Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1998 (Qld)

Queensland Subordinate Legislation 1998 No. 220 Water Resources Act 1989 WATER RESOURCES (RATES AND CHARGES) AMENDMENT REGULATION (No. 2) 1998 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Section Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Regulation amended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3 Amendment of s 4C (Fee for proposal for agreement for transfer of water under allocation—Act, s 231) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Replacement of sch 1 (Water charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SCHEDULE 1 WATER CHARGES 1 Awoonga-Callide pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Barker-Barambah project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Barns ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4 Border Rivers ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 5 Bowen-Broken Rivers project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Bowen ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 Boyne River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 Bundaberg irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 9 Burdekin River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 10 Callide Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 11 Callide Valley ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 12 Chinchilla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 13 Condamine ground water area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 14 Cressbrook Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 15 Cunnamulla Weir project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 16 Dawson Valley irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 17 Dumaresq River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 18 Emerald irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 19 Eton irrigation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 20 Fitzroy River Barrage project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 21 Gowrie-Oakey Creek management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 22 Lockyer Valley project (Central Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 23 Lockyer Valley project (Lower Lockyer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 24 Logan River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 25 Lower Mary River irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 26 Macintyre Brook project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 27 Maranoa River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 28 Mareeba-Dimbulah irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 29 Mary Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 30 Oakey Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 31 Pioneer River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 32 Proserpine River project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 33 Stanwell pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 34 St George irrigation area or project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 35 Tarong pipeline project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 36 Three Moon Creek project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 37 Upper Burnett project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 38 Upper Condamine project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 39 Upper Hodgson Creek ground water management area . . . . . . . . . . 29 40 Warrill Valley project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5 Amendment of sch 2 (Nominal allocation charges) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 6 Replacement of schs 3–5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SCHEDULE 3 CHARGES FOR LOCAL SERVICES 1 Water supply charges for serviced land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2 Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3 Garbage collection charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SCHEDULE 4 SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS SCHEDULE 5 DRAINAGE RATES

s1 4 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ Short title 1. This regulation may be cited as the Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 1998 . ˙ Regulation amended 2. This regulation amends the WaterResources(RatesandCharges)Regulation 1992 . ˙ Amendment of s 4C (Fee for proposal for agreement for transfer of water under allocation—Act, s 231) 3. Section 4C(2) and (3)— omit. ˙ Replacement of sch 1 (Water charges) 4. 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 ML of water for stock or domestic purposes is $347.10.

s4 5 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.65 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $25.60 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $102.40 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) $21.15 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $25.60 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 10 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $102.40 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 account fee 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) $21 for each further ML taken, up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $40.75 for each further ML taken.

s4 6 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) 65c for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.55 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $4.15 for each ML 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) $2.16 for each ML of granted nominal allocation;

s4 7 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (b) $9 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $22.30 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 ‘ 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) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $59.10 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $78.80 for each further ML taken. ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from a regulated section of a watercourse— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.50 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $32.30 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $51.95 for each further ML taken. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$36.40 for each ML taken; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse—$3.15 for each ML taken.

s4 8 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ (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) $4.10 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.75 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $44.45 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) $75.80 for each ML taken; (b) from a regulated section of a watercourse— (i) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $23.05 for each ML 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) connected to Barratta Main Channel— (A) $4.13 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (B) $35.80 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and

s4 9 s4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (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) $35.80 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (b) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$9.70 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) $10.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (d) from the Giru ground water area or a watercourse supplemented from Haughton main channel— (i) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) for a water allocation first issued before 1 March 1995—$16.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) for a water allocation first issued on or after 1 March 1995—$35.80 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) $35.80 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—

s 4 10 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (a) from a channel or from a watercourse supplemented from a channel—$68.80; (b) from a regulated section of the Burdekin River—$42.30; (c) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$39.70; (d) from the Giru ground water area—$68.80; (e) from the Burdekin ground water area—$30. ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $12.05 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $26.10 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $104.40 for each further ML taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (e) $208.80 for each further ML 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) $1.05 for each ML of announced allocation; (b) $26.10 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 20 ML over the announced allocation;

s 4 11 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (c) $104.40 for each further ML taken up to 50 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $208.80 for each further ML 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 the Condamine River— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $124 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. ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) 75c for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $102.40 for each ML 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.

