Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1996 (Qld)

Queensland Subordinate Legislation 1996 No. 382 Water Resources Act 1989 WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1996 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Regulation amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Insertion of new ss 4A–4C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4A Fee for application for amended licence—Act, s 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4B Fee for proposal and application for subdivision—Act, s 119 . . . . . 5 4C Fee for proposal for agreement for transfer of water under allocation—Act, s 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 Amendment of s 5 (Interest on outstanding debt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6 Amendment of s 17 (Nominal allocation charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Replacement of schs 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SCHEDULE 1 CHARGES—AREAS OTHER THAN MAREEBA–DIMBULAH 1 Awoonga–Callide pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Barker–Barambah project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3 Barns ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Bowen–Broken Rivers project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 Bowen ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6 Boyne River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 7 Bundaberg irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 Burdekin River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9 Callide Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 Chinchilla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 Condamine ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 12 Cressbrook Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 Cunnamulla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 14 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 15 Dumaresq River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 16 Emerald irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 17 Eton irrigation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 18 Fitzroy River Barrage project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 19 Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 20 Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 21 Logan River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 22 Lower Mary River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 23 Macintyre Brook project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 24 Maranoa River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 25 Mary Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 26 Pioneer River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 27 Proserpine River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 28 Stanwell pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 29 St George irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 30 Tarong pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 31 Three Moon Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 32 Upper Burnett project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 33 Upper Condamine project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 34 Warrill Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SCHEDULE 2 CHARGES—MAREEBA–DIMBULAH 1 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 8 Amendment of sch 3 (Nominal allocation charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 9 Amendment of sch 4 (Charges for local services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 10 Replacement of schs 5 and 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SCHEDULE 5 SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS SCHEDULE 6 DRAINAGE RATES SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 4

s1 4 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 ˙ Short title 1. This regulation may be cited as the Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1996 . ˙ Regulation amended 2. This regulation amends the WaterResources(RatesandCharges)Regulation 1992 . ˙ Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) 3.(1) Section 2, definition “local services” , ‘the provision of’— omit. (2) Section 2, definition “serviced land” , ‘improvement’ to ‘Schedule 4’— omit, insert— ‘improvement specified in schedule 4, section 1(1)’. ˙ Insertion of new ss 4A–4C 4. After section 4— insert— ˙ ‘ Fee for application for amended licence—Act, s 45 ‘ 4A.(1) This section applies if an application is made under section 45 of the Act for an amended licence for the Giru ground water area for the purpose of increasing a surface water allocation by an amount and decreasing a ground water allocation by the same amount. ‘ (2) For the purposes of section 42(1)(c) of the Act, the prescribed fee is $150.00 for each ML by which the surface water allocation is to be increased.

s5 5 s6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 ˙ ‘ Fee for proposal and application for subdivision—Act, s 119 ‘ 4B. For section 119(2) and (7) of the Act, the prescribed fee is $200. ˙ ‘ Fee for proposal for agreement for transfer of water under allocation—Act, s 231 ‘ 4C.(1) For section 231(2) of the Act, the prescribed fee is $100. ‘ (2) However, the fee is only $50 for a proposal submitted on or before 30 September 1997. ‘ (3) Subsection (2) applies only if— (a) the proposal— (i) is for the amendment of an agreement that was the subject of a proposal previously approved under section 231 of the Act; and (ii) is submitted in the water year in which the previously approved proposal was approved; or (b) the parties to the agreement are identical with the parties to an agreement the entering into of which was previously approved under section 231 of the Act.’. ˙ Amendment of s 5 (Interest on outstanding debt) 5. Section 5, ‘13%’— omit, insert— ‘12.5%’. ˙ Amendment of s 17 (Nominal allocation charges) 6. Section 17— insert— ‘ (1A) The charges specified in schedule 3 do not apply to the sale, under part 5 of the Act, of an entitlement to be issued with a licence for a nominal allocation.’.

s7 6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) ˙ Replacement of schs 1 and 2 7. Schedules 1 and 2— omit, insert— ‘SCHEDULE 1 s7 No. 382, 1996 ‘ CHARGES—AREAS OTHER THAN MAREEBA–DIMBULAH sections 13 and 14 ˙ ‘ Awoonga–Callide pipeline project ‘ 1.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 100%. ‘ (3) There is no minimum annual fixed amount. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply from a consumer offtake of each ML of water for stock or domestic purposes is $344.70. ˙ ‘ Barker–Barambah project ‘ 2.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $10.40 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $25.00 for the first ML over the announced allocation; (c) $100.00 for each further ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.60 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 300.

