 3
Kalannie 5 15
Kalbarri 2 2
Kalgoorlie/Boulder 5 13
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Kambalda 5 9
Karakin 5 11
Karlgarin 5 15
Karratha 2 6
Katanning 5 13
Katanning Farmlands 5 13
Kellerberrin 5 13
Kendenup 5 15
Kendenup Farmlands 5 13
Kirup 5 15
Kojonup/Muradup 5 13
Kondinin 5 15
Koorda 5 13
Kukerin/Moulyinning 5 15
Kulin 5 15
Kununoppin 5 15
Kununurra 2 2
Lake Grace 5 15
Lake King 5 15
Lancelin 5 11
Latham 5 15
Laverton 5 13
Ledge Point 4 11
Leeman 4 11
Leonora 5 13
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Mandurah 2 3
Manjimup 4 10
Marble Bar 5 15
Margaret River 2 5
Marvel Loch 5 15
Meckering 5 11
Meekatharra 4 10
Menzies 5 15
Merredin 5 11
Merredin Farmlands 3 9
Miling 5 13
Mingenew 4 10
Moora 2 3
Moorine Rock 5 15
Morawa 5 13
Mount Barker 5 13
Mount Magnet 4 11
Mount Roe 5 15
Mukinbudin 5 15
Mullalyup 5 15
Mullewa 4 10
Mullewa Farmlands 4 13
Munglinup 5 15
Muntadgin 5 15
Myalup 5 13
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Nabawa 5 13
Nannup 5 13
Narembeen 5 15
Narngulu 1 1
Narrikup 5 13
Narrogin 5 11
Narrogin Farmlands 3 8
New Norcia 5 15
Newdegate 5 15
Newman 1 1
Nilgen 5 8
Norseman 5 14
North Dandalup 3 9
Northam 3 7
Northam Farmlands 3 9
Northampton 5 13
Northcliffe 5 15
Nullagine 5 15
Nungarin 5 15
Nyabing 5 15
Ongerup 5 15
Onslow 5 15
Ora Banda 5 15
Park Ridge 3 7
Pemberton 5 13
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Peppermint Grove Beach 4 12
Perenjori 5 15
Pingaring 5 15
Pingelly 5 13
Pingrup 5 15
Pinjarra 1 1
Pithara 5 13
Point Samson 4 10
Popanyinning 5 15
Porongurup 5 5
Porongurup Farmlands 5 13
Port Hedland 2 5
Preston Beach 5 13
Quairading 5 13
Quinninup 5 15
Ravensthorpe 5 15
Rocky Gully 5 15
Roebourne 4 10
Salmon Gums 5 15
Sandstone 5 15
Seabird 5 13
South Hedland 2 5
Southern Cross 4 10
Tambellup 5 15
Tammin 5 11
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Three Springs 5 13
Tincurrin 5 15
Toodyay 5 11
Trayning 5 15
Varley 5 15
Wagin 5 13
Walkaway 1 1
Walpole 5 15
Wandering 5 15
Watheroo 5 15
Wellstead 5 15
Westonia 5 13
Wickepin 5 13
Wickham 4 10
Widgiemooltha 5 15
Williams 5 11
Wiluna 5 11
Wongan Hills 5 15
Woodanilling 5 13
Woodridge 5 11
Wubin 5 15
Wundowie 1 1
Wyalkatchem 5 13
Wyndham 5 15
Yalgoo 5 15
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Town/area Residential Non-residential
classification classification
Yarloop/Wagerup 5 7
Yealering 5 13
Yerecoin 5 15
York 4 11
Yuna 5 15

TERRY REDMAN, Minister for Water.

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