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LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RECORDS SERVICES | Government Information (Public Access) Act or Privacy Applications | General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Informal Requests - Provision of information electronically - Processing charge per hour		$30.00	$0.00	$30.00
All requests – Application fee		$30.00	$0.00	$30.00
All requests – Processing charge per hour		$30.00	$0.00	$30.00
Subject to 50% reduction for pensioners, financial hardship or public interest reasons. Access applications made for personal information about the applicant, being an individual, under section 67 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 are charged $30 per hour after the first 20 hours of processing time.
Amendment of records – Application fee		No charge
Amendment of records – Processing charge		No charge
Internal review – Application fee		$40.00	$0.00	$40.00
Refunds may apply as a result of successful internal reviews.
Internal review – Processing charge		No charge

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RECORDS SERVICES | Government Information (Public Access) Act or Privacy Applications | Informal Requests Photocopying Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Photocopying fees – per page – A4 paper		$0.10	$0.00	$0.10
Photocopying fees – per page – A3 paper		$0.15	$0.00	$0.15

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RECORDS SERVICES | Government Information (Public Access) Act or Privacy Applications | Application under Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Application fee		No charge

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RECORDS SERVICES | Subpoena Fees / Conduct Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Conduct money where attendance required at a Court or tribunal		At cost
Where a Council Officer is required to attend a Court or tribunal. Cost is based on the Officer's position.
Courier/postage cost for subpoenas when Council is not involved in the litigation		At cost
Conduct money in relation to a subpoena or notice		$61.00	$0.00	$61.00
Fee for travelling expenses		At cost
Travelling expenses includes cost of kilometres traveled (per kilometre), meals and accommodation.
A late fee – less than 7 working days		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Fee for processing subpoenas when Council is not involved in the litigation – per hour		$73.00	$0.00	$73.00
Photocopying fees for subpoenas when Council is not involved in the litigation – per A4 page		$0.10	$0.00	$0.10
Photocopying fees for subpoenas when Council is not involved in the litigation – per A3 page		$0.15	$0.00	$0.15

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | Standard Electronic Maps (JPG or PDF format)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Standard Map (per map)		$17.00	$0.00	$17.00
Provision of an existing electronic map in JPG or PDF digital format. Additional fees apply for printing (refer to the Lake Mac Print fees) and for supply of data on CD/DVD/USB. 50% discount for students and pensioners.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | GIS Digital Data (Data is supplied & costed in ESRI shape format)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Geospatial Data Services (per hour, minimum charge one hour)		$182.00	$0.00	$182.00
GIS specialist services including preparation of custom maps, data extraction, data translation and data analysis. GIS data is provided in ESRI format. Additional fees apply for printing (refer to the Lake Mac Print fees) and for supply of data using CD/DVD/USB.
Data supply (per CD/DVD/USB)		$19.00	$0.00	$19.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | Land Information Services - General | Non GIS Data Extraction

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Data (standard formats including csv, tab, delim, mdb, xls, txt) – per record (minimum $20) plus media		$1.47	$0.00	$1.47
Programming fee – per hour (minimum 1 hour)		$178.00	$0.00	$178.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | Land Information Services - General | Planning Certificates

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Section 10.7(2) – per Certificate		$70.60	$0.00	$70.60
Section 10.7(2) – Subsection 3 (Complying Development Restrictions) – per Certificate		$70.60	$0.00	$70.60
Section 10.7(2) and (5) – per Certificate		$177.70	$0.00	$177.70
Replacement copy of Section 10.7(2) or (5) Certificate – per copy		$22.00	$0.00	$22.00
Urgent processing fee – Section 10.7 Planning Certificates		$126.00	$0.00	$126.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | Land Information Services - General | Outstanding Notice / Order Certificates

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Outstanding Notice and Orders Certificate – per Certificate		$121.00	$0.00	$121.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | Land Information Services - General | Road Naming

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Road naming for 1 to 5 road names		$2,116.00	$0.00	$2,116.00
Road naming for 6 to 10 road names		$2,883.00	$0.00	$2,883.00
Road naming for 11 or more names		$3,649.00	$0.00	$3,649.00
Road renaming (base rate plus additional charge per property)		$2,116.00	$0.00	$2,116.00
– additional charge per affected property		$71.00	$0.00	$71.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | Applications and Development | Land Information Services - General | House Numbering

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Renumbering of a house (may involve an additional charge for renumbering of additional properties)		$473.00	$0.00	$473.00
– additional charge per affected property		$62.00	$0.00	$62.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNICATIONS | Communications - Promotional Materials

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sale of promotional material including corporate gifts		Market price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION | Technical Staff | Staff in a private or business capacity

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Director		$383.64	$38.36	$422.00
Professional & Technical		$238.18	$23.82	$262.00
Administrative Support		$149.09	$14.91	$164.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION | Technical Staff | Staff in a regulatory capacity

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Director		$384.00	$0.00	$384.00
Professional & Technical		$238.00	$0.00	$238.00
Administrative Support		$149.00	$0.00	$149.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MACQUARIE CITY AWARDS

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Lake Macquarie Award and Special Event Tickets		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MACQUARIE CITY AWARDS | Lake Macquarie City Games

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Dinner Ticket		Variable
NOTE: Ticket prices are subject to venue costs and other associated costs (e.g. catering etc).

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | Section 611 Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
For gas mains and services upon, over or under public places within the City of Lake Macquarie		The annual charge is calculated at 0.75% of the average annual gross receipts from the sale of gas in the City over the past five year period.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Black & White Photocopies (excl Setup Costs)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
A3 – per page		$0.14	$0.01	$0.15
A4 – per page		$0.09	$0.01	$0.10

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Colour Photocopies (excl Setup Costs)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
A3 – per page		$0.22	$0.02	$0.24
A4 – per page		$0.13	$0.01	$0.14

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Plan Printing (excl Setup Costs)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
A0		$1.52	$0.15	$1.68
A0/A1/A2 reduction to A3 or A4		$0.28	$0.03	$0.31
A1		$1.10	$0.11	$1.21
A2		$0.57	$0.06	$0.63

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Laminating (excl Setup Costs)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
A0 – plan size		$0.98	$0.10	$1.07
A1- plan size		$0.69	$0.07	$0.76
A2		$0.36	$0.04	$0.39
A3		$0.19	$0.02	$0.21
A4		$0.09	$0.01	$0.10

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Video & Graphic Design

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Video and Graphic Design - Per Hour		$97.27	$9.73	$107.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Copy, Print & Laminating Setup and Runtime

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Copy, Print & Laminating Setup and Runtime - Per Hour		$83.64	$8.36	$92.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MAC PRINT | Lake Mac Print - General | Other

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Merchandise		Market value

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RATES & DEBT ADMINISTRATION | Rates Issue & Service

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Copies of Rate Notices requested for purposes other than payment of rates		$32.00	$0.00	$32.00
Dishonour fees – direct debits (per transaction)		$15.00	$0.00	$15.00
This fee may vary from time to time according to charges levied by Council's Financial Institution.
Dishonoured cheque fees (per cheque)		$49.00	$0.00	$49.00
Overdue rates		Extra charges
Interest accrues on a daily basis on rates and charges that remain unpaid after they become due and payable.  Council will apply the maximum interest allowable under Section 566 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 as determined by the Minister in each year.
Section 603 Certificate		$100.00	$0.00	$100.00
Fee is subject to review by the Office of Local Government.
Section 603 Certificate - Express Service		$200.00	$0.00	$200.00
24 hour turnaround within business days
Rate refund fee		$40.00	$0.00	$40.00
Overpayment of rate refund processing fee – per request

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RATES & DEBT ADMINISTRATION | Debt Recovery

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Debt Recovery Fees in Accordance with Relevant Legislation		In Accordance with Applicable Legislation
Court fees calculated using the fee units set out in the Civil Procedure Regulation 2017 - Court fees and Sheriff’s fees under the Civil Procedure Regulation 2017 - Sheriff's Fees
Costs for Debt Recovery Calculated in Accordance with Relevant Legislation		In Accordance with Applicable Legislation
Costs calculated using fee units set out in the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 - Schedule 1
Setting Aside a Default Judgement		$160.00	$0.00	$160.00
Review and determination of any application to set aside a default judgement - per judgement

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RATES & DEBT ADMINISTRATION | Section 608 - Council Fees for Services

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Counter – per enquiry (does not apply to adjoining properties)		$58.00	$0.00	$58.00
Telephone – per enquiry (does not apply to adjoining properties)		$58.00	$0.00	$58.00
Search by Council Staff – per hour		$210.00	$0.00	$210.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Masonic Hall

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of Masonic Hall for Corporate Groups up to 8 hours		$1,081.82	$108.18	$1,190.00
Hire of Masonic Hall for Corporate Groups per week		$6,436.36	$643.64	$7,080.00
Hire of Masonic Hall for Community Groups up to 8 hours		$540.91	$54.09	$595.00
Hire of Masonic Hall for Community Groups per week		$3,218.18	$321.82	$3,540.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Masonic Hall | Quiet Room 1 & 2 (Dobie & Frith Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Standard – per hour		$40.00	$4.00	$44.00
Discounted – per hour		$20.00	$2.00	$22.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Masonic Hall | Medium Training Room (Lowry Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Standard – per hour		$43.64	$4.36	$48.00
Discounted – per hour		$21.82	$2.18	$24.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Masonic Hall | Large Training Room (Lodge Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Standard – per hour		$52.73	$5.27	$58.00
Discounted – per hour		$26.36	$2.64	$29.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Masonic Hall | Large and Medium Combined Training Room (Lowry & Lodge Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Standard – per hour		$76.36	$7.64	$84.00
Discounted – per hour		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Awaba Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of room for corporate groups up to 4 hours		$224.55	$22.45	$247.00
Hire of room for corporate groups up to 8 hours		$381.82	$38.18	$420.00
8 hour fee based on four hourly fee divided by 4 x 7 hours. In essence one hour reduction as longer term use.
Hire of room for community groups up to 4 hours		$111.82	$11.18	$123.00
Hire of room for community groups up to 8 hours		$190.91	$19.09	$210.00
8 hour fee based on four hourly fee divided by 4 x 7 hours. In essence one hour reduction as longer term use

