Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1997 (Qld)

Queensland Subordinate Legislation 1997 No. 189 Water Resources Act 1989 WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1997 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Regulation amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Amendment of s 5 (Interest on outstanding debt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 Amendment of s 13 (Water charges for sch 1 land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7 Amendment of s 14 (Minimum water charge for nominal allocations granted to sch 1 land) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8 Insertion of new s 14A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 14A Combining nominal allocations for charging purposes . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9 Amendment of s 16 (Charges for water in excess of entitlements) . . . . . . . 6 10 Amendment of s 25 (Sugar mill assessments) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 11 Amendment of s 26 (Drainage rates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 12 Replacement of schs 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SCHEDULE 1 CHARGES—AREAS OTHER THAN MAREEBA–DIMBULAH 1 Awoonga–Callide pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Barker–Barambah project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 Barns ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 4 Bowen–Broken Rivers project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5 Bowen ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6 Boyne River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Bundaberg irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8 Burdekin River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 Callide Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 10 Callide Valley ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 Chinchilla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 12 Condamine ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 13 Cressbrook Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 Cunnamulla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 Dumaresq River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 17 Emerald irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 18 Eton irrigation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 19 Fitzroy River Barrage project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 20 Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21 Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 22 Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 23 Logan River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 24 Lower Mary River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 25 Macintyre Brook project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 26 Maranoa River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 27 Mary Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 28 Oakey Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 29 Pioneer River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 30 Proserpine River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 31 Stanwell pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 32 St George irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 33 Tarong pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 34 Three Moon Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 35 Upper Burnett project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 36 Upper Condamine project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 37 Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . 30 38 Warrill Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SCHEDULE 2 CHARGES—MAREEBA–DIMBULAH 1 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 13 Amendment of sch 3 (Nominal allocation charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 14 Amendment of sch 4 (Charges for local services) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 15 Replacement of schs 5 and 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 SCHEDULE 5 SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS SCHEDULE 6 DRAINAGE RATES SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 4

s1 4 s6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 ˙ Short title 1. This regulation may be cited as the Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1997 . ˙ Commencement 2. This regulation commences on 1 July 1997. ˙ Regulation amended 3. This regulation amends the WaterResources(RatesandCharges)Regulation 1992 . ˙ Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) 4. Section 2, definition “sugar mill assessment” , ‘section 8.8 of the Act’— omit, insert— ‘section 117 of the Act’. ˙ Amendment of s 5 (Interest on outstanding debt) 5.(1) Section 5, ‘section 10.13(2)(e) of the Act’— omit, insert— ‘section 227(2)(e) of the Act’. (2) Section 5, ‘12.5%’— omit, insert— ‘the rate that is 2% above the QIDC business variable lending rate as applying from time to time’. ˙ Amendment of s 13 (Water charges for sch 1 land) 6. Section 13(1), ‘taken’—

s7 5 s8 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 omit, insert— ‘allocated, supplied or taken’. ˙ Amendment of s 14 (Minimum water charge for nominal allocations granted to sch 1 land) 7. Section 14(2) to (4)— omit, insert— ‘ (2) The minimum charge is the higher of the following amounts— (a) the minimum annual fixed amount specified in schedule 1 for the area; (b) the charge levied under section 13.’. ˙ Insertion of new s 14A 8. After section 14— insert— ˙ ‘ Combining nominal allocations for charging purposes ‘ 14A.(1) This section applies if— (a) a person holds more than 1 licence for a schedule 1 area; and (b) the person applies to the chief executive to have the person’s nominal allocations, for licences specified in the application, combined on 1 notice for payment; and (c) the application is accompanied by an application fee of $50. ‘ (2) The chief executive may combine the nominal allocations for the licences in 1 notice of payment if the chief executive is satisfied it is reasonable to do so having regard to— (a) the distance between the parcels of land for which the nominal allocations were granted; and (b) whether the parcels of land are serviced by the same works. ‘ (3) If nominal allocations for the licences are combined in 1 notice for