s 4 12 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ (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 ‘ 15.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (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 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $35.70 for each ML 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 supply—$356; and (b) for surface water—$178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $24.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $54.60 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $81.90 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation.

s 4 13 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ (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) $9.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $54.60 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $81.90 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) $54.60 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $81.90 for each ML taken over 125% of the announced allocation. ‘ (6) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$24.30 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 ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation;

s 4 14 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (c) $106 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (4) 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 ‘ 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 supply—$362; and (b) for surface water—$181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.85 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $238.50 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) $9.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $238.50 for each ML taken over the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel—$20.85 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 ‘ 19.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 30 June. ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is— (a) for water from the western side channel supply—$361; and

s 4 15 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (b) for water from the eastern side channel supply—$361. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $4.80 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $29.90 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $69.40 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $347 for each further ML taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is— (a) for water from Mirani diversion channel—$15.95 for each ML taken; and (b) for water from a channel other than Mirani diversion channel—$29.90 for each ML 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.65 for each ML taken. ‘ (4) The charge for water by water harvesting is $3.16 for each ML 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.

s 4 16 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) when flow is restricted—$20 for each ML taken; (c) when flow is unrestricted—$10 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) $20 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) $10 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) ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation;

s 4 17 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (b) $10.30 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.60 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 ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $11.95 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 ‘ 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 supply—$362; and (b) for surface water—$181. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $36.60 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $89.60 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $139.60 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation.

s 4 18 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water from Mary Barrage— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $62.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $112.40 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation. ‘ (5) The following charges apply for water from Tinana Barrage or Teddington Weir— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $16.95 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $68.95 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $118.95 for each ML 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.15 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $121.50 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 ‘ 27.(1) In this area, the water year ends on 31 August.

s 4 19 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ (2) The minimum annual account fee is $178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from the project— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.65 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.30 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 125% of the announced allocation; (d) $34.95 for each ML 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). ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area— (i) $15.75 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $24.10 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $59.80 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $398.50 for each further ML taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area— (i) $14.50 for each ML up to 100 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $9.70 for each ML over 100 ML and up to 500 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (iii) $8.45 for each ML over 500 ML of granted nominal allocation; and (iv) $16.95 for each ML of announced allocation taken, up to 100 ML; and

s 4 20 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (v) $14.45 for each ML of announced allocation taken, over 100 ML and up to 500 ML; and (vi) $10.90 for each ML of announced allocation taken, over 500 ML; and (vii) $47.20 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (viii)$314.50 for each further ML taken; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River— (i) $7.30 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $7.25 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $21.85 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $145.50 for each further ML taken; (d) from a regulated section of Emerald Creek above AMTD 14.300— (i) $3.15 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) nil for each ML taken; (e) from a regulated section of a watercourse not mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d)— (i) $12.15 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $9.70 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $32.80 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; and (iv) $218.50 for each further ML taken; (f) from a diversion from unregulated drains—$4.85 for each ML taken.

s 4 21 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ (4) The following charges apply for water by water harvesting— (a) from a channel in a re-lift area—$24.10 for each ML taken; (b) from a channel outside a re-lift area—$16.95 for each ML taken; (c) from a regulated section of Tinaroo Falls Dam or the Barron River—$7.25 for each ML 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)—$9.70 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ Mary Valley project ‘ 29.(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 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $62.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (d) $112.40 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) $93 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and

s 4 22 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (iii) $146 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (iv) $196 for each ML taken over 120% of the announced allocation; (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply— (i) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; and (ii) $45 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; and (iii) $98 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; and (iv) $148 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) $10.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $24.80 for each ML 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. ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.95 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation;

s 4 23 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (c) $23.90 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119.50 for each further ML taken. ‘ (4) However, if the water is supplied to the Pioneer Valley Water Board, the following charges apply— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $6.80 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation. ‘ (5) 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 ‘ 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 the project from surface water or from the Proserpine ground water area— (a) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $9.95 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $23.90 for each ML taken over the announced allocation up to 5 ML over the announced allocation; (d) $119.50 for each further ML 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 ML taken plus $133.75 for each offtake in each water year.

s 4 24 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ ‘ 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 supply—$356; and (b) for surface water—$178. ‘ (3) The following charges apply for water from a channel— (a) $3 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $20.45 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $234.50 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) $8.75 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $117.50 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) $9.75 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $117.50 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—$10.25 for each ML taken; or (ii) for another use—$20.45 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.

s 4 25 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ ‘ 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 ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $299.65 for each ML taken. ˙ ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.90 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $13.70 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $27.40 for each ML taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.80 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) $13.70 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation;

s 4 26 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (d) $27.40 for each ML taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $54.80 for each ML 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 (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 ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation;

s 4 27 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (b) $8.70 for each ML taken, up to announced allocation; (c) $21.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 110% of the announced allocation; (d) $32.10 for each ML taken over 110% and up to 120% of the announced allocation; (e) $42.80 for each ML taken over 120% and up to 130% of the announced allocation; (f) $53.50 for each ML taken over 130% and up to 140% of the announced allocation; (g) $64.20 for each ML taken over 140% and up to 150% of the announced allocation; (h) $74.90 for each ML taken over 150% and up to 160% of the announced allocation; (i) $85.60 for each ML taken over 160% and up to 170% of the announced allocation; (j) $96.30 for each ML taken over 170% and up to 180% of the announced allocation; (k) $107 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) $8.70 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $21.40 for each ML taken over 100% and up to 102.5% of the announced allocation; (d) $53.50 for each ML taken over 102.5% and up to 105% of the announced allocation; (e) $107 for each ML taken over 105% and up to 107.5% of the announced allocation; (f) $214 for each ML 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 ML taken up to a

s 4 28 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 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 ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $10.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $124 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) $17.40 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $194 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) $8 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 4 29 s 4 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ ‘ 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) $2 for each ML of granted nominal allocation; (b) $8.70 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $214 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) $10.15 for each ML taken, up to the announced allocation; (c) $214 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 5 30 s 6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ˙ Amendment of sch 2 (Nominal allocation charges) 5. Schedule 2, section 5(1)— omit, insert— ‘ 5.(1) For supply from a channel, regulated drain, the Giru ground water area or a watercourse supplemented from a channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250.00’. ˙ Replacement of schs 3–5 6. 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 38.4c for each kL of the minimum kL amount prescribed for the purpose under subsection (2) (whether or not the minimum kL amount is taken); plus (b) if the minimum kL amount is taken—60.42c for each kL of water taken over the minimum kL amount. ‘ (2) The following amounts are the minimum kL 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;

s 6 31 s 6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (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. ˙ ‘ Sewerage and sullage water disposal charges ‘ 2.(1) The annual charges for sewerage services are— (a) for a private residence—$282.90; and (b) for other premises— (i) for the first pedestal—$282.90; and (ii) for each urinal or additional pedestal—$113.30. ‘ (2) The annual charges for sullage water disposal (if the disposal is connected to the sewerage system) are— (a) for a private residence—$152.30; and

s 6 32 s 6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 (b) for other premises— (i) for the first 3 units—$380.60; and (ii) for each additional unit—$62. ‘ (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 $92.20 for each garbage bin. ‘ (2) An additional charge of $2.35 for each bin for each service is payable for additional garbage collection services.

s 6 33 s 6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ SCHEDULE 4 ‘ SUGAR MILL ASSESSMENTS section 25 Irrigation area Rate of assessment (for each tonne of 94 net titre sugar) $ Bundaberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05 Burdekin River— (a) Giru ground water area or a regulated section of the Haughton River or Healey’s Lagoon . . . . . . 3.15 (b) another area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75 Eton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10 Lower Mary River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05

s 6 34 s 6 Water Resources (Rates and Charges) Amendment (No. 2) No. 220, 1998 ‘ SCHEDULE 5 ‘ DRAINAGE RATES section 26 Irrigation area Bundaberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burdekin River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawson Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drainage rate (for each hectare) $ 16.52 16.52 16.60 16.60 16.60’. ENDNOTES 1. Made by the Governor in Council on 31 July 1998. 2. Notified in the gazette on 31 July 1998. 3. Laid before the Legislative Assembly on . . . 4. The administering agency is the Department of Natural Resources. © State of Queensland 1998