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Committee Room (includes use of AV equipment if required)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of room for corporate groups up to 4 hours		$322.73	$32.27	$355.00
Hire of room for corporate groups up to 8 hours		$549.09	$54.91	$604.00
8 hour fee based on four hourly fee divided by 4 x 7 hours. In essence one hour reduction as longer term use.
Hire of room for community groups up to 4 hours		$161.82	$16.18	$178.00
Hire of room for community groups up to 8 hours		$274.55	$27.45	$302.00
8 hour fee based on four hourly fee divided by 4 x 7 hours. In essence one hour reduction as longer term use.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Council Chambers (includes use of AV equipment if required)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of room for corporate groups up to 4 hours		$507.27	$50.73	$558.00
Hire of room for corporate groups up to 8 hours		$862.73	$86.27	$949.00
8 hour fee based on four hourly fee divided by 4 x 7 hours. In essence one hour reduction as longer term use.
Hire of room for community groups up to 4 hours		$253.64	$25.36	$279.00
Hire of room for community groups up to 8 hours		$430.91	$43.09	$474.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Additional services

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
First hour		$100.91	$10.09	$111.00
Additional hours		$74.55	$7.45	$82.00
Morning or Afternoon Tea – includes tea, coffee, biscuits – per person per session		$13.41	$1.34	$14.75
Cleaning fee – per hour		$147.27	$14.73	$162.00
Applied if rooms not left in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY'S ADMINISTRATION CENTRE | Meeting / Activity Room Hire | Cancellations

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Cancellation of room booking with more than 24 hours notice		Full refund
Cancellation of room booking with less than 24 hours notice		50% of the fees due

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Domestic Waste Management Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Standard Domestic Waste Management Package – this fee is for one 240L fortnightly garbage collection service*, one 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling collection service# and one 240L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$571.00	$0.00	$571.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Domestic Waste Management Charges | Domestic Strata Waste Management Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Strata STANDARD Package – this fee is for one 240L fortnightly garbage collection service*, one 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling bin collection service# and one 240L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$571.00	$0.00	$571.00
Strata STANDARD Weekly Package – this fee is for one 240L weekly garbage collection service*, one 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling collection service# and one 240L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$852.00	$0.00	$852.00
Strata DOWNSIZE Standard Package – this fee is for one 140L fortnightly garbage collection service*, one 140L fortnightly recycling collection service# and one 140L weekly green and collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$520.00	$0.00	$520.00
Strata DOWNSIZE Weekly Package – this fee is for one 140L weekly garbage collection service*, one 140L or 240L fortnightly recycling collection service# and one 140L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$800.00	$0.00	$800.00
Strata SHARED 240L Standard Package (Minimum 2 dwellings) – this fee is for shared 240L fortnightly garbage collection service*, 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling collection service# and 240L weekly green waste and collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$470.00	$0.00	$470.00
Strata SHARED 240L Weekly Package (Minimum 2 dwellings) – this fee is for shared 240L weekly garbage collection service*, 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling collection service# and 240L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$750.00	$0.00	$750.00
Strata SHARED 660L Standard Package (Minimum 3 dwellings) – this fee is for shared 660L fortnightly garbage collection service**, 660L fortnightly recycling collection service# and 660L weekly green waste collection service## –per annum – per rateable property		$470.00	$0.00	$470.00
Strata SHARED 660L Weekly Package (Minimum 3 dwellings) – this fee is for shared 660L weekly garbage collection service**, 660L fortnightly recycling collection service# and 660L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$750.00	$0.00	$750.00
Strata SHARED 1100L Standard Package (Minimum 7 dwellings) – this fee is for shared 1100L fortnightly garbage collection service**, 1100L fortnightly recycling collection service# and 1100L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$470.00	$0.00	$470.00
Strata SHARED 1100L Weekly Package (Minimum 7 dwellings) – this fee is for shared 1100L weekly garbage collection service**, 1100L fortnightly recycling collection service# and 1100L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$750.00	$0.00	$750.00
Swap fee for Strata Packages – covers bin retrieval (for shared packages) and bin swap (for downsize packages) for garbage, recycling and green waste bins and applies as one single charge per complex, no additional delivery charges per unit apply (retrieved garbage bins become the property of Council)		$75.00	$0.00	$75.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Domestic Waste Management Charges | Additional Domestic Garbage Service Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional 140L/240L Domestic Garbage Service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 140L/240L fortnightly garbage collection service* – per annum – per rateable property		$202.00	$0.00	$202.00
Additional 140L/240L Domestic Garbage Service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 140L/240L weekly garbage collection service* (fortnightly service on the opposite week to the standard service) – per annum – per rateable property		$281.00	$0.00	$281.00
Additional Prepaid 140L/240L Domestic Garbage Service – WEEKLY collection – Six month period - this fee is for an additional 140L or 240L weekly garbage collection service for a six month period* (fortnightly service on the opposite week to the standard service) – per rateable property		$163.00	$0.00	$163.00
Additional Prepaid 140L/240L Domestic Garbage Service – WEEKLY collection – Twelve months - this fee is for an additional 140L or 240L weekly garbage collection service for a twelve month period* (fortnightly service on the opposite week to the standard service) – per rateable property		$279.00	$0.00	$279.00
Additional Prepaid 140L/240L Domestic Garbage Service FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 140L/240L fortnightly garbage collection service* – per annum – per rateable property		$201.00	$0.00	$201.00
Additional 660L Domestic Garbage Service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 660L fortnightly garbage collection service** – per annum – per rateable property		$728.00	$0.00	$728.00
Additional 660L Domestic Garbage Service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 660L garbage collection service** (fortnightly service on the opposite week to the standard Service) – per annum – per rateable property		$939.00	$0.00	$939.00
Additional 1100L Domestic Garbage Service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 1100L fortnightly garbage collection service** – per annum – per rateable property		$1,059.00	$0.00	$1,059.00
Additional 1100L Domestic Garbage Service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 1100L weekly garbage collection service** (fortnightly service on the opposite week to the standard service) – per annum – per rateable property		$1,296.00	$0.00	$1,296.00
Additional Bulky Waste Collection - This fee is for an additional bulky waste collection for domestic properties - per rateable property (conditions apply)		$130.00	$0.00	$130.00
Conditions Apply – Limited to 2 cubic metres per fee. Bulk Waste material restrictions apply. Payment to be made prior to service. Service is subject to availability with priority given to occupants of residential multiple occupancy properties and new tenants or new owners of residential properties whose 2 bulk waste collections for the year have already been used by the previous occupants.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Domestic Waste Management Charges | Additional Domestic Recycling Service Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional 140L, 240L or 360L Domestic Recycling Service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 140L, 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling collection service# – per annum – per rateable property		$96.00	$0.00	$96.00
Additional 1100L domestic recycling service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 1100L fortnightly recycling collection service# – per annum – per rateable property		$1,222.00	$0.00	$1,222.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Domestic Waste Management Charges | Domestic Green and Recycling Bin Swap Fee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Green and or Recycling Service – Bin Swap Fee – Domestic Properties – this fee is to upsize or downsize an existing green waste and or recycling bin to a 140L or 240L green waste bin or 140L, 240L or 360L recycling bin. One-off charge per property – swap over by green and or recycling contractor#		$25.00	$0.00	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Domestic Waste Management Charges | Additional Domestic Green Waste Service Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional 140L or 240L Domestic Green Waste Service - this fee is for one 140L or 240L weekly green waste collection service# # - per annum - per rateable property		$177.00	$0.00	$177.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Commercial Waste Management Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Waste Management Charge – this fee is for access to Council’s waste service and one 240L weekly garbage collection service* – per annum – per property		$606.00	$0.00	$606.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Commercial Waste Management Charges | Additional Commercial Garbage Services

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional 240L commercial garbage service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 240L weekly garbage collection service* – per annum – per rateable property		$606.00	$0.00	$606.00
Additional 660L commercial garbage bin and service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 660L weekly garbage collection service** – per annum – per rateable property		$1,662.00	$0.00	$1,662.00
Additional 1100L commercial garbage service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 1100L weekly garbage collection service** – per annum – per rateable property		$2,657.00	$0.00	$2,657.00
Additional 660L or 1100L garbage bin collection – per bin per collection. Only available to customers already receiving one of Council’s domestic or commercial 660L or 1100L services.		$78.00	$0.00	$78.00
Additional Prepaid 240L commercial garbage service – WEEKLY collection – 12 month period - this fee is for an additional 240L weekly garbage collection service* – per annum – per rateable property		$606.00	$0.00	$606.00
Additional Prepaid 660L commercial garbage service – WEEKLY collection – 12 month period - this fee is for an additional 660L weekly garbage collection service** – per annum – per rateable property		$1,662.00	$0.00	$1,662.00
Additional Prepaid 1100L commercial garbage service – WEEKLY collection – 12 month period - this fee is for an additional 1100L weekly garbage collection service** – per annum – per rateable property		$2,657.00	$0.00	$2,657.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Commercial Waste Management Charges | Additional Commercial Recycling Service Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional 240L or 360L commercial recycling service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 240L or 360L fortnightly recycling collection service# – per annum – per rateable property		$124.00	$0.00	$124.00
Additional 660L commercial recycling service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 660L fortnightly recycling collection service# – per annum – per rateable property		$1,145.00	$0.00	$1,145.00
Additional 1100L commercial recycling service – FORTNIGHTLY collection – this fee is for an additional 1100L fortnightly recycling collection service# – per annum – per rateable property		$1,250.00	$0.00	$1,250.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Commercial Waste Management Charges | Commercial Green and Recycling Bin Swap Fee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Green and or Recycling Service – Bin Swap Fee – Commercial Properties – this fee is to upsize or downsize an existing green waste and or recycling bin to a 140L or 240L green waste bin or 140L, 240L or 360L recycling bin. One-off charge per property – swap over by green and or recycling contractor#		$25.00	$0.00	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Commercial Waste Management Charges | Additional Commercial Green Waste Service Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional 140L Commercial Food Organics Waste Service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 140L weekly food organics green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$434.00	$0.00	$434.00
Additional 240L Commercial Garden Organics Green Waste Service – WEEKLY collection – this fee is for an additional 240L weekly green waste collection service## – per annum – per rateable property		$183.00	$0.00	$183.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Waste Management Products | Garbage Bin Purchase

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
140L Garbage Bin		$94.00	$0.00	$94.00
240L Garbage Bin		$116.00	$0.00	$116.00
Delivery is available for an additional charge.
140L / 240L Garbage Bin – delivery charge within LMCC area per delivery per bin		$10.00	$0.00	$10.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE COLLECTION | Waste Management Products | Kitchen Bins and Compostable Bags