s 9 6 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 payment, section 14 must be applied to the aggregate of the nominal allocations for the licences, and the aggregate of the corresponding announced allocations, as if the nominal allocations were 1 allocation and the announced allocations were 1 allocation.’. ˙ Amendment of s 16 (Charges for water in excess of entitlements) 9. Section 16, ‘section 10.15 of the Act’— omit, insert— ‘section 229 of the Act’. ˙ Amendment of s 25 (Sugar mill assessments) 10. Section 25(2), ‘section 8.8 of the Act’— omit, insert— ‘section 117 of the Act’. ˙ Amendment of s 26 (Drainage rates) 11. Section 26(1), ‘section 8.7 of the Act’— omit, insert— ‘section 116 of the Act’. ˙ Replacement of schs 1 and 2 12. Schedules 1 and 2— omit, insert—

s 12 7 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 ‘ SCHEDULE 1 ‘ 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 minimum annual fixed amount is $346.40. ‘ (3) The charge for the supply from a consumer offtake of each ML of water for stock or domestic purposes is $346.40. ˙ ‘ Barker–Barambah project ‘ 2.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $25.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $101.90 for each further ML taken. ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.65 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 325. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from the Redgate re-lift section— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $21.05 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation;

s 12 8 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $25.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $101.90 for each further ML taken. ˙ ‘ Barns ground water area ‘ 3.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $90. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $20.90 for each further ML taken, up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $40.55 for each further ML taken. ˙ ‘ Bowen–Broken Rivers project ‘ 4.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Bowen River or Broken River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.50 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ Bowen ground water management area ‘ 5.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 December. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $88. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area—

s 12 9 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.15 for each ML taken. s 12 No. 189, 1997 ˙ ‘ Boyne River project ‘ 6.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $175. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Boyne River— (a) $2.16 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.94 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $22.20 for each ML taken over the announced allocation; (d) for supply by water harvesting—$2.70 for each ML up to a maximum charge of $1 350. ˙ ‘ Bundaberg irrigation area or project ‘ 7.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel—$358; and (b) for surface water—$179; and (c) for ground water—$89.50. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel or watercourse supplemented from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.20 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $58.80 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $78.40 for each further ML taken.

s 12 10 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.45 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $32.15 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $51.70 for each further ML taken. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$36.20 for each ML taken; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse—$3.15 for each ML taken. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Bundaberg ground water area— (a) $1 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.05 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.65 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $44.25 for each further ML taken. ‘ (7) The following charges apply for water to on-farm storage— (a) from a channel— (i) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $75.40 for each ML taken; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse— (i) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $22.95 for each ML taken.

s 12 11 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ˙ ‘ Burdekin River irrigation area or project ‘ 8.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel—$352; and (b) for surface water—$176; and (c) for ground water—$88. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water— (a) from a channel or regulated drain— (i) connected to Barratta Main Channel— (A) $4.13 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (B) $35.62 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (ii) other than from a channel or drain connected to the Barratta Main Channel— (A) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (B) $35.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (b) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$9.65 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River— (i) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $10.25 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (d) from the Giru ground water area or a regulated section of the Haughton River— (i) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) for a groundwater allocation—$16.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) for a surface water allocation first issued before

s 12 12 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) 1 March 1995—$16.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iv) for a surface water allocation first issued on or after 1 March 1995—$35.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (e) from Glady’s Lagoon— (i) up to natural yield—nil; and (ii) other than from natural yield— (A) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (B) $35.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation. ‘ (4) An annual charge of $400 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. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for each ML of water taken over the announced allocation— (a) from a channel—$68.60; (b) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River—$42.25; (c) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$39.65; (d) from Giru ground water area—$49.30; (e) from Burdekin ground water area—$36.60. ˙ ‘ Callide Valley project ‘ 9.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount for ground water is $88.35. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Callide Valley ground water area or from surface water— (a) $1 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.50 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation;

s 12 13 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $23 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $92 for each further ML taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (e) $207 for each further ML taken. ˙ ‘ Callide Valley ground water management area ‘ 10.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount for ground water is $88.35. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the area— (a) $1.05 for each ML of announced allocation; (b) $23 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $92 for each further ML taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $207 for each further ML taken. ˙ ‘ Chinchilla Weir project ‘ 11.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $123.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.05 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 525.