s7 7 s7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the Redgate re-lift section— (a) $22.60 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $25.00 for the first ML over the announced allocation; (c) $100.00 for each further ML over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Barns ground water area ‘ 3.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 50%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $88.35. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the area— (a) $1.30 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $20.60 for each further ML up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $40.00 for each further ML. ˙ ‘ Bowen–Broken Rivers project ‘ 4.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 December. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $176.70. ‘ (4) The charge for each ML of water supplied from a regulated section of the Bowen River or Broken River is $12.25. ˙ ‘ Bowen ground water area ‘ 5.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 December. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%.

s7 8 s7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $86.70. ‘ (4) The charge for each ML of water supplied is $4.05. ˙ ‘ Boyne River project ‘ 6.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Boyne River— (a) $11.00 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $22.00 for each ML over the announced allocation; (c) for supply by water harvesting—$2.65 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 325. ˙ ‘ Bundaberg irrigation area or project ‘ 7.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 50%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel—$353.40; and (b) for surface water—$176.70; and (c) for ground water—$88.35. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a channel or watercourse supplemented from a channel— (a) $38.65 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $57.95 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $77.30 for each further ML. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water

s7 9 s7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $12.30 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $31.70 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $51.00 for each further ML. ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$38.65 for each ML; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse—$3.10 for each ML. ‘ (7) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from ground water in the Bundaberg ground water area— (a) $5.00 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $24.30 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $43.65 for each further ML. ‘ (8) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water to on-farm storage— (a) from a channel—$77.30 for each ML; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse—$24.60 for each ML. ˙ ‘ Burdekin River irrigation area or project ‘ 8.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel—$346.00; and (b) for surface water—$173.00; and (c) for ground water—$86.50. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of each ML

s 7 10 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) of water up to the announced allocation— (a) from a channel or regulated drain— (i) connected to Barratta Main Channel—$39.13; and (ii) other than a channel or drain connected to the Barratta Main Channel—$38.00; (b) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$9.50; (c) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River—$12.05; (d) from the Giru ground water area or a regulated section of the Haughton River— (i) for a groundwater allocation—$19.00; and (ii) for a surface water allocation first issued before 1 March 1995—$19.00; and (iii) for a surface water allocation first issued on or after 1 March 1995—$38.00; (e) from the Horseshoe Lagoon ground water area—none; (f) from Glady’s Lagoon— (i) for an amount taken up to natural yield—none; and (ii) for an amount from an additional allocation—$38.00. ‘ (5) An annual charge of $400.00 for each bore from which ground water is taken applies for the supply of water up to the announced allocation from the Burdekin ground water area. ‘ (6) The charge for the supply of each ML of water over announced allocation from any source within the Burdekin River irrigation area is $76.00. ˙ ‘ Callide Valley project ‘ 9.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is— (a) in the Callide Valley ground water area—75%; and

s 7 11 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) other than in the Callide Valley ground water area—100%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount for ground water is $86.70. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from ground water in the Callide Valley ground water area or from surface water— (a) $9.75 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $19.50 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $78.00 for each further ML up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $175.50 for each further ML. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from ground water not in the Callide Valley ground water area— (a) $1.05 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $19.50 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $78.00 for each further ML up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $175.50 for each further ML. ˙ ‘Chinchilla Weir project ‘ 10.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Condamine River— (a) $12.10 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $121.00 for each ML over the announced allocation.

s 7 12 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $3.00 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ˙ ‘ Condamine ground water area ‘ 11.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $88.35. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the area— (a) $1.70 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $100.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Cressbrook Creek project ‘ 12.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$86.70; and (b) for ground water—$86.70. ‘ (3) The charge for the supply of water from the Cressbrook Creek ground water area or from surface water is $1.15 for each ML. ˙ ‘ Cunnamulla Weir project ‘ 13.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $176.70. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from this project— (a) $11.65 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $23.30 for each ML over 100% and up to 125% of the announced

s 7 13 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) allocation; (c) $34.95 for each ML over 125% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Dawson Valley irrigation area or project ‘ 14.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$346.80; and (b) for surface water—$173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a channel— (a) $26.70 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $53.40 for each ML over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (c) $80.10 for each ML over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the regulated section of the Dawson River downstream of Glebe Weir to the junction with Herbert Creek— (a) $11.15 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $53.40 for each ML over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (c) $80.10 for each ML over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the Glebe Weir reservoir— (a) $3.85 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $53.40 for each ML over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (c) $80.10 for each ML over 125% of the announced allocation.

s 7 14 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (7) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$26.70; (b) from a regulated section of the Dawson River and from the Glebe Weir reservoir—$2.80 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 400. ˙ ‘ Dumaresq River project ‘ 15.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$173.40; and (b) for ground water—$86.70. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of a watercourse flowing from Glenlyon Dam— (a) $10.35 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $103.50 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water from ground water in the Dumaresq ground water area is $1.60 for each ML. ‘ (6) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.60 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 300. ˙ ‘ Emerald irrigation area or project ‘ 16.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$353.40; and (b) for surface water—$176.70.

s 7 15 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a channel— (a) $23.30 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $233.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from Fairbairn Dam, or a regulated section of the Nogoa River or Mackenzie River to the junction with Springton Creek— (a) $11.35 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $233.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$23.30 for each ML; (b) from Fairbairn Dam, or a regulated section of the Nogoa River or Mackenzie River to the junction with Springton Creek—$2.85 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 425. ‘ (7) The charge for town water supply excess water use is $114.85 for each ML. ˙ ‘ Eton irrigation area ‘ 17.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is— (a) for the western side—50%; and (b) for the eastern side—66.66%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from the western side channel supply—$353.40; and (b) for water from the eastern side channel supply—$353.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a channel— (a) $33.90 for each ML up to the announced allocation;

s 7 16 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) $67.80 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $339.00 for each further ML. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting from Mirani diversion channel is $15.65 for each ML. ˙ ‘ Fitzroy River Barrage project ‘ 18.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $176.70. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Fitzroy River is $12.40 for each ML. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $3.10 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 550. ˙ ‘ Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) ‘ 19.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$173.40; and (b) for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel—$346.80; and (c) for water from Clarendon ground water area—$173.40. ‘ (3) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $19.60 for each ML when flow is restricted; (b) $9.80 for each ML when flow is unrestricted. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel is $19.60 for each ML.

s 7 17 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water from ground water in the Clarendon ground water area is $9.80 for each ML. ‘ (6) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.40 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 200. ˙ ‘ Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) ‘ 20.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 April. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 100%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $12.05 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $24.10 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $3.00 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ˙ ‘ Logan River project ‘ 21.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River is $13.65 for each ML. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River is $3.35 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 675. ˙ ‘ Lower Mary River irrigation area or project ‘ 22.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 50%.

s 7 18 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$353.40; and (b) for surface water—$176.70. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a channel— (a) $38.65 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $88.65 for each ML over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (c) $138.65 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from Mary Barrage— (a) $12.10 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $62.10 for each ML over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (c) $112.10 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from Tinana Barrage or Teddington Weir— (a) $18.50 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $68.50 for each ML over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (c) $118.50 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Macintyre Brook project ‘ 23.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.95 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 475.

s 7 19 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water other than by water harvesting is— (a) $11.85 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (b) $118.50 for each ML over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Maranoa River project ‘ 24.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the project— (a) $11.40 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $22.80 for each ML over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (c) $34.20 for each ML over 125% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Mary Valley project ‘ 25.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 50%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$176.70; and (b) for water from Pie Creek diversion—$353.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of Yabba Creek or the Mary River— (a) $12.10 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $62.10 for each ML over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (c) $112.10 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation.

s 7 20 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a section of a watercourse regulated by the Pie Creek diversion scheme— (a) for water supplied from a channel if, under this regulation, water is taken to be available from the natural flow in Pie Creek— (i) $93.70 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $143.70 for each ML over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (iii) $193.70 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation; (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply— (i) $46.85 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $96.85 for each ML over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (iii) $146.85 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The charge for the supply of water from Cedar Pocket Dam or the regulated section of East Deep Creek between Cedar Pocket Dam and the junction with North Deep Creek is— (a) $12.10 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (b) $24.20 for each ML over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Pioneer River project ‘ 26.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 60%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $176.70. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water from the regulated section of Pioneer River is— (a) $11.70 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and

s 7 21 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) $23.40 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (c) $117.00 for each further ML. ‘ (5) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.85 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 425. ˙ ‘ Proserpine River project ‘ 27.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$176.70; and (b) for ground water—$176.70. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from the project from surface water or from the Proserpine ground water area— (a) $11.70 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $23.40 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $117.00 for each further ML. ˙ ‘ Stanwell pipeline project ‘ 28.(1) In this area the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 100%. ‘ (3) There is no minimum annual fixed amount. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water for stock or for domestic purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes is $146.00 for each ML plus $131.40 for each offtake in each water year.

s 7 22 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ˙ ‘ St George irrigation area or project ‘ 29.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 60%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$346.80; and (b) for surface water—$173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a channel— (a) $22.90 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $229.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Thuraggi Watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel— (a) $11.50 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $115.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from Beardmore Dam or a regulated section of the Balonne River— (a) $11.50 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $115.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (7) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water by water harvesting— (a) for water supplied from a channel— (i) to on-farm storage—$11.50 for each ML; or (ii) for another use—$23.00 for each ML; (b) for water supplied from a regulated section of the Thuraggi Watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel—$5.75 for each ML; (c) for water supplied from Beardmore Dam or from any watercourse downstream of Beardmore Dam to the

s 7 23 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) Queensland/New South Wales Border—$2.85 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 425. ˙ ‘ Tarong pipeline project ‘ 30.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 100%. ‘ (3) There is no minimum annual fixed amount. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water for stock, domestic and rural residential purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes is $297.25 for each ML. ˙ ‘ Three Moon Creek project ‘ 31.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$176.70; and (b) for ground water—$88.35. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of Three Moon Creek— (a) $10.65 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $13.40 for each ML over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (c) $26.80 for each ML over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $53.60 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from ground water in the Three Moon Creek ground water area— (a) $5.35 for each ML up to the announced allocation;

s 7 24 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (b) $13.40 for each ML over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (c) $26.80 for each ML over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $53.60 for each ML over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) Subsections (7) and (8) apply if— (a) a person has both a ground water allocation and a surface water allocation; and (b) the quality of the ground water available to the person is at least 3 000 micro-siemens for each centimetre; and (c) the person applies to the chief executive to vary the allocations by decreasing the ground water allocation, and increasing the surface water allocation by the amount that the ground water allocation is decreased. ‘ (7) The ground water allocation may be varied in the way mentioned in subsection (6)(c) by no more than 50% of the nominal allocation for ground water at the commencement of this section. ‘ (8) The charge that applies for the supply of each ML of ground water supplied after the variation is $1.10. ‘ (9) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.70 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 350. ˙ ‘ Upper Burnett project ‘ 32.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is— (a) for surface water—75%; and (b) for water from John Goleby Weir—100%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$173.40; and (b) for water from John Goleby Weir—$173.40.

s 7 25 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Nogo River or the Burnett River— (a) $10.45 for each ML up to announced allocation; (b) $20.90 for each ML over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (c) $31.35 for each ML over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $41.80 for each ML over 120% and up to 130% of the announced allocation; (e) $52.25 for each ML over 130% and up to 140% of the announced allocation; (f) $62.70 for each ML over 140% and up to 150% of the announced allocation; (g) $73.15 for each ML over 150% and up to 160% of the announced allocation; (h) $83.60 for each ML over 160% and up to 170% of the announced allocation; (i) $94.05 for each ML over 170% and up to 180% of the announced allocation; (j) $104.50 for each ML over 180% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from John Goleby Weir— (a) $10.45 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $20.90 for each ML over 100% and up to 102.5% of the announced allocation; (c) $52.25 for each ML over 102.5% and up to 105% of the announced allocation; (d) $104.50 for each ML over 105% and up to 107.5% of the announced allocation; (e) $209.00 for each ML over 107.5% of the announced allocation.

s 7 26 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (6) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting from a regulated section of the Nogo River or Burnett River is $2.65 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 325. ˙ ‘ Upper Condamine project ‘ 33.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River— (a) $12.10 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $121.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) $18.95 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $189.50 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River is $3.00 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ‘ (7) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) by restricted water harvesting— (i) $7.80 for each ML up to 500 ML; and (ii) $4.80 for each ML over 500 ML; (b) by general water harvesting—$3.00 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 500.

s 7 27 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ˙ ‘ Warrill Valley project ‘ 34.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The prescribed percentage of the nominal allocation is 75%. ‘ (3) The minimum annual fixed amount is $173.40. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of Reynolds Creek, Warrill Creek from its junction with Reynolds Creek or the Bremer River from the junction of Warrill Creek downstream to Berry’s Lagoon— (a) $10.45 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $209.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek and the Upper Warrill systems— (a) $11.85 for each ML up to the announced allocation; (b) $209.00 for each ML over the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following are the charges that apply for the supply of water by water harvesting— (a) for water from a regulated section of Reynolds Creek, Warrill Creek from its junction with Reynolds Creek or the Bremer River from the junction of Warrill Creek downstream to Berry’s Lagoon—$2.60 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 300; (b) for water from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek or the Upper Warrill systems—$3.00 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 500.

s 7 28 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 ‘ SCHEDULE 2 ‘ CHARGES—MAREEBA–DIMBULAH section 15 ˙ ‘ Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project ‘ 1.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The amount payable for water taken for an owner’s land is $388.25 plus— (a) a charge based on the nominal allocation of the owner’s land as worked out under subsection (3); and (b) a charge based on the amount of water taken as worked out under subsection (4). ‘ (3) The charge based on the nominal allocation of the owner’s land is as follows— (a) for water supplied in a re-lift area—$15.35 for each ML; (b) for water supplied from a channel supply— (i) $14.20 for each ML up to 100 ML; and (ii) $9.45 for each ML over 100ML and up to 500 ML; and (iii) $8.25 for each ML over 500ML; (c) for water supplied from a regulated section of— (i) Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.10 for each ML; and (ii) Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—$3.10 for each ML; and (iii) another watercourse—$11.85 for each ML. ‘ (4) The following are the charges that apply for water taken— (a) for water taken from a channel in a re-lift area—

s 7 29 s 7 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) (i) $23.55 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $116.70 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iii) $389.00 for each further ML; (b) for water taken from a channel outside a re-lift area— (i) $16.55 for each ML up to 100 ML; and (ii) $14.15 for each ML over 100ML and up to 500 ML; and (iii) $10.65 for each ML over 500ML and up to the announced allocation; and (iv) $92.25 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (v) $307.50 for each further ML; (c) for water taken from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River— (i) $7.05 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $42.45 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iii) $141.50 for each further ML; (d) for water taken from Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—nil; (e) for water taken from a regulated section of another watercourse— (i) $9.45 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $63.90 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (ii) $213.00 for each further ML; (f) for water taken from a diversion from unregulated drains—$4.75 for each ML. ‘ (5) The following are the charges that apply to the supply of water by water harvesting—

s 8 30 s 10 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) (a) for water supplied from a channel in a re-lift area—$23.55 for each ML; (b) for water supplied from a channel outside a re-lift area—$16.55 for each ML; (c) for water supplied from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.05 for each ML; (d) for water supplied from Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—nil; (e) for water supplied from a regulated section of another watercourse—$9.45 for each ML.’. ˙ Amendment of sch 3 (Nominal allocation charges) 8. Schedule 3, item 17, ‘80.00’— omit, insert— ‘150.00’. ˙ Amendment of sch 4 (Charges for local services) 9.(1) The schedule sets out amendments of schedule 4. (2) Each amount mentioned in column 1 of the schedule is omitted, and the amount set opposite in column 2 is inserted. (3) The omitted and inserted amounts are grouped in the schedule according to the section of schedule 4 to which they relate. ˙ Replacement of schs 5 and 6 10. Schedules 5 and 6— omit, insert—

s 10 31 s 10 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 ‘ SCHEDULE 5 ‘ SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS section 25 Irrigation area Rate of assessment (for each tonne of 94 net titre sugar) $ Bundaberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95 Burdekin River— (a) Giru ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 (b) another area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.70 Eton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.05 Lower Mary River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95

s 10 32 s 10 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 ‘ SCHEDULE 6 ‘ DRAINAGE RATES section 26 Irrigation area Bundaberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burdekin River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drainage rate (for each hectare) $ 16.20 16.20 16.20 16.20 16.20’.

33 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 382, 1996 ¡ SCHEDULE AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 4 section 9 Column 1 Column 2 Amounts to be omitted Amounts to be inserted Section 1 (Town water supply charges—general) $107.85 $129.40 $215.70 $323.55 $431.40 $539.20 $647.10 $862.80 $1 078.50 $1 294.20 $215.70 $112.50 $134.95 $225.00 $337.45 $449.95 $562.40 $674.95 $899.90 $1 124.90 $1 349.85 $225.00 Section 2 (Town water supply charges for certain multiple uses) $129.40 $134.95 Section 3 (Excess water charges) 57 c 59 c Section 5 (Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges) $264.85 $276.25 $106.10 $110.65

34 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) SCHEDULE (continued) No. 382, 1996 $142.55 $356.35 $58.05 $148.70 $371.65 $60.55 Section 6 (Garbage collection charges) $86.35 $2.20 $90.05 $2.30 ENDNOTES 1. Made by the Governor in Council on 12 December 1996. 2. Notified in the gazette on 13 December 1996. 3. Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 4. The administering agency is the Department of Natural Resources. © State of Queensland 1996