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Compostable Bags - this fee is for the supply and delivery of compostable bags for food waste for use in the weekly green bin service		$19.00	$0.00	$19.00
1 roll of 150, 8 litre compostable bags
Kitchen Food Scraps Bin – this fee is for the supply of a kitchen food scraps bin for use with compostable bags in the weekly green bin service		$10.00	$0.00	$10.00
8 litre food scraps bin with lid

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE DISPOSAL | Awaba Waste Disposal Site | General Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Vehicle weight verification		$48.18	$4.82	$53.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE DISPOSAL | Awaba Waste Disposal Site | Green waste

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Charge per Tonne		$183.64	$18.36	$202.00
Garden Waste - Lawn Clippings - Prunings (maximum. 300 mm diameter, no stumps) - Timber (excludes chemically treated, painted and man-made timbers and timber with fittings, nail plates etc attached) Minimum Charge $25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE DISPOSAL | Awaba Waste Disposal Site | Mixed Waste

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Charge per Tonne		$420.00	$42.00	$462.00
The Community Service Exemption (CSE) provides eligible charitable or not-for-profit groups with an exemption from the NSW Waste Levy. You should read the CSE Guidelines and Conditions before completing a CSE application. A copy of the letter issued by the EPA granting the exemption and containing the approval number must be given to the gatekeeper.   Minimum Charge $25.00
Mattress Surcharge Fee		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00
Fee per mattress | Charged in addition to the mixed waste fee
Motorcycle and Passenger Car Tyre - Rim Off Surcharge Fee		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Fee per tyre | Charged in addition to the mixed waste fee.
Motorcycle and Passenger Car Tyre - Rim On Surcharge Fee		$33.64	$3.36	$37.00
Fee per tyre | Charged in addition to the mixed waste fee
SUV, 4WD and Light Truck Tyre - Rim Off Surcharge Fee		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00
Fee per tyre | Charged in addition to the mixed waste fee
SUV, 4WD and Light Truck Tyre - Rim On Surcharge Fee		$40.00	$4.00	$44.00
Fee per tyre | Charged in addition to the mixed waste fee Limit 5 tyres per transaction | Other tyre types accepted

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE DISPOSAL | Awaba Waste Disposal Site | Special Waste

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Charge per Tonne		$458.18	$45.82	$504.00
For waste requiring special handling, including:- - Asbestos - Animals - Quarantine waste - Offensive waste - Lead contaminated soil Minimum Charge $25.00
Lead contaminated soil - charge per tonne (presentation and disposal conditions apply)		$298.18	$29.82	$328.00
Conditions Apply The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has granted an exemption of the levy which has been deducted from the above fee.  The exemption status of the levy is subject to change by the EPA, at any time, which will amend the per tonne cost of the fee. Minimum Charge $25.00
Asbestos 500kg or less (Waste Levy Exempt) - charge per tonne (presentation and disposal conditions apply)		$298.18	$29.82	$328.00
Conditions Apply This fee is subject to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) granting an exemption of the levy which has been deducted from the above fee.  The exemption status of the levy is subject to change by the EPA, at any time, which will amend the per tonne cost of the fee. Minimum Charge $25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WASTE DISPOSAL | Awaba Waste Disposal Site | Cleanfill

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Charge per Tonne		$214.55	$21.45	$236.00
Clean fill that can be used by Council for operational purposes and subject to the following criteria:- - Prior contact and approval with the Awaba Waste Facility Supervisor. - Quantities over 50 tonnes. - Suitability of material for operational purposes will be confirmed prior to delivery. - Evidence that material is free from contamination (a contamination report will be required).

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TREE MANAGEMENT | Tree Management | Tree Preservation Application

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tree Preservation Application Fee – up to ten trees – per application.		$168.00	$0.00	$168.00
Tree Preservation Application Fee – over ten trees – per application		$330.00	$0.00	$330.00
Review of application determination – up to ten trees – per application.		$93.00	$0.00	$93.00
Review of application determination – over ten trees – per application		$168.00	$0.00	$168.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TREE MANAGEMENT | Tree Management | Withdrawn Tree Preservation applications - part refund of Application Fee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Written notice for withdrawal of application received after final assessment completed, and prior to determination.		No refund
Written notice for withdrawal of application received before start of assessment.		80% refund of fee
Written notice for withdrawal of application received after first detailed request for information issued by assessing officer.		40% refund of fee
Written notice for withdrawal of application received before first detailed request for information issued by assessing officer.		60% refund of fee

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS | Floodplain Management

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Flood Control Land Certificate		$384.00	$0.00	$384.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS | Environmental Upgrade Agreements Administration Fee (refer to term of loan)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Loan Amount – up to $50,000		$250.00	$25.00	$275.00
Loan Amount – $50,001 to $200,000		$1,250.00	$125.00	$1,375.00
Loan Amount – $200,001 to $400,000		$3,000.00	$300.00	$3,300.00
Loan Amount – $400,001 to $800,000		$6,000.00	$600.00	$6,600.00
Loan Amount –$800,001 or above		$11,000.00	$1,100.00	$12,100.00
Late Payment Fee		$64 plus court fees
Amendment Fee		$346.36	$34.64	$381.00
If charge payment amounts must change, current EUA account will need to be terminated and a new one created.
Interest on Overdue Quarterly Loan Payment (Charge Payment)		Refer below to calculation
Council will apply the maximum interest allowable under Section 566 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 as determined by the Minister each year.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS | Environmental Upgrade Agreements

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Environmental Upgrade Agreements Application Processing and Establishment Fee		$1,211.82	$121.18	$1,333.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS | Electric Vehicle Charging Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Electric Vehicle Charging (AC charging) - per kWh		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
For charging stations solely owned and managed by Lake Macquarie City Council.
Electric Vehicle Charging (DC charging)		$0.41	$0.04	$0.45
For charging stations solely owned and managed by Lake Macquarie City Council. Note that any electric vehicle charging stations owned and operated privately, or in partnership with Council may have a different fee structure. LMCC will not have control over the fees charged for these stations and will not be a beneficiary of any charges placed on the customer.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SUSTAINABLE ENGAGEMENT

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sustainability Programs / Events / Merchandise – per person per program / event – Including GST		Variable
Sustainability Programs / Events / Merchandise are offered periodically during the year as per the annual Sustainability Engagement program. On occasion we are required to recoup costs of the program, event or merchandise.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WEEDS & OVERGROWN LAND CONTROL | General | Clearing Private Lands

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Administration costs for clearing private land		$300.00	$0.00	$300.00
Ground maintenance contractor – regulatory		At cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WEEDS & OVERGROWN LAND CONTROL | General | Inspection Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Reinspection fee under Biosecurity Act 2015 after non-compliance with terms of direction or undertaking		$219.00	$0.00	$219.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | WEEDS & OVERGROWN LAND CONTROL | General | Contract Weed Spraying

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Weeds Officer per hour (normal working hours)		$146.36	$14.64	$161.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Microchipping

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Microchipping companion animals (carried out by appointment only) – Dog/Cat		$43.64	$4.36	$48.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Annual Permits

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Cat (not desexed by four months of age)		$99.00	$0.00	$99.00
Dangerous dog		$236.00	$0.00	$236.00
Restricted dog		$236.00	$0.00	$236.00
Permit late fee		$23.00	$0.00	$23.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Penalties for Offences that Relate to Annual Permits

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Penalty where non-desexed cat from 6 months of age does not have an annual permit		$400.00	$0.00	$400.00
Requires cats over the age of 4 months to have an annual permit from 6 months of age unless that cat is de-sexed (with exceptions). It is an offence if a permit is not in force. Maximum penalty of 50 penalty units ($5,500).
Penalty where dog declared dangerous from 6 months of age does not have an annual permit		$700.00	$0.00	$700.00
Requires dangerous dogs to have an annual permit from 7 days from the declaration date if declared after 6 months of age. It is an offence if a permit is not in force. Maximum penalty of 60 penalty units ($6,600). Note: two permits are required if a dog is restricted and dangerous.
Penalty where restricted dog from 6 months of age does not have an annual permit		$700.00	$0.00	$700.00
Requires restricted dogs to have an annual permit from 6 months old. If a dog is of a breed that is restricted in future, the permit is due 21 days after the breed is listed as restricted. It is an offence if a permit is not in force. Maximum penalty of 60 penalty units ($6,600). Note: two permits are required if a dog is restricted and dangerous.
Penalty where cat owner does not comply with a Council notice to apply for a permit within 14 days		$400.00	$0.00	$400.00
Enables councils to issue a notice that requires a pet owner to apply for a permit within 14 days. It is an offence if a notice is not complied with. Maximum penalty of 50 penalty units ($5,500). Note: Under section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993, the governing body of council may choose to delegate this power. These notes may be given more than once to a pet owner, but only every three months at most.
Penalty where dog owner does not comply with a Council notice to apply for a permit within 14 days		$700.00	$0.00	$700.00
Enables councils to issue a notice that requires a pet owner to apply for a permit within 14 days. It is an offence if a notice is not complied with. Maximum penalty of 60 penalty units ($6,600). Note: Under section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993, the governing body of council may choose to delegate this power. These notes may be given more than once to a pet owner, but only every three months at most.
Penalty where conditions imposed on the holder of a permit are not complied with		$220.00	$0.00	$220.00
Conditions may be imposed on the holder of the permit. It is a $220 offence to not comply with any conditions. Maximum penalty of 20 penalty units ($2,200).

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Lifetime Dog / Cat Registrations | Registration Category

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Dog – Registration fee (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks)		$80.00	$0.00	$80.00
Dog - Additional fee (dog not desexed by 6 months)		$189.00	$0.00	$189.00
Dog – Registration (by eligible pensioner)		$35.00	$0.00	$35.00
Dog – Desexed (sold/transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation)		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Dog – Registrations (desexing not recommended)		$80.00	$0.00	$80.00
Dog – Registration (desexing not recommended eligible pensioner)		$35.00	$0.00	$35.00
Dog – Registration (recognised breeder)		$80.00	$0.00	$80.00
Dog - Working		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Dog - Service of the State		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Assistance Animal		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Cat – Registration fee (by 12 weeks or when sold if earlier than 12 weeks)		$70.00	$0.00	$70.00
Cat – Registration (eligible pensioner)		$35.00	$0.00	$35.00
Cat – Desexed (sold/transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation)		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Cat – Registration (desexing not recommended)		$70.00	$0.00	$70.00
Cat – Registration (desexing not recommended – eligible pensioner)		$35.00	$0.00	$35.00
Cat – Registration (recognised breeder)		$70.00	$0.00	$70.00
Registration late fee		$23.00	$0.00	$23.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Release Fees Dog / Cat

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Companion Animal Surrender Fee - Lake Macquarie City Council LGA Residents		$218.00	$0.00	$218.00
Companion Animal Surrender Fee – Non Lake Macquarie City Council LGA Residents		$436.00	$0.00	$436.00
Release Fee from Council holding facility		$69.00	$0.00	$69.00
Pound maintenance for dogs (includes puppies) – per day		$42.00	$0.00	$42.00
Pound maintenance for cats (includes kittens) – per day		$32.00	$0.00	$32.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Companion Animals | Restricted and Declared Dangerous Dogs

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Dangerous dog sign fee		$63.64	$6.36	$70.00
Dog collar – extra large		$61.82	$6.18	$68.00
Dog collar – large		$52.73	$5.27	$58.00
Dog collar – medium		$47.27	$4.73	$52.00
Dog collar – small		$41.82	$4.18	$46.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Impounded Vehicles / Articles / Stock

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Release fee for impounded article		$56.00	$0.00	$56.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Impounded Vehicles / Articles / Stock | Abandoned / Unattended Vehicles

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fee for conveying an impounded abandoned/unattended vehicle to holding yard – vehicles weighing 8 tonnes or less; or height is 6.5 metres or less; or width is 2.5 metres or less		$165.00	$0.00	$165.00
– vehicles weighing greater than 8 tonnes; or height is greater than 6.5 metres; or width is greater than 2.5 metres.		At cost
Fee for storing an impounded/unattended vehicle at holding yard – per day – vehicles weighing 8 tonnes or less; or height is 6.5 metres of less; or width is 2.5 metres or less		$33.00	$0.00	$33.00
– vehicles weighing greater than 8 tonnes; or height is greater than 6.5 metres; or width is greater than 2.5 metres.		At cost
Fee for covering the cost of serving a Notice notifying the last known owner of the vehicle that the vehicle has been impounded		$57.00	$0.00	$57.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Impounded Vehicles / Articles / Stock | Release Fees Stock

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Pound maintenance for stock		$53.00	$0.00	$53.00
Floating costs – For first animal		$272.00	$0.00	$272.00
Floating costs – Per animal thereafter		$84.00	$0.00	$84.00
Fee to cover cost of notifying owner without advertising		$59.00	$0.00	$59.00
Rate per hour or part thereof for each Council employee involved		$142.00	$0.00	$142.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | RANGERS ACTIVITIES | Other Activities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Ranger patrol per hour – Weekday evening (minimum 4 hours)		$181.82	$18.18	$200.00
Ranger patrol per hour – Weekend (minimum 4 hours)		$181.82	$18.18	$200.00
Ranger patrol per hour - Public holiday (minimum 4 hours)		$290.91	$29.09	$320.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Food & Licence Control - Administration Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Temporary Food Events – Administration fee		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Food & Licence Control - Administration Charges | Annual Administration Charge

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Small business – Up to and including 5 equivalent full-time food handling staff – Registered Charities and Not-For-Profit School Canteens exempt		$325.00	$0.00	$325.00
Medium business – More than 5 but not more than 50 equivalent full-time food handling staff – Registered Charities and Not-For-Profit School Canteens exempt		$500.00	$0.00	$500.00
Large business – More than 50 equivalent full-time food handling staff – Registered Charities and Not-For-Profit School Canteens exempt		$1,100.00	$0.00	$1,100.00
Improvement Notice – Administration Fee		$330.00	$0.00	$330.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Inspection Fees Food Establishments | General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Food Premises Annual Inspection Fee		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Premises and inspection charges incorporate an administration charge and an annual inspection fee. Registered Charities and Not-For-Profit School Canteens are exempt.
Licenced clubs – serving meals		$624.00	$0.00	$624.00
Multiple Outlet – (Registered Charities are Exempt)		$784.00	$0.00	$784.00
Reinspection of Food Premises – Critical Food Handling Practice		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Reinspection of Food Premises (Compliance follow up, minor defects) – (Registered Charities and Not-For-Profit School Canteens are Exempt)		$183.00	$0.00	$183.00
Environmental Health Compliance Inspection Fee		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Inspection Fees Food Establishments | Mobile Food Vendors

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Reinspection of Mobile Food Vehicle/Outlet (Registered Charities are exempt)		$111.00	$0.00	$111.00
Food Business at temporary events		$902.00	$0.00	$902.00
Inspection of Mobile Food Vehicles/Van/Outlet (Registered Charities are Exempt)		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Mobile food vending - Local Government Act 1993 - section 68 approval to operate – 1 day		$155.00	$0.00	$155.00
Approval to operate for one period of one day. Based on time cost recovery. 30 minute technical charge based on $222/h plus 15 minute administrative charge based on $139/h.
Mobile food vending - Local Government Act 1993 - section 68 approval to operate – 3 day		$210.00	$0.00	$210.00
Approval to operate for one period of three consecutive days.
Mobile food vending - Local Government Act 1993 - section 68 approval to operate – Annual		$385.00	$0.00	$385.00
Approval to operate for one period of 12 consecutive months. Same as the fee charged for Community Land Licence - Mobile Vending - Annual Licence Fee.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Environmental Compliance

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Reinspection Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS)		$203.00	$0.00	$203.00
Inspection fee UPSS (underground petroleum storage system)		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) Administration Fee		$147.00	$0.00	$147.00
Inspection of Regulated Premises		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Clean Up Notice – Administration Fee		$845.00	$0.00	$845.00
Prevention Notice – Administration Fee		$845.00	$0.00	$845.00
Noise Control Notice – Administration Fee		$845.00	$0.00	$845.00
Emergency septic tank pump out service		Cost of service

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Public Health Compliance

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fee for reinspection of premise subject to a prohibition order per hour or part thereof		$255.00	$0.00	$255.00
Administration Fee – Improvement or prohibition order for regulated systems		$635.00	$0.00	$635.00
Administration Fee – Improvement or prohibition order for regulated systems – other		$295.00	$0.00	$295.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Microbiological Control

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Regulated Air and Warm Water Systems – Risk Assessment Fee		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Regulated Air and Water Systems – Inspection Fee for first system		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Regulated Air and Water Systems – Inspection Fee for each additional system		$70.00	$0.00	$70.00
Regulated Warm Water Systems – Inspection Fee		$145.00	$0.00	$145.00
Post-inspection – compliance follow up		$105.00	$0.00	$105.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Public Pools & Spas

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Reinspection (Critical) post inspection compliance follow-up (Microbiological sampling)		$213.00	$0.00	$213.00
Inspection fee for the first pool or spa		$274.00	$0.00	$274.00
Inspection fee for each additional pool or spa		$112.00	$0.00	$112.00
Reinspection post-inspection compliance follow up (Chemical Analysis)		$158.00	$0.00	$158.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Skin Penetration Establishments and Beauty Salons

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Public Health Skin Penetration Premises – Inspection Fee		$219.00	$0.00	$219.00
Reinspection (post-inspection compliance follow-up)		$107.00	$0.00	$107.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Application to Install or Alter a Waste Water Treatment System

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Application to install and operate a new domestic waste water treatment system (includes mandatory inspections)		$767.00	$0.00	$767.00
Application to install and operate a new domestic waste water treatment pumpout system (includes mandatory inspections)		$546.00	$0.00	$546.00
Administration costs for amending approval		$125.00	$0.00	$125.00
Application to alter existing waste water treatment system (includes mandatory inspections)		$347.00	$0.00	$347.00
Application to install and operate a new commercial or package waste water treatment system designed for more than 10 persons (includes mandatory inspections)		$1,103.00	$0.00	$1,103.00
Note: The application to install a commercial or package waste water treatment system may require a review by an external third party. Where this is required, the cost of the review will be charged to the applicant at cost.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Application to Install or Alter a Waste Water Treatment System | Refunds in the case of withdrawn application - Part of the fees will be refunded as follows:

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Written notice received after start of investigation		50% of fee
Written notice received before start of investigation		80% of fee
Written notice received after determination or after substantial investigation		No refund

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Waste Water | Waste Water Inspection

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Inspection fee		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Reinspection fee (post-compliance follow-up)		$183.00	$0.00	$183.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH COMPLIANCE | Waste Water | Waste Water Treatment System Operational Approvals

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Application for approval to operate system (1 Year Approval)		$84.00	$0.00	$84.00
Inspection fee		$305.00	$0.00	$305.00
Replacement Reclaimed Effluent in Use Warning Sign (corflute)		$5.72	$0.57	$6.29

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Traffic Management Environmental Impact Plan (TMP) Speers Point Park		$1,992.73	$199.27	$2,192.00
Fee to use ACT overriding Traffic management environmental plan for Speers Point Park. Does not include the costs to implement the plan (Independent event organiser to independently pay for costs for staff and infrastructure of the TMP.  i.e. traffic controllers and barricades). Event organisers can use developed environmental impact Traffic Management plan for Speers Point Park.
Bush Fire Environmental Impact Plan (BFEIP) Speers Point Park		$621.82	$62.18	$684.00
Fee to use ACT overriding Bush Fire environmental impact plan for Speers Point Park. Does not include the costs to implement the plan. (Independent event organiser to independently pay for costs for staff and infrastructure of the plan.)  Event organisers can use developed environmental impact Bushfire Management plan for Speers Point Park.
Acoustic Noise Level Management Plan Speers Point park		$1,992.73	$199.27	$2,192.00
Fee to use ACT overriding Acoustic environmental impact plan. Does not include the costs to implement the plan. (Independent event organiser to pay for costs to implement the staff and infrastructure of the Acoustic Plan.)   Event organisers can pay to use overriding Acoustic plan for Speers Point Park.
Indigenous Land Environmental Impact Plan (ILEIP) Speers Point Park		$621.82	$62.18	$684.00
Fee to use ACT overriding Indigenous Land environmental impact plan for Speers Point Park. Does not include the costs to implement the plan (Independent event organiser to independently pay for costs for staff and infrastructure of the plan).   Event organisers can use developed Indigenous Land Environmental Impact Management plan for Speers Point Park.
Commercial use of Council owned but leased facilities		Variable: Price on Application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees | Major Events (5000 or more)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Non Profit Exhibition stall - no items for sale / information only		$9.54	$0.95	$10.50
Non Profit Exhibition stall - fundraising / raffle tickets		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Non Profit Exhibition stall - raising income / sale of goods		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Commercial stall - general exhibition / market stall (stall size 3m x 3m)		$106.36	$10.64	$117.00
Commercial stall - ready to eat food vendors (stall size 3m x 3m)		$315.45	$31.55	$347.00
Commercial stall - ready to eat food vendors (stall size up to 6m x 3m)		$368.18	$36.82	$405.00
Commercial stall - general exhibition / market stall (stall size up to 6m x 3m)		$212.73	$21.27	$234.00
Commercial stall - Ready to eat snacks and drinks (stall size 3m x 3m)		$200.00	$20.00	$220.00
Non Profit Exhibition / Commercial stall over 6m x 3m		Variable: Price on Application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees | Community Events (2000 - 5000)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Non Profit Exhibition stall - no items for sale / information only		$9.09	$0.91	$10.00
Non Profit Exhibition stall - fundraising / raffle tickets		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Non Profit Exhibition stall - raising income / sale of goods		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Commercial stall - general exhibition / market stall (stall size 3m x 3m)		$106.36	$10.64	$117.00
Commercial stall - ready to eat food vendors (stall size 3m x 3m)		$283.64	$28.36	$312.00
Commercial stall - ready to eat food vendors (stall size up to 6m x 3m)		$315.45	$31.55	$347.00
Commercial stall - general exhibition / market stall (stall size up to 6m x 3m)		$212.73	$21.27	$234.00
Commercial stall - Ready to eat snacks and drinks		$179.09	$17.91	$197.00
Non Profit Exhibition / Commercial stall over 6m x 3m		Variable: Price on Application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees | Local Events (under 2000)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Non Profit Exhibition stall - no items for sale / information only		$9.54	$0.95	$10.50
Non Profit Exhibition stall - fundraising / raffle tickets		$16.22	$1.62	$17.84
Non Profit Exhibition stall - raising income / sale of goods		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Commercial stall – general exhibition / market stall (size 3m x 3m)		$106.36	$10.64	$117.00
Commercial stall – ready to eat food vendors stall (size 3m x 3m)		$106.36	$10.64	$117.00
Commercial stall – ready to eat food vendors stall (size up to 6m x 3m)		$127.27	$12.73	$140.00
Commercial stall - general exhibition / market stall (stall size more than 3m x 3m)		$212.73	$21.27	$234.00
Commercial stall - Ready to eat snacks and drinks No Charge		No charge
Non Profit Exhibition / Commercial stall over 6m x 3m		Variable: Price on Application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees | Equipment and Utilities - All

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fee for non-compliance with Event Licencing Conditions		$262.73	$26.27	$289.00
Events in Lake Macquarie require an Approved Event Licence. Non-compliance of the conditions within this licence include non-compliance with sustainability requirements, additional activity outside Licence conditions etc. Fee is a one off for each breach of Event Licencing conditions. The fee will be incurred for each occurrence per licence issued.
Liquor Package		Market Price
Non Profit / Commercial supply of power per power point		$103.64	$10.36	$114.00
Hire of Marquee - Council owned		$140.91	$14.09	$155.00
Hourly rate if Council staff are required to attend if called for emergency, compliance, food and safety alert or notified risk issue - ALL events		$137.27	$13.73	$151.00
Hire of Marquee - through external contractor		Market price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees | Number of Attendees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
0 – 1,000 – no extra service required		No charge
1,001 – 4,000 – one extra service required		$300.91	$30.09	$331.00
4,001 – 7,000 – two extra services required		$576.36	$57.64	$634.00
7,000 plus – staff on site for event duration – by negotiation		Charge by negotiation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Event site fees | Filming Rights

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Film permits		Market Rate
Instant Review Fee - for applications received within 5 days of date of filming		$100.00	$0.00	$100.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | TOURISM AND EVENTS | Tourism General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Vessel Mooring and Berthing		Variable: Price on application
Tourism Networking Breakfast		Variable
Ticketing prices for tourism operators and partners to attend a networking breakfast held by Lake Macquarie City Council. Networking ticket includes admission to the event hosted and organised by Lake Macquarie City Council. Networking ticket includes admission into the networking event hosted by Lake Macquarie City Council & a continental breakfast organised by Lake Macquarie City Council.
Tourism Campaign Inclusion		Price on application
Price on application fee for local businesses to participate in large-scale tourism campaign opportunities with Lake Macquarie City Council for destination marketing. Tourism operators and businesses can apply for inclusion in cooperative marketing campaigns organised and secured by Lake Macquarie City Council. Price will be in application, as this will vary depending on the cost of the campaign to Lake Macquarie City Council and the promotional opportunity available. Tourism operators and local businesses can apply for inclusion in large scales cooperative marketing campaigns organised and sourced by Lake Macquarie City Council. Price will be on application as this will vary pending the cost of the campaign to Lake Macquarie City Council and the promotion opportunity available.
Tourism Collateral Operator Advertising		Variable
Fee charged to tourism operators and businesses within Lake Macquarie to advertise in tourism collateral developed annually by Lake Macquarie City Council. This advertising includes a listing in the official Visitor Guide and Visitor Map of Lake Macquarie. Tourism operators and local businesses can choose different advertising packages available. This will be produced and distributed at Lake Macquarie City Council’s expense. Tourism operators and local businesses can choose different advertising packages to suit their budget to be featured in official Lake Macquarie Tourism Collateral. This will be produced and distributed at Lake Macquarie City Councils expense.
Annual Membership		$71.82	$7.18	$79.00
Sale of Souvenirs / Merchandise		Market Price
Tourism Information Kiosk Hire - community		$143.64	$14.36	$158.00
Hire fee to utilise the Visitor Information Kiosk including induction and relocation.
Tourism Information Kiosk Hire - commercial		$381.82	$38.18	$420.00
Hire fee to utilise the Visitor Information Kiosk including induction and relocation.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Community Halls | All Facilities - Miscellaneous

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Meeting Rooms		$15.45	$1.55	$17.00
BBQ and Recreation Areas		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00
Permanent Storage – standard per week		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Bond - refundable upon inspection of facility		Variable. Price determined upon application.
Cleaning fee – applied if hall not left in a satisfactory state of cleanliness – per hour		$126.36	$12.64	$139.00
Key Deposit (refunded with the return of the key and a copy of the receipt)		$65.00	$0.00	$65.00
Key – hire or replacement – per key		$59.09	$5.91	$65.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Community Halls | All Facilities - Miscellaneous | Small Community Halls 0m2 to 300m2

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Function Fee		$146.36	$14.64	$161.00
Weekend/Public Holiday - per hour		$33.64	$3.36	$37.00
Standard - per hour		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Community Halls | All Facilities - Miscellaneous | Medium Community Halls 301m2 to 499m2

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Function Fee		$175.45	$17.55	$193.00
Standard - per hour		$24.55	$2.45	$27.00
Weekend/Public Holiday - per hour		$47.27	$4.73	$52.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Community Halls | All Facilities - Miscellaneous | Large Community Halls 500m2 or above

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Weekend/Public Holiday - per hour		$59.09	$5.91	$65.00
Function Fee		$200.91	$20.09	$221.00
Standard - per hour		$30.91	$3.09	$34.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Community Halls | All Facilities - Miscellaneous | Cardiff Senior Citizens Centre

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Special Rate – Cardiff Senior Citizens and Pensioners Association – per half day		$30.91	$3.09	$34.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Community Halls | All Facilities - Miscellaneous | Dudley Senior Citizens Centre

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Special Rate – Dudley Senior Citizens and Pensioners Association – per half day		$30.91	$3.09	$34.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Theatres / Arts

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Piano hire each additional day		Variable: Price on application
Function Package		Quote provided on request.
Additional Venue related Inspection or Site Induction		Variable: Price on application
Up to 2 site inductions are included in the original hire fee. Additional requests for site visits will incur this fee.
Liquor package		Market price
Vinyl dancefloor (black/grey reversible Harlequin) per hire		$110.00	$11.00	$121.00
Installation and removal of vinyl dance floor (black/grey reversible Harlequin) per hour		$79.09	$7.91	$87.00
iPad for remote touch panel control		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00
Mobile Vendor Site Fee		Quote provided on request
Staging Decks		Quote provided on request
Call out fee where staff assistance is required for emergency venue technical assistance		$135.45	$13.55	$149.00
When an officer is required to attend the facility.
Security alarm call out		$200.91	$20.09	$221.00
Fire panel isolation for use of theatrical smoke		Quote provided on request
Venue Technician/Supervisor/Staff - hourly (LMCC Approved)		$79.09	$7.91	$87.00
For bump in, bump out, show crew or lighting/sound operator. Penalty rates may be incurred for weekends and public holidays.
Non-Compliance fee		$280.91	$28.09	$309.00
Required if breach of Conditions of Hire.
Cleaning fee		Price on application (minimum fee $90.00 per hire)
Advanced sound system - Daily		$210.00	$21.00	$231.00
Audio Console must be operated by an LMCC Approved Technician.
Advanced sound system - Weekly		$987.27	$98.73	$1,086.00
5-7 consecutive days. Audio Console must be operated by an LMCC Approved Technician.
Advanced lighting system - Daily		$210.00	$21.00	$231.00
Lighting console must be operated by an LMCC approved Technician.
Advanced lighting system - Weekly		$987.27	$98.73	$1,086.00
5-7 consecutive days.  Lighting console must be operated by an LMCC approved Technician.
Wireless microphone - Daily		$48.18	$4.82	$53.00
Handheld or lapel
Hire projector and screen - daily		$157.27	$15.73	$173.00
Lectern - daily		$50.00	$5.00	$55.00
Comms Pack – daily per set		$14.32	$1.43	$15.75
Wired comms with headset.
Additional lighting fixtures - Daily		$30.00	$3.00	$33.00
Must be installed by LMCC approved technician.
Piano hire first day		$316.36	$31.64	$348.00
Warners Bay Theatre Tiered Seating Bank Retraction (includes reinstating)		Quote provided on request.
Warners Bay Theatre Orchestra Pit		Quote provided on request.
Education programs / art classes / special events (including schools)		Market price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Rathmines Theatre | Community

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Performing Arts Residency Venue Hire (3+ days)		Price on application
Approval required
Performing Arts Local Business Venue Hire (1-2 days)		Price on application
All Venue weekdays 7am-5pm - hourly		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
All Venue weekdays 5pm-11pm - hourly		$50.00	$5.00	$55.00
All Venue weekends - hourly		$70.00	$7.00	$77.00
All venue includes the Theatre and Boiler house. Does not include commercial use of the kitchen
Theatre weekdays 8am-5pm - hourly		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00
Theatre weekdays 5pm-midnight - hourly		$46.36	$4.64	$51.00
Theatre weekends - hourly		$50.00	$5.00	$55.00
Theatre includes access to stage, auditorium, foyer, kitchen, dressing rooms and back of house.
Boiler House weekdays 7am-5pm - hourly		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Boiler House weekdays 5pm-midnight - hourly		$26.36	$2.64	$29.00
Boiler House weekends - hourly		$35.45	$3.55	$39.00
Includes Courtyard.
West Meeting Room & Foyer - Hourly		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Heritage Centre
Commercial Kitchen - Hourly		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
For exclusive kitchen use. This fee is additional to Theatre Hire.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Rathmines Theatre | Corporate / Private

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
All venue weekdays 7am-5pm - hourly		$100.91	$10.09	$111.00
All venue weekdays 5pm-11pm - hourly		$120.91	$12.09	$133.00
All venue weekends - hourly		$165.45	$16.55	$182.00
All venue includes the Theatre and Boiler house. Does not include commercial use of the kitchen.
Theatre weekdays 7am-5pm - hourly		$80.91	$8.09	$89.00
Theatre weekdays 5pm-11pm - hourly		$100.91	$10.09	$111.00
Theatre weekends - hourly		$120.91	$12.09	$133.00
Theatre includes access to stage, auditorium, foyer, kitchen, dressing rooms and back of house.
Boiler House Weekdays 7am-5pm - hourly		$41.82	$4.18	$46.00
Boiler House weekdays 5pm-11pm - hourly		$70.91	$7.09	$78.00
Boiler House weekends - hourly		$91.82	$9.18	$101.00
Includes Courtyard and access to amenities.
West Meeting Room & Foyer - Hourly		$26.36	$2.64	$29.00
Heritage Centre
Kitchen - Hourly		$41.82	$4.18	$46.00
For exclusive kitchen use. This fee is additional to Theatre Hire.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Multi Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) – Speers Point

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
External Illumination - hourly		$43.64	$4.36	$48.00
Colour themed external building illumination. Application through ACT.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Multi Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) – Speers Point | Community

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Lighting, Sound or Live Stream Technician (hourly)		$81.82	$8.18	$90.00
Live stream your event with Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Or stream your presentation across multiple screens within the venue.
Rehearsal or set up fee - Hourly		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Weekday standard hourly rate 8am - 9pm		$76.36	$7.64	$84.00
Weekday hourly rate outside standard hours		$95.45	$9.55	$105.00
All Venue weekend - Hourly		$136.36	$13.64	$150.00
Node Screening		At Market Rate
Furniture Package		At Market Rate
Temporary Stage		At Market Rate
Bespoke 360 degree projector programming		At Market Rate
Projector system with template build and technical assistance

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Multi Arts Pavilion, mima (MAP mima) – Speers Point | Corporate / Private

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Lighting, Sound or Live Stream Technician (hourly)		$86.36	$8.64	$95.00
Live stream your event with Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Or stream your presentation across multiple screens within the venue.
Weekday standard hourly rate 8am - 9pm		$154.55	$15.45	$170.00
Rehearsal or set up fee - Hourly		$105.45	$10.55	$116.00
Weekday hourly rate outside of standard hours		$172.73	$17.27	$190.00
All Venue weekend - Hourly		$272.73	$27.27	$300.00
Node Screening		At Market Rate
Furniture Package		At Market Rate
Temporary Stage		At Market Rate
Bespoke 360 degree projector programming		At Market Rate
Projector system with template build and technical assistance

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
MAC and MAP photoshoot fee - add to all venues		Variable: Price on application
hourly charge for private photography session (fee based on staff attendance) Ensure use of space for formal photography is accounted
Venue Technician/Supervisor/Staff - hourly (LMCC Approved)		$78.18	$7.82	$86.00
Event supervision, set up/down and cleaning.
External furniture hire		Market Price
Costs associated with hire of external event furniture. Subject to event requirements.
External Event Staff		Market Price
Costs associated with hire of external event staff. Subject to event requirements.
Tablecloth		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Laundry charge. Per tablecloth.
Cleaning charge		Price on application (minimum fee $90 per hire)
Hourly charge when additional cleaning required post event. Subject to event requirements.
External drinkware hire		Market price
Costs associated with hire of external glassware. Subject to event requirements.
MAC yapang bar		$109.09	$10.91	$120.00
Costs associated with the set up and operation of bar. Subject to event requirements and availability.
Liquor package		Market price
Gallery organised functions and events		Recommended retail price
Live Stream		$128.18	$12.82	$141.00
Live stream your event with Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Enables your presentation to also be streamed across multiple screens within the venue.
Microphone, amp and lectern. Use of sound amplification to hired area for music and/or speech. Presenter lectern included (Use of microphone on stand or cordless)		$54.55	$5.45	$60.00
Projector or Smart TV		$171.82	$17.18	$189.00
Bring your own laptop or use one or ours to present or play content on one of our projectors or the Smart TV.
Special Exhibitions (where appropriate)		Market price
Function Package		Variable: Price on Application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General | Classes / Programs

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Education programs / art classes / special events (including schools)		Market price
Public programs / art classes (including schools)		Market price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General | Sale of Artworks / Merchandise

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Consignment fee		35% of recommended retail price
Merchandise		Recommended retail price
Sale of artwork excluding works by artists represented by a commercial gallery		30% of recommended retail price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General | MAC yapang Terrace - 90m2

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Community hourly (inside MAC yapang opening hours)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Community hourly (outside MAC yapang opening hours)		$72.73	$7.27	$80.00
Includes allocation for one staff to be present.
Hire of Patio heater for MAC yapang terrace, per heater (maximum of two available)		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Costs associated with hire of external event furniture Subject to event requirements and availability
Corporate / Private hourly (inside MAC yapang opening hours)		$86.36	$8.64	$95.00
Corporate / Private hourly (outside MAC yapang opening hours)		$113.64	$11.36	$125.00
Includes allocation for one staff to be present.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General | MAC yapang Foyer (including Lounge area - 150m2)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Community hourly (inside MAC yapang opening hours)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Community hourly (outside MAC yapang opening hours)		$72.73	$7.27	$80.00
Includes allocation for one staff to be present.
Corporate / Private hourly (inside MAC yapang opening hours)		$86.36	$8.64	$95.00
Corporate / Private hourly (outside MAC yapang opening hours)		$113.64	$11.36	$125.00
Includes allocation for one staff to be present.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General | MAC yapang Main Exhibition Space - 100-300m2

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Community hourly (inside MAC yapang opening hours)		$83.64	$8.36	$92.00
Community hourly (outside MAC yapang opening hours)		$113.64	$11.36	$125.00
Includes allocation for one staff to be present.
Corporate / Private hourly (inside MAC yapang opening hours)		$113.64	$11.36	$125.00
Corporate / Private hourly (outside MAC yapang opening hours)		$168.18	$16.82	$185.00
Includes allocation for one staff to be present.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Museum of Arts and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) | MAC yapang - General | Sculpture Park

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sculpture Park - corporate hire		Variable: Price on Application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | MAC yapang Marquee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
One off installation or deinstallation of event marquee		$2,688.18	$268.82	$2,957.00
9m x 12m = 108 square metre.
Community - marquee hire - Hourly		$83.64	$8.36	$92.00
Includes allocation of staff to be present.
Corporate / Private - marquee hire - Hourly		$113.64	$11.36	$125.00
Includes allocation for staff to be present.
Marquee heating/cooling		Market Price
Costs associated with hire of external event furniture Subject to event requirements and availability

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Malls and Street Stalls

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Street stall and fundraising: Registered charities, community groups and NFPs (per day)		$44.55	$4.45	$49.00
Street stall and fundraising: Registered charities, community groups and NFPs (per week)		$189.09	$18.91	$208.00
Street stall: Commercial trading, promotions, sales (per day)		$159.09	$15.91	$175.00
Street stall: Commercial trading, promotions, sales (per week)		$655.45	$65.55	$721.00
Street stall: Direct community services		Fee Exempt
Street stall: Application for new site		$121.82	$12.18	$134.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Warners Bay Theatre | Community

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Performing Arts Residency Venue Hire		Price on application
Approval required
Performing Arts Local Business Venue Hire		Price on application
Approval required
All Venue weekdays 7am - 5pm - Hourly		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00
All Venue weekdays 5pm-midnight - hourly		$46.36	$4.64	$51.00
All Venue weekends - hourly		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Foyer & kitchen hire only - Hourly		$15.28	$1.53	$16.81
Lake Street Meeting Room - Hourly		$9.54	$0.95	$10.50
Unavailable until further notice.
Sound Studio - Hourly		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Soundproof space (3.54m x 7m) suitable for music tuition, recording podcasts and rehearsals. Includes use of basic recording equipment (excluding laptop).

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY FACILITY HIRE | Warners Bay Theatre | Corporate / Private

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
All Venue weekdays 7am-5pm - hourly		$80.91	$8.09	$89.00
All Venue weekdays 5pm-11pm - hourly		$120.91	$12.09	$133.00
All Venue weekends - hourly		$120.91	$12.09	$133.00
Foyer & kitchen hire only - Hourly		$41.82	$4.18	$46.00
Lake Street Meeting Room - Hourly		$26.36	$2.64	$29.00
Unavailable until further notice.
Sound Studio - Hourly		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Key Deposit (refunded with the return of the key and a copy of the receipt)		$66.00	$0.00	$66.00
Key – additional or replacement – per key		$59.09	$5.91	$65.00
Sportsgrounds Advertising Signs – release fee (includes impounding, storage & release)		$230.00	$0.00	$230.00
Sporting amenities meeting room (where available)		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Equestrian | Awaba and Caves Beach

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of Entire Equestrian Area – per hour (casual)		$52.73	$5.27	$58.00
Hire of Entire Equestrian Area – per hour (regular)		$28.18	$2.82	$31.00
Hire of Entire Equestrian Area – half day (casual)		$150.91	$15.09	$166.00
Hire of Entire Equestrian Area – half day (regular)		$74.55	$7.45	$82.00
Hire of Entire Equestrian Area – full day (casual)		$242.73	$24.27	$267.00
Hire of Entire Equestrian Area – full day (regular)		$120.00	$12.00	$132.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Equestrian | Cooranbong

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of Part Equestrian Area (i) Camp Draft Area or (ii) Dressage and General Area -per hour (casual)		$36.36	$3.64	$40.00
Hire of Part Equestrian Area (i) Camp Draft Area or (ii) Dressage and General Area – per hour (regular)		$19.09	$1.91	$21.00
Hire of Part Equestrian Area (i) Camp Draft Area or (ii) Dressage and General Area – half day – (casual)		$88.18	$8.82	$97.00
Hire of Part Equestrian Area (i) Camp Draft Area or (ii) Dressage and General Area – half day – (regular)		$52.73	$5.27	$58.00
Hire of Part Equestrian Area (i) Camp Draft Area or (ii) Dressage and General Area – full day – (casual)		$140.00	$14.00	$154.00
Hire of Part Equestrian Area (i) Camp Draft Area or (ii) Dressage and General Area – full day – (regular)		$88.18	$8.82	$97.00
Security Camping fee per camp site – per night		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Netball Courts Grade 1

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Use per court per hour (not including lighting)		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Casual hire – per court per hour (no lighting)		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Championship / Gala Day – whole complex		$203.64	$20.36	$224.00
Schools – per court per hour		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player 18 or over		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player up to 18		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player 18 or over		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player up to 18		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Lighting per court per hour / other users		$23.64	$2.36	$26.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Netball Courts Grade 2

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Use per court/per hour (no lighting)		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Casual hire – per court per hour		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Championships/Gala Day – whole complex		$102.73	$10.27	$113.00
Schools – per court per hour		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Seasonal Fee - (playing) per registered player 18 or over		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00
Seasonal Fee - (playing) per registered player up to 18		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Seasonal Fee - (training) per registered player 18 or over		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Seasonal Fee - (training) per registered player up to 18		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Lighting – per court per hour – other users		$23.64	$2.36	$26.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Petanque

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Annual season fee per member		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00
Piste Hire – Commercial per hour (day)		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Piste Hire – Community per hour (day)		$15.45	$1.55	$17.00
Piste Hire – Commercial per hour (night)		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00
Piste Hire – Community per hour (night)		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Sportsgrounds Grade 1

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Hire – per hour per field		$109.09	$10.91	$120.00
Commercial Hire – per month per field (up to 10 hours per week)		$758.18	$75.82	$834.00
Commercial Hire – per month per field (up to 20 hours per week)		$1,096.36	$109.64	$1,206.00
Casual Hire – per hour per field		$74.55	$7.45	$82.00
Casual Hire – half day per field		$254.55	$25.45	$280.00
Casual Hire – full day hire per field		$407.27	$40.73	$448.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player 18 and over		$60.91	$6.09	$67.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player under 18		$36.36	$3.64	$40.00
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player 18 and over – including lighting *		$42.73	$4.27	$47.00
* Where the team/club training at the ground is not the primary user, the lighting is not included and the team/club is to pay the lighting fee as well as the training fee.
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player under 18 – including lighting *		$25.45	$2.55	$28.00
* Where the team/club training at the ground is not the primary user, the lighting is not included and the team/club is to pay the lighting fee as well as the training fee.
Lighting – per hour – casual/commercial hirer		$42.73	$4.27	$47.00
The user sports club may charge a spectator fee to cover its commitments to a sporting association.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Sportsgrounds Grade 2

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Hire – per hour per field		$67.27	$6.73	$74.00
Commercial Hire – per month per field (up to 10 hours per week)		$433.64	$43.36	$477.00
Commercial Hire – per month per field (up to 20 hours per week)		$678.18	$67.82	$746.00
Casual Hire – per hour per field		$44.55	$4.45	$49.00
Casual Hire – half day per field		$137.27	$13.73	$151.00
Casual Hire – full day per field		$219.09	$21.91	$241.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player 18 and over		$42.73	$4.27	$47.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player under 18		$28.18	$2.82	$31.00
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player over 18 – including lighting *		$28.18	$2.82	$31.00
* Where the team/club training at the ground is not the primary user, the lighting is not included and the team/club is to pay the lighting fee as well as the training fee.
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player under 18 – including lighting *		$15.45	$1.55	$17.00
* Where the team/club training at the ground is not the primary user, the lighting is not included and the team/club is to pay the lighting fee as well as the training fee.
Lighting – per hour – casual/commercial hirer		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00
The user sports club may charge a spectator fee to cover its commitments to a sporting association.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Community & Recreation / Sporting Facilities | Sportsgrounds Grade 3

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Hire – per hour per field		$40.00	$4.00	$44.00
Commercial Hire – per month per field (up to 10 hours per week)		$259.09	$25.91	$285.00
Commercial Hire – per month per field (up to 20 hours per week)		$388.18	$38.82	$427.00
Casual Hire – per hour per field		$28.18	$2.82	$31.00
Casual Hire – half day per field		$70.00	$7.00	$77.00
Casual Hire – full day per field		$118.18	$11.82	$130.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player over 18		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00
Seasonal Fee – (playing) per registered player under 18		$15.45	$1.55	$17.00
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player – 18 and over – including lighting *		$15.45	$1.55	$17.00
* Where the team/club training at the ground is not the primary user, the lighting is not included and the team/club is to pay the lighting fee as well as the training fee.
Seasonal Fee – (training) per registered player – under 18 – including lighting *		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
* Where the team/club training at the ground is not the primary user, the lighting is not included and the team/club is to pay the lighting fee as well as the training fee.
Lighting – per hour – casual/commercial hirer		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00
The user sports club may charge a spectator fee to cover its commitments to a sporting association.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Tennis Courts | Tennis Court Grade 1 - (Synthetic Court)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Day time fees per hour per court – community or commercial use		$19.09	$1.91	$21.00
Day time fees per hour per court – member use		$10.00	$1.00	$11.00
Day time fees per hour per court – mixed use		$13.64	$1.36	$15.00
Night time fees per hour per court – community or commercial use		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Night time fees per hour per court – member use		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Night time fees per hour per court – mixed use		$19.09	$1.91	$21.00
Annual member (adult) – in lieu of daily court hire		$118.18	$11.82	$130.00
Annual member (U18 junior) – in lieu of daily court hire		$59.09	$5.91	$65.00
Annual member (family) – in lieu of daily court hire		$234.55	$23.45	$258.00
Annual member lights fee per hour		$8.18	$0.82	$9.00
Competition fee (day time use per fixture)		$38.18	$3.82	$42.00
Competition fee (night time use per fixture)		$49.09	$4.91	$54.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Tennis Courts | Tennis Court Grade 2 - (Hard Court)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Day time fees per hour per court – community or commercial use		$13.64	$1.36	$15.00
Day time fees per hour per court – member use		$7.27	$0.73	$8.00
Day time fees per hour per court – mixed use		$9.09	$0.91	$10.00
Night time fees per hour per court – community or commercial use		$17.27	$1.73	$19.00
Night time fees per hour per court – member use		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Night time fees per hour per court – mixed use		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Annual member (adult) – in lieu of daily court hire		$98.18	$9.82	$108.00
Annual member (U18 junior) – in lieu of daily court hire		$46.36	$4.64	$51.00
Annual member (family) – in lieu of daily court hire		$196.36	$19.64	$216.00
Annual member lights fee per hour		$8.18	$0.82	$9.00
Competition fee (day time use per fixture)		$25.45	$2.55	$28.00
Competition fee (night time use per fixture)		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Tennis Coaching Licence | Tennis Court Grade 1 - (Synthetic Court)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
5-14 hours coaching (1-2 courts)		$2,774.55	$277.45	$3,052.00
5-14 hours coaching (3-4 courts)		$5,549.09	$554.91	$6,104.00
5-14 hours coaching (5-6 courts)		$8,321.82	$832.18	$9,154.00
5-14 hours coaching (7-8 courts)		$11,093.64	$1,109.36	$12,203.00
15-25 hours coaching (1-2 courts)		$5,549.09	$554.91	$6,104.00
15-25 hours coaching (3-4 courts)		$11,093.64	$1,109.36	$12,203.00
15-25 hours coaching (5-6 courts)		$16,642.73	$1,664.27	$18,307.00
15-25 hours coaching (7-8 courts)		$22,190.00	$2,219.00	$24,409.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Sportsgrounds | Tennis Coaching Licence | Tennis Court Grade 2 - (Hard Court)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
5-14 hours coaching (1-2 courts)		$888.18	$88.82	$977.00
5-14 hours coaching (3-4 courts)		$1,777.27	$177.73	$1,955.00
5-14 hours coaching (5-6 courts)		$2,663.64	$266.36	$2,930.00
5-14 hours coaching (7-8 courts)		$3,550.00	$355.00	$3,905.00
15-25 hours coaching (1-2 courts)		$1,777.27	$177.73	$1,955.00
15-25 hours coaching (3-4 courts)		$3,550.00	$355.00	$3,905.00
15-25 hours coaching (5-6 courts)		$5,326.36	$532.64	$5,859.00
15-25 hours coaching (7-8 courts)		$7,100.00	$710.00	$7,810.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Community Land Usage Fees | Park & Reserves Hire: Community

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Park Hire - general hire, park category: City Wide, first 3 hours		$201.82	$20.18	$222.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: City Wide, additional per hour		$25.45	$2.55	$28.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: City Wide, per day		$302.73	$30.27	$333.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: District, first 3 hours		$181.82	$18.18	$200.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: District, additional per hour		$25.45	$2.55	$28.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: District, per day		$282.73	$28.27	$311.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: Local, first 3 hours		$161.82	$16.18	$178.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: Local, additional per hour		$10.00	$1.00	$11.00
Park Hire - general hire, park category: Local, per day		$201.82	$20.18	$222.00
Mowing/ maintenance fee		$75.45	$7.55	$83.00
Requires a minimum of 20 business days' notice for mowing services to be carried out. Mowing can only be completed in designated areas, to avoid disturbance to natural areas and/or endangered species (mowing is subject to weather)
Heritage shed usage per day, including single phase power (park hire fees also apply)		$101.82	$10.18	$112.00
Rotunda usage per day, including single phase power (park hire fees also apply)		$50.00	$5.00	$55.00
Shelter usage per day, including single phase power (park hire fees also apply)		$26.36	$2.64	$29.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Community Land Usage Fees | Casual Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Key Deposit (refunded with the return of the key and a copy of the receipt)		$65.00	$0.00	$65.00
Key – purchase or replacement – per key		$59.09	$5.91	$65.00
Power usage – per day, per box (single phase) – where applicable		$64.55	$6.45	$71.00
Power usage – per day, per box (3 phase) – where applicable		$177.27	$17.73	$195.00
Overflow Parking per car at Macquarie Field (Speers Point Park)		$6.36	$0.64	$7.00
Overflow Parking per day at all other open space areas, including power (community)		$167.27	$16.73	$184.00
Overflow Parking per day at all other open space areas, including power (commercial)		$364.55	$36.45	$401.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Community Land Usage Fees | Stage Hire - Speers Point Park and Cooranbong Park

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of Stage for a function/community event – per day (including single phase power)		$252.73	$25.27	$278.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Motorhome Overnight Chapter Rally

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sporting Committee Sites – Awaba Oval, Cooranbong Recreation & Equestrian Reserve, Martinsville Oval		$324.55	$32.45	$357.00
Council Managed Sites – Catherine Hill Bay Oval, Nords Wharf (old road reserve on foreshore off Government Road), Myuna Bay (southern end of foreshore) – off Wangi Road		$324.55	$32.45	$357.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Park & Reserves Hire: Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Event management - Additional licencing		Variable: Price on application
Major Event Booking Fee - Road closure and additional licensing		Variable: Price on application
Fee for the booking and management of event licence associated with large events. Fee is applied for large and complex events across road that require extensive referrals and is negotiated with the hirer.
Park hire - commercial, park category: City Wide, <300 people, hourly rate		$58.18	$5.82	$64.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: City Wide, <300 people, daily rate		$462.73	$46.27	$509.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: City Wide, 300-5000 people, hourly rate		$164.55	$16.45	$181.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: City Wide, 300-5000 people, daily rate		$1,312.73	$131.27	$1,444.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: City Wide, >5000 people, hourly rate		$413.64	$41.36	$455.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: City Wide, >5000 people, daily rate		$3,308.18	$330.82	$3,639.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: District, <300 people, hourly rate		$48.18	$4.82	$53.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: District, <300 people, daily rate		$378.18	$37.82	$416.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: District, 300-5000 people, hourly rate		$99.09	$9.91	$109.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: District, 300-5000 people, daily rate		$788.18	$78.82	$867.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: District, >5000 people, hourly rate		$197.27	$19.73	$217.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: District, >5000 people, daily rate		$1,575.45	$157.55	$1,733.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: Local, <300 people, hourly rate		$42.73	$4.27	$47.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: Local, <300 people, daily rate		$336.36	$33.64	$370.00
Park hire - commercial, park category: Local, 300-5000 people, hourly rate		$80.00	$8.00	$88.00
Min. 4 hour booking applies
Park hire - commercial, park category: Local, 300-5000 people, daily rate		$630.00	$63.00	$693.00
Remediation fee (repair of damages incurred), for replacement of grass, repair to damaged assets, etc		Variable: Price on application
Callout fee hourly rate if Council staff are required to attend site for emergency, compliance, food and safety alert, or notified risk issue		$132.73	$13.27	$146.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Park & Reserves Hire: Commercial | Stage Hire - Speers Point Park and Cooranbong Park

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of Stage for a commercial event – per day (including single phase power)		$520.91	$52.09	$573.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PARKS & OVALS HIRE | Parks & Reserves | Park & Reserves Hire: Commercial | Commercial Group Fitness Programs

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Group fitness booking, park category: City Wide, 1.5hr booking		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Group fitness booking, park category: City Wide, Monthly rate		$604.55	$60.45	$665.00
Group fitness booking, park category: District, 1.5hr booking		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00
Group fitness booking, park category: District, Monthly rate		$484.55	$48.45	$533.00
Group fitness booking, park category: Local, 1.5hr booking		$30.00	$3.00	$33.00
Group fitness booking, park category: Local, Monthly rate		$362.73	$36.27	$399.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Bonds - depending on the nature and extent of the activity/event		Variable bond
Rubbish Removal		At Cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Ovals and Sports Fields | Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Neville Frost Oval - Main Arena per day - Groups 0-200		$679.09	$67.91	$747.00
Les Norris Oval (parking) with Sports Field - Groups 0 to 200		$462.73	$46.27	$509.00
Neville Frost Oval - Main Arena per day - groups 201+		$1,028.18	$102.82	$1,131.00
Les Norris Oval (parking) with Sports Field - groups 201+		$822.73	$82.27	$905.00
Complete Showground Hire (does not include stables, office or top campground)		$2,467.27	$246.73	$2,714.00
Sports Fields only for Events - 0-200		$268.18	$26.82	$295.00
Sports Fields only for Events - groups 201+		$411.82	$41.18	$453.00
Sports Field - training per hour		$25.45	$2.55	$28.00
Market Area		$411.82	$41.18	$453.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Ovals and Sports Fields | Non Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Neville Frost Oval - Main Arena per day - Groups 0-200		$339.09	$33.91	$373.00
Neville Frost Oval - Main Arena per day - groups 201+		$514.55	$51.45	$566.00
Les Norris Oval (parking) with Sports Field - Groups 0 to 200		$232.73	$23.27	$256.00
Les Norris Oval (parking) with Sports Field - groups 201+		$411.82	$41.18	$453.00
Complete Showground Hire (does not include stables, office or top campground)		$1,234.55	$123.45	$1,358.00
Sports Fields only for Events - 0-200		$133.64	$13.36	$147.00
Sports Fields only for Events - groups 201+		$205.45	$20.55	$226.00
Sports Field - training per hour		$11.46	$1.15	$12.60
Market Area		$205.45	$20.55	$226.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Ovals and Sports Fields | Miscellaneous | Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hire of Breezeway covered area		$112.73	$11.27	$124.00
Set up and pack up - per day		$76.36	$7.64	$84.00
Neville Frost Oval lighting per hour		$31.82	$3.18	$35.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Ovals and Sports Fields | Miscellaneous | Non Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Storage - Small shed - per year		$565.45	$56.55	$622.00
Hire of Breezeway covered area		$56.36	$5.64	$62.00
Storage - Large shed - per year		$905.45	$90.55	$996.00
Neville Frost Oval lighting per hour		$31.82	$3.18	$35.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Building and Room Hire | Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Function room hire - max 40		$103.64	$10.36	$114.00
Function room hire – max 40 - per hour		$23.64	$2.36	$26.00
Large Pavilion hire- max 100		$133.64	$13.36	$147.00
Small Pavilion hire - max 50		$83.64	$8.36	$92.00
Dress Circle / Public Address System (one or both)		$71.82	$7.18	$79.00
Small storage shed overflow space per day		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Canteen - 0-200		$144.55	$14.45	$159.00
Canteen - groups 201+		$226.36	$22.64	$249.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Building and Room Hire | Non Commercial

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Function room hire - max 40 - per hour		$10.50	$1.05	$11.55
Function room hire - max 40 - per day		$51.82	$5.18	$57.00
Large Pavilion hire- max 100		$67.27	$6.73	$74.00
Small Pavilion hire - max 50		$41.82	$4.18	$46.00
Dress Circle / Public Address System (one or both)		$36.36	$3.64	$40.00
Canteen - 0 - 200		$71.82	$7.18	$79.00
Canteen - groups 201+		$112.73	$11.27	$124.00
Small storage shed overflow space per day		$9.54	$0.95	$10.50

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Camp Grounds | Powered Site

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Daily - one person		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
Daily - two people		$33.64	$3.36	$37.00
Weekly - one person		$174.55	$17.45	$192.00
Weekly - two people		$202.73	$20.27	$223.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Camp Grounds | Unpowered Site

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Daily - one person		$25.45	$2.55	$28.00
Daily - two people		$30.00	$3.00	$33.00
Weekly - one person		$147.27	$14.73	$162.00
Weekly - two people		$180.00	$18.00	$198.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Camp Grounds | Miscellaneous

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional people - per person per night		$6.68	$0.67	$7.35
Children under 6		Free

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | MORISSET SHOWGROUND | Trotting Track, Stables and Agistment Areas

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Stable Hire per night		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Horse agistment per week - per horse - Max of 4 horses at any time		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Maximum of 4 horses at any time.
Riding Arena per hour - Commercial		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Riding Arena per hour - Non Commercial		$9.54	$0.95	$10.50

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY LAND LICENCE

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Open Space Services Application and License Fee		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY LAND LICENCE | Access for building works

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Bond – to be determined, depending on the nature and extent of works		Variable bond
Community Land - access licence - per day (community)		$244.00	$0.00	$244.00
Community Land - access licence - per day (commercial)		$325.00	$0.00	$325.00
Community Land - access licence - per week (community)		$347.00	$0.00	$347.00
Community Land - access licence - per week (commercial)		$466.00	$0.00	$466.00
Community Land – access licence – per month (community)		$552.00	$0.00	$552.00
Community Land – access licence – per month (commercial)		$735.00	$0.00	$735.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY LAND LICENCE | Aquatic Usage

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Dinghy storage – annual permit
Sailing clubs security camping fee per camp site per night (half to be remitted to Council)		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY LAND LICENCE | Memorial infrastructure donation

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Supply and install 2 metre long aluminium bench seat with memorial plaque including a 10 year maintenance period		$3,757.27	$375.73	$4,133.00
Other memorial park furniture items are available by application – price quoted on application based on item required		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | COMMUNITY LAND LICENCE | Mobile vending

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Direct Community Service		Exempt
Annual Licence fee		$390.00	$0.00	$390.00
Allows mobile food vendors approved by a Local Government Authority to trade at specified public locations. The Annual Licence Fee is for a financial year - 1 July to 30 June.
Monthly fee		$39.00	$0.00	$39.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LAKE MACQUARIE FAMILY DAY CARE | Family Day Care

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Promotional Merchandise		Variable
Educator Administration Levy – per week		$21.00	$0.00	$21.00
Educator Training		Variable subject to scope of training
Family Enrolment Fee – