Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1999 (Qld)

Queensland Subordinate Legislation 1999 No. 229 Water Resources Act 1989 WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 1) 1999 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Regulation amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Omission of s 3 (Interpretation—eastern and western sides of Eton irrigation area) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 Omission of s 4AA (Fee for application for licence—Act, s 42) . . . . . . . . 4 6 Replacement of ss 4AB-4C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4B Fees generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Amendment of s 5 (Interest on outstanding debt) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8 Omission of s 9 (Water available from the natural flow in Pie Creek) . . . 5 9 Amendment of s 18 (Payment of a nominal allocation charge by instalments) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 10 Omission of s 25 (Sugar mill assessments) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11 Amendment of s 26 (Drainage rates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 12 Replacement of ss 27-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 27 Making and levying assessments—Act, s 175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 13 Replacement of sch 1 (Water charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SCHEDULE 1 WATER CHARGES 1 Awoonga-Callide pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Barker-Barambah project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3 Barns ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Border Rivers ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5 Bowen-Broken Rivers project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6 Bowen ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Boyne River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8 Bundaberg irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 9 Burdekin River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 10 Callide Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 Callide Valley ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 12 Chinchilla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 Condamine ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 Cressbrook Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 Cunnamulla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 16 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 17 Dumaresq River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 18 Emerald irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 19 Eton irrigation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 20 Fitzroy River Barrage project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 21 Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 22 Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 23 Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 24 Logan River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 25 Lower Mary River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 26 Macintyre Brook project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 27 Maranoa River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 28 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 29 Mary Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 30 Oakey Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 31 Pioneer River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 32 Proserpine River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 33 Stanwell pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 34 St George irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 35 Tarong pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 36 Three Moon Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 37 Upper Burnett project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 38 Upper Condamine project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 39 Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . 31 40 Warrill Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 14 Amendment of sch 2 (Nominal allocation charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 15 Replacement of schs 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SCHEDULE 3 CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES 1 Water supply charges for serviced land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 2 Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3 Garbage collection charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 SCHEDULE 4 DRAINAGE RATES SCHEDULE 5 FEES

s1 4 s6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ Short title 1. This regulation may be cited as the Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1999 . ˙ Regulation amended 2. This regulation amends the WaterResources(RatesandCharges)Regulation 1992 . ˙ Amendment of s 2 (Definitions) 3. Section 2, definitions “QIDC business variable lending rate” and “sugar mill assessment”— omit, insert— ‘ “Suncorp Metway business variable lending rate” means the variable base interest rate set by the Suncorp Metway Bank for loans to business entities.’. ˙ Omission of s 3 (Interpretation—eastern and western sides of Eton irrigation area) 4. Section 3— omit. ˙ Omission of s 4AA (Fee for application for licence—Act, s 42) 5. Section 4AA— omit. ˙ Replacement of ss 4AB-4C 6. Sections 4AB to 4C— omit, insert—

s 7 5 s 11 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Fees generally ‘ 4B. Fees payable under the Act are in schedule 5.’. ˙ Amendment of s 5 (Interest on outstanding debt) 7. Section 5 , ‘QIDC’— omit, insert— ‘Suncorp Metway’. ˙ Omission of s 9 (Water available from the natural flow in Pie Creek) 8. Section 9— omit. ˙ Amendment of s 18 (Payment of a nominal allocation charge by instalments) 9. Section 18(3)(b), ‘QIDC’— omit, insert— ‘Suncorp Metway’. ˙ Omission of s 25 (Sugar mill assessments) 10. Section 25— omit . ˙ Amendment of s 26 (Drainage rates) 11. Section 26(2), ‘schedule 5’— omit, insert— ‘schedule 4’.

s 12 6 s 12 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ Replacement of ss 27-29 12. Sections 27 to 29— omit, insert— ˙ ‘ Making and levying assessments—Act, s 175 ‘ 27.(1) The following boards may make and levy an assessment under section 175 of the Act— • North Burdekin Water Board • Pioneer Valley Water Board • South Burdekin Water Board. ‘ (2) The assessment must be— (a) on every tonne of sugarcane received at a sugar mill during a crushing season for the mill; and (b) if made and levied by the North Burdekin Water Board—not more than $1.20 on a tonne; and (c) if made and levied by the South Burdekin Water Board—not more than 75c on a tonne; and (d) if made and levied by the Pioneer Valley Water Board—not more than $20.20 on a tonne. ‘ (3) The proportions for paying the assessment are— (a) for North and South Burdekin Water Boards— • sugar mill owner—one-third; • sugarcane grower—two-thirds; and (b) for Pioneer Valley Water Board— • sugar mill owner—100% • sugarcane grower—nil. ‘ (4) The time fixed for paying the assessment is 2 months after the board gives notice of the assessment to the owner of the sugar mill on whom the assessment is made and levied. ‘ (5) In this section—

s 13 7 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 “crushing season” , for a sugar mill, means the period during which sugarcane is received at the mill and crushed.’. ˙ Replacement of sch 1 (Water charges) 13. Schedule 1— omit, insert— ‘ SCHEDULE 1 ‘ WATER CHARGES sections 13 and 14 ˙ ‘ Awoonga-Callide pipeline project ‘ 1.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $347.10. ‘ (3) The charge for the supply from a consumer offtake of each megalitre of water for stock or domestic purposes is $347.10. ˙ ‘ Barker-Barambah project ‘ 2.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.65 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $25.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $102.40 for each further megalitre taken.

s 13 8 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ (4) The charge for the supply of water by water harvesting is $2.90 for each megalitre up to a maximum charge of $1 450. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from the Redgate re-lift section— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $21.15 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $25.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $102.40 for each further megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Barns ground water area ‘ 3.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $90. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $21 for each further megalitre taken up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $40.75 for each further megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Border Rivers ground water management area ‘ 4.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $89. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) $1 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) 65c for each megalitre taken.

s 13 9 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Bowen-Broken Rivers project ‘ 5.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Bowen River or Broken River— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.55 for each megalitre taken; (c) for supply by water harvesting—$3.40 for each megalitre up to a maximum charge of $1 700. ˙ ‘ Bowen ground water management area ‘ 6.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 December. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $88. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.15 for each megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Boyne River project ‘ 7.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $176. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Boyne River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $22.30 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation; (d) by water harvesting—$3.25 for each megalitre up to a maximum charge of $1 625.

s 13 10 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Bundaberg irrigation area or project ‘ 8.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$360; and (b) for surface water—$180; and (c) for ground water—$90. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel or watercourse supplemented from a channel— (a) $5.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $59.10 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $78.80 for each further megalitre taken. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $5.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.20 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $32.30 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $51.95 for each further megalitre taken. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$36.40 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse—$3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Bundaberg ground water area— (a) $3.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.10 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.75 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up

s 13 11 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $44.45 for each further megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Burdekin River irrigation area or project ‘ 9.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$354; and (b) for surface water—$177; and (c) for ground water—$88.50. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water— (a) from a channel or regulated drain— (i) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $33.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (b) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$100 for each diversion facility or pumping plant; (c) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River— (i) $3.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $8.80 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (d) from the Giru ground water area or a watercourse supplemented from Haughton main channel— (i) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) for a water allocation first issued before 1 March 1995—$14.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) for a water allocation first issued on or after 1 March 1995—$33.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

s 13 12 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (e) from Glady’s Lagoon— (i) up to natural yield—nil; and (ii) other than from natural yield— (A) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (B) $33.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (f) from Reedbeds re-lift— (i) $5.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) for a water allocation first issued before 1 March 1995—$15.65 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) for a water allocation first issued on or after 1 March 1995—$34.85 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following annual charge applies for each bore from which ground water is taken for the supply of water up to the announced allocation from the Burdekin ground water area— (a) for a bore with a nominal allocation of not more than 25 ML—$88.52; (b) for a bore with a nominal allocation of more than 25 ML—$400. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for each megalitre of water taken over the announced allocation— (a) from a channel or from a watercourse supplemented from a channel—$69.10; (b) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River—$42.40; (c) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$39.70; (d) from the Giru ground water area—$69.10; (e) from the Burdekin ground water area—$30.

s 13 13 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Callide Valley project ‘ 10.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee for ground water is $89. ‘ (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 megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $15.05 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $32.10 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $128.40 for each further megalitre taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (e) $256.80 for each further megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Callide Valley ground water management area ‘ 11.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee for ground water is $89. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the area— (a) $1.08 for each megalitre of announced allocation; (b) $32.10 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (c) $128.40 for each further megalitre taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $256.80 for each further megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Chinchilla Weir project ‘ 12.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of

s 13 14 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 the Condamine River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each megalitre taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $144 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. ˙ ‘ Condamine ground water area ‘ 13.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $90. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the area— (a) $1 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $102.40 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Cressbrook Creek project ‘ 14.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$89; and (b) for ground water—$89. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the Cressbrook Creek ground water area or from surface water— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.20 for each megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Cunnamulla Weir project ‘ 15.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181.

s 13 15 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2.52 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.00 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $34.50 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Dawson Valley irrigation area or project ‘ 16.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$356; and (b) for surface water—$178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $6 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $24.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $60.60 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $90.90 for each megalitre 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) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $60.60 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $90.90 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation.

s 13 16 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from the Glebe Weir reservoir— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $3.90 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $60.60 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $90.90 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$24.30 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a regulated section of the Dawson River and from the Glebe Weir reservoir—$3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. ˙ ‘ Dumaresq River project ‘ 17.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee for surface water is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse flowing from Glenlyon Dam— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.60 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $136 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.40 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 700. ˙ ‘ Emerald irrigation area or project ‘ 18.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$362; and

s 13 17 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (b) for surface water—$181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.85 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $258.50 for each megalitre 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) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $258.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$20.85 for each megalitre 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 megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 450. ˙ ‘ Eton irrigation area ‘ 19.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $361. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $10.44 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $29.90 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $80.70 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $403.40 for each further megalitre taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is— (a) for water from Mirani diversion channel—$15.95 for each megalitre taken; and

s 13 18 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (b) for water from a channel other than Mirani diversion channel—$29.90 for each megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Fitzroy River Barrage project ‘ 20.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Fitzroy River— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.65 for each megalitre taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.16 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 580. ˙ ‘ Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area ‘ 21.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $70 for each metered outlet. ˙ ‘ Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) ‘ 22.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$177; and (b) for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel—$354; and (c) for water from Clarendon ground water area—$177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) when flow is restricted—$22 for each megalitre taken; (c) when flow is unrestricted—$12 for each megalitre taken.

s 13 19 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from Lake Clarendon or the Lake Clarendon diversion channel— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $22 for each megalitre taken. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from ground water in the Clarendon ground water area— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $12 for each megalitre taken. ‘ (6) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ˙ ‘ Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) ‘ 23.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 April. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $177. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.30 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $28.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. ˙ ‘ Logan River project ‘ 24.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $11.95 for each megalitre taken.

s 13 20 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of Burnett Creek or the Logan River is $4.20 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $2 100. ˙ ‘ Lower Mary River irrigation area or project ‘ 25.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$362; and (b) for surface water—$181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $8.88 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.60 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $95.50 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $145.50 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from Mary Barrage— (a) $6.88 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $64.40 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $114.40 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from Tinana Barrage or Teddington Weir— (a) $7.88 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $14 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $71.90 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation;

s 13 21 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (d) $121.90 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Macintyre Brook project ‘ 26.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water other than by water harvesting— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.15 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $141.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.50 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 750. ˙ ‘ Maranoa River project ‘ 27.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.65 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.30 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $34.95 for each megalitre taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project ‘ 28.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The amount payable for water taken for an owner’s land is $397.65 plus the charge worked out under subsection (3).

s 13 22 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area— (i) $18 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $24 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $63 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $420 for each further megalitre taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area— (i) $16 for each megalitre up to 100 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $11 for each megalitre over 100 ML and up to 500 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (iii) $11 for each megalitre over 500 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (iv) $15.50 for each megalitre of announced allocation taken up to 100 ML; and (v) $13.50 for each megalitre of announced allocation taken over 100 ML and up to 500 ML; and (vi) $10 for each megalitre of announced allocation taken over 500 ML; and (vii) $47.25 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (viii)$315 for each further megalitre taken; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River— (i) $7.30 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $7.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $22.05 for each megalitre taken over the announced

s 13 23 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $147 for each further megalitre taken; (d) from a regulated section of Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300— (i) $3.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) nil for each megalitre taken; (e) from a regulated section of a watercourse not mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d)— (i) $12.16 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $10 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $33.20 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $221.60 for each further megalitre taken; (f) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$5.15 for each megalitre taken. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area—$24 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area—$15.50 for each megalitre taken; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.40 for each megalitre taken; (d) from a regulated section of Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300—nil; (e) from a regulated section of a watercourse not mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d)—$10 for each megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Mary Valley project ‘ 29.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is—

s 13 24 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (a) for surface water—$181; and (b) for water from Pie Creek diversion—$362. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Yabba Creek or the Mary River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.50 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $61.50 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $111.50 for each megalitre 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) $10 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; and (b) $45 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; and (c) $105 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (d) $155 for each megalitre 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) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.50 for each megalitre taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ˙ ‘ Oakey Creek ground water management area ‘ 30.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $80 for each metered outlet.

s 13 25 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Pioneer River project ‘ 31.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the regulated section of Pioneer River— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.95 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.90 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119.50 for each further megalitre taken. ‘ (4) However, if the water is supplied to the Pioneer Valley Water Board, the following charges apply— (a) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $6.80 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.90 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119.50 for each further megalitre taken. ‘ (5) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ˙ ‘ Proserpine River project ‘ 32.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$181; and (b) for ground water—$181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from surface water or from the Proserpine ground water area— (a) $4.60 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

s 13 26 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (c) $26.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $133 for each further megalitre taken. ‘ (4) However, if the water is supplied to the Kelsey Creek Water Board, the following charges apply— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $26.60 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $133 for each further megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Stanwell pipeline project ‘ 33.(1) In this area the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $282. ‘ (3) The charge for water for stock or for domestic purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes is $148.65 for each megalitre taken plus $133.76 for each offtake in each water year. ˙ ‘ St George irrigation area or project ‘ 34.(1) In these areas, the water year ends on 30 September. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from a channel—$356; and (b) for surface water—$178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $6 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.45 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $264.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Thuraggi watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel—

s 13 27 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (a) $6 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.75 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $147.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from Beardmore Dam or a regulated section of the Balonne River— (a) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.75 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $147.50 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel— (i) to on-farm storage—$10.25 for each megalitre taken; or (ii) for another use—$10.25 for each megalitre taken; (b) from a regulated section of the Thuraggi watercourse or Thuraggi diversion channel—$5.80 for each megalitre taken; (c) from Beardmore Dam or from any watercourse downstream of Beardmore Dam to the Queensland/New South Wales border—$3.70 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 850. ˙ ‘ Tarong pipeline project ‘ 35.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $299.65. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water for stock, domestic and rural residential purposes from the pipeline’s consumer offtakes— (a) nil for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $299.65 for each megalitre taken.

s 13 28 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Three Moon Creek project ‘ 36.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$181; and (b) for ground water—$90.50. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Three Moon Creek— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.90 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $13.70 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.40 for each megalitre taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.80 for each megalitre 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) $2 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.45 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $13.70 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.40 for each megalitre taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.80 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced 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 per centimetre; and

s 13 29 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (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 megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $1.15 for each megalitre of ground water taken. ‘ (8) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 500. ˙ ‘ Upper Burnett project ‘ 37.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for surface water—$178; and (b) for water from John Goleby Weir—$178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Nogo River or the Burnett River— (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.70 for each megalitre taken up to announced allocation; (c) $21.40 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $32.10 for each megalitre taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $500 for each megalitre taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from John Goleby Weir—

s 13 30 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (a) $3 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $7.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $21.40 for each megalitre taken over 100% and up to 102.5% of the announced allocation; (d) $53.50 for each megalitre taken over 102.5% and up to 105% of the announced allocation; (e) $107 for each megalitre taken over 105% and up to 107.5% of the announced allocation; (f) $214 for each megalitre taken over 107.5% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of the Nogo River or Burnett River is $2.70 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 350. ‘ (6) The charge for water extracted from sand in river beds is $2.70 for each megalitre taken. ˙ ‘ Upper Condamine project ‘ 38.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of Sandy Creek or the Condamine River— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $144 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) $4 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $17.40 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $214 for each megalitre taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The charge for water by water harvesting from a regulated section of

s 13 31 s 13 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 Sandy Creek or the Condamine River is $3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of the Condamine River north branch— (a) by restricted water harvesting— (i) $8.50 for each megalitre taken up to 500 ML; and (ii) $4.90 for each megalitre taken over 500 ML; (b) by general water harvesting—$3.60 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 800. ˙ ‘ Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area ‘ 39.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $80 for each metered outlet. ˙ ‘ Warrill Valley project ‘ 40.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (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) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation; (c) $274 for each megalitre 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) $5 for each megalitre of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.15 for each megalitre taken up to the announced allocation;

s 14 32 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 (c) $274 for each megalitre 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—$3.40 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 700; (b) from a regulated section of Black Gully, Kent’s Lagoon, Normanby Gully, West Branch, Warroolaba Creek or the Upper Warrill systems—$3.80 for each megalitre taken up to a maximum charge of $1 900.’. ˙ Amendment of sch 2 (Nominal allocation charges) 14. Schedule 2, ‘per ML’— omit, insert — ‘for each megalitre’. ˙ Replacement of schs 3-5 15. Schedules 3 to 5— omit, insert— ‘ SCHEDULE 3 ‘ CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES section 20 ˙ ‘ Water supply charges for serviced land ‘ 1.(1) The annual amount payable for the supply of water to serviced land is, for each purpose for which an improvement on the land is used— (a) a minimum charge of 38.9c for each kilolitre of the minimum

s 15 33 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 kilolitre amount prescribed for the purpose under subsection (2) (whether or not the minimum kilolitre amount is taken); plus (b) if the minimum kilolitre amount is taken—61.21c for each kilolitre of water taken over the minimum kilolitre amount. ‘ (2) The following amounts are the minimum kilolitre amounts— (a) for the purpose of a church, CWA rest room, kindergarten, preschool centre (other than a State preschool), creche or playgroup centre—300 kL; (b) for the purpose of a flat—360 kL; (c) for the purpose of a private residence or dwelling, public hall, premises of a society, club, league, association or lodge, picture theatre, retail shop, office, bank, warehouse, bulk store or sports clubhouse—600 kL; (d) for the purpose of a sawmill (electrically powered), post office, garage, mechanical or other workshop, service station, butchery, bakery, cafe, restaurant, railway station or kiosk—900 kL; (e) for the purpose of a boarding or lodging house or school—1 200 kL; (f) for the purpose of a hospital—1 500 kL; (g) for the purpose of a cordial or aerated water factory, caravan park, hostel or motel, or a campsite with camp accommodation and ablution building—1 800 kL; (h) for the purpose of a hotel—2 400 kL; (i) for the purpose of a swimming pool, sporting field or parkland—3 000 kL; (j) for the purpose of a lawn bowling club—3 600 kL; (k) for the purpose of a retail shop, office, bank, warehouse or bulk store, if the improvement is used for 2 or more of the purposes—360 kL; (l) for a purpose not mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (k)—600 kL.

s 15 34 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ˙ ‘ Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges ‘ 2.(1) The annual charges for sewerage services are— (a) for a private residence—$286.60; and (b) for other premises— (i) for the first pedestal—$286.60; and (ii) for each urinal or additional pedestal—$114.80. ‘ (2) The annual charges for sullage water disposal connected to the sewerage system are— (a) for a private residence—$154.30; and (b) for other premises— (i) for the first 3 units—$385.50; and (ii) for each additional unit—$62.80. ‘ (3) In subsection (2)(b)— “unit” means a pedestal or urinal. ˙ ‘ Garbage collection charges ‘ 3.(1) The annual charge for collecting garbage each week is $93.40 for each garbage bin. ‘ (2) An additional charge of $2.38 for each bin for each service is payable for additional garbage collection services.

s 15 35 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ SCHEDULE 4 ‘ DRAINAGE RATES section 26 Irrigation area Drainage rate (for each hectare) Burdekin River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16.72 16.80 16.80 16.80

s 15 36 s 15 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 1) No. 229, 1999 ‘ SCHEDULE 5 ‘ FEES section 4B $ 1. Application for licence requiring notice to be published (Act, s 42(6) ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Application for driller’s licence (Act, s 42) . . . . . . . . . . . 3. Application for renewal of driller’s licence (Act, s 46) . . 4. Proposal and application for subdivision (Act, s 119(2) or s 119(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. Application for approval of proposal to enter agreement (Act, s 231(2))—not more than 1 fee for each year . . . . . 6. Testing a water meter—for each hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Reading a water meter— (a) for 1 water meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (b) for each additional water meter on the same or an adjacent property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Searching data bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00 78.00 65.00 200.00 100.00 45.00 50.00 10.00 50.00’. ENDNOTES 1. Made by the Governor in Council on 7 October 1999. 2. Notified in the gazette on 8 October 1999. 3. Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 4. The administering agency is the Department of Natural Resources. © State of Queensland 1999