s 12 14 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ˙ ‘ Condamine ground water area ‘ 12.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $90. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) $1 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) 75c for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $101.90 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Cressbrook Creek project ‘ 13.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$88.50; and (b) for ground water—$88.50. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the Cressbrook Creek ground water area or from surface water— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.20 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ Cunnamulla Weir project ‘ 14.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.85 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.70 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation;

s 12 15 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (d) $35.55 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Dawson Valley irrigation area or project ‘ 15.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$354; and (b) for surface water—$177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $24.20 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $54.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $81.60 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from the regulated section of the Dawson River downstream of Glebe Weir to the junction with Herbert Creek— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $54.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $81.60 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from the Glebe Weir reservoir— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $3.90 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $54.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the

s 12 16 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) announced allocation; (d) $81.60 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$24.20 for each ML taken; (b) from a regulated section of the Dawson River and from the Glebe Weir reservoir—$2.85 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 425. ˙ ‘ Dumaresq River project ‘ 16.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$177; and (b) for ground water—$88.50. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse flowing from Glenlyon Dam— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.55 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $105.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Dumaresq ground water area— (a) $1 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) 65c for each ML taken. ‘ (5) The charge for water by water harvesting is $2.65 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 325. ˙ ‘ Emerald irrigation area or project ‘ 17.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June.

s 12 17 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$360; and (b) for surface water—$180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.75 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $237.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from Fairbairn Dam, or a regulated section of the Nogoa River or Mackenzie River to the junction with Springton Creek— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.55 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $237.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$20.75 for each ML taken; (b) from Fairbairn Dam, or a regulated section of the Nogoa River or Mackenzie River to the junction with Springton Creek—$2.90 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 450. ˙ ‘ Eton irrigation area ‘ 18.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from the western side channel supply—$359; and (b) for water from the eastern side channel supply—$359. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $4.80 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $29.70 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation;

s 12 18 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $69 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $345 for each further ML taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting from Mirani diversion channel is $15.90 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ Fitzroy River Barrage project ‘ 19.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Fitzroy River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.60 for each ML taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.15 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 575. ˙ ‘ Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area ‘ 20.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $70 for each metered outlet. ˙ ‘ Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) ‘ 21.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$176; and (b) for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel—$352; and (c) for water from Clarendon ground water area—$176. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a

s 12 19 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) watercourse— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) when flow is restricted—$19.90 for each ML taken; (c) when flow is unrestricted—$9.95 for each ML taken. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $19.90 for each ML taken. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Clarendon ground water area— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.95 for each ML taken. ‘ (6) The charge for water by water harvesting is $2.45 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 225. ˙ ‘ Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) ‘ 22.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 April. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $176. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.25 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.05 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 525. ˙ ‘ Logan River project ‘ 23.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June.

s 12 20 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $11.90 for each ML taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River is $3.40 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 700. ˙ ‘ Lower Mary River irrigation area or project ‘ 24.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$360; and (b) for surface water—$180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $90.35 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $141.30 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from Mary Barrage— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $63.60 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $114.25 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation.

s 12 21 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from Tinana Barrage or Teddington Weir— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $16.85 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $69.80 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $120.75 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Macintyre Brook project ‘ 25.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water other than by water harvesting— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.10 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $121 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ˙ ‘ Maranoa River project ‘ 26.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.20 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation;

s 12 22 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (d) $34.80 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Mary Valley project ‘ 27.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$180; and (b) for water from Pie Creek diversion—$360. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Yabba Creek or the Mary River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $63.30 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $114.25 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a section of a watercourse regulated by the Pie Creek diversion scheme— (a) for water supplied from a channel if, under section 9 of this regulation, water is taken to be available from the natural flow in Pie Creek— (i) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $92.50 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $146.45 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (iv) $197.40 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation; (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—

s 12 23 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (i) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $44.75 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $98.70 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (iv) $149.65 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from Cedar Pocket Dam or the regulated section of East Deep Creek between Cedar Pocket Dam and the junction with North Deep Creek— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.70 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Oakey Creek ground water management area ‘ 28.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $80 for each metered outlet. ˙ ‘ Pioneer River project ‘ 29.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the regulated section of Pioneer River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.90 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.80 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119 for each further ML taken.

s 12 24 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $2.90 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 450. ˙ ‘ Proserpine River project ‘ 30.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$180; and (b) for ground water—$180. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project from surface water or from the Proserpine ground water area— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.90 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.80 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119 for each further ML taken. ˙ ‘ Stanwell pipeline project ‘ 31.(1) In this area the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $281. ‘ (3) The charge for water for stock or for domestic purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes is $147.90 for each ML taken plus $133.10 for each offtake in each water year. ˙ ‘ St George irrigation area or project ‘ 32.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for water from a channel supply—$354; and (b) for surface water—$177.

s 12 25 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $233.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Thuraggi Watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $117 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from Beardmore Dam or a regulated section of the Balonne River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.70 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $117 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel— (i) to on-farm storage—$10.20 for each ML taken; or (ii) for another use—$20.35 for each ML taken; (b) from a regulated section of the Thuraggi Watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel—$5.80 for each ML taken; (c) from Beardmore Dam or from any watercourse downstream of Beardmore Dam to the Queensland/New South Wales border—$2.90 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 450. ˙ ‘ Tarong pipeline project ‘ 33.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $298.75.

s 12 26 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water for stock, domestic and rural residential purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $298.75 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ Three Moon Creek project ‘ 34.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$180; and (b) for ground water—$90. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Three Moon Creek— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.85 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $13.65 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.30 for each ML taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.60 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Three Moon Creek ground water area— (a) $1 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.45 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $13.65 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.30 for each ML taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.60 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced

s 12 27 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) allocation. ‘ (5) Subsections (6) and (7) 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. ‘ (6) The ground water allocation may be varied in the way mentioned in subsection (5)(c) by no more than 50% of the nominal allocation for ground water at the commencement of this section. ‘ (7) The following charges apply after the variation mentioned in subsection (6)— (a) nil for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.15 for each ML of ground water taken. ‘ (8) The charge for water by water harvesting is $2.75 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 375. ˙ ‘ Upper Burnett project ‘ 35.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is— (a) for surface water—$177; and (b) for water from John Goleby Weir—$177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Nogo River or the Burnett River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.65 for each ML taken, up to announced allocation;

s 12 28 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) (c) $21.30 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $31.95 for each ML taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $42.60 for each ML taken over 120% and up to 130% of the announced allocation; (f) $53.25 for each ML taken over 130% and up to 140% of the announced allocation; (g) $63.90 for each ML taken over 140% and up to 150% of the announced allocation; (h) $74.55 for each ML taken over 150% and up to 160% of the announced allocation; (i) $85.20 for each ML taken over 160% and up to 170% of the announced allocation; (j) $95.85 for each ML taken over 170% and up to 180% of the announced allocation; (k) $106.50 for each ML taken over 180% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from John Goleby Weir— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.65 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $21.30 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 102.5% of the announced allocation; (d) $53.25 for each ML taken over 102.5% and up to 105% of the announced allocation; (e) $106.50 for each ML taken over 105% and up to 107.5% of the announced allocation; (f) $213 for each ML taken over 107.5% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of

s 12 29 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) the Nogo River or Burnett River is $2.70 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 350. ‘ (6) The charge for water extracted from sands in river beds is $2.70 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ Upper Condamine project ‘ 36.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.35 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $123.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $17.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $193 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River is $3.05 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 525. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) by restricted water harvesting— (i) $7.95 for each ML taken up to 500 ML; and (ii) $4.90 for each ML taken over 500 ML; (b) by general water harvesting—$3.05 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 525.

s 12 30 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 1 (continued) ˙ ‘ Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area ‘ 37.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $80 for each metered outlet. ˙ ‘ Warrill Valley project ‘ 38.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual fixed amount is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply 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— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.65 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $213 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek and the Upper Warrill systems— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.10 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $213 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) 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—$2.65 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 325; (b) from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek or the Upper Warrill systems—$3.05 for each ML taken up to a maximum charge of $1 525.

s 12 31 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 ‘ 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 $395.65 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—$15.65 for each ML; (b) for water supplied from a channel supply— (i) $14.45 for each ML up to 100 ML; and (ii) $9.65 for each ML over 100 ML and up to 500 ML; and (iii) $8.40 for each ML over 500 ML; (c) for water supplied from a regulated section of— (i) Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.25 for each ML; and (ii) Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—$3.15 for each ML; and (iii) another watercourse—$12.10 for each ML. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water taken— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area—

s 12 32 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) (i) $24 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $118.90 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iii) $396.40 for each further ML; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area— (i) $16.85 for each ML up to 100 ML; and (ii) $14.40 for each ML over 100 ML and up to 500 ML; and (iii) $10.85 for each ML over 500 ML and up to the announced allocation; and (iv) $94 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (v) $313.35 for each further ML; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River— (i) $7.20 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $43.25 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iii) $144.20 for each further ML; (d) from Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—nil; (e) from a regulated section of another watercourse— (i) $9.65 for each ML up to the announced allocation; and (ii) $65.10 for each ML over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iii) $217.05 for each further ML; (f) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$4.85 for each ML. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area—$24 for each ML taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area—$16.85 for each ML taken;

s 13 33 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 SCHEDULE 2 (continued) (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.20 for each ML taken; (d) from Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—nil; (e) from a regulated section of another watercourse—$9.65 for each ML taken.’. ˙ Amendment of sch 3 (Nominal allocation charges) 13. Schedule 3, section 5(2), ‘a watercourse or Glady’s Lagoon’— omit, insert— ‘the Burdekin River’. ˙ Amendment of sch 4 (Charges for local services) 14.(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 15. Schedules 5 and 6— omit, insert—

s 15 34 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 ‘ SCHEDULE 5 ‘ SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS section 25 Irrigation area Rate of assessment (for each tonne of 94 net titre sugar) $ Bundaberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Burdekin River— (a) Giru ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15 (b) another area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 Eton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 Lower Mary River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 ‘ SCHEDULE 6 ‘ DRAINAGE RATES section 26 Irrigation area Bundaberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burdekin River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drainage rate (for each hectare) $ 16.45 16.45 16.50 16.50 16.50’.

35 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 189, 1997 ¡ SCHEDULE AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 4 section 14 Column 1 Column 2 Amounts to be omitted Amounts to be inserted Section 1 (Town water supply charges—general) $112.50 $134.95 $225.00 $337.45 $449.95 $562.40 $674.95 $899.90 $1 124.90 $1 349.85 $225.00 $114.65 $137.50 $229.30 $343.85 $458.50 $573.10 $687.75 $917 $1 146.25 $1 375.50 $229.30 Section 2 (Town water supply charges for certain multiple uses) $134.95 $137.50 Section 3 (Excess water charges) 59 c 60c

36 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) SCHEDULE (continued) No. 189, 1997 Section 5 (Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges) $276.25 $281.50 $110.65 $112.75 $148.70 $151.55 $371.65 $378.70 $60.55 $61.70 Section 6 (Garbage collection charges) $90.05 $2.30 $91.75 $2.35 ENDNOTES 1. Made by the Governor in Council on 26 June 1997. 2. Notified in the gazette on 27 June 1997. 3. Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 4. The administering agency is the Department of Natural Resources. © State of Queensland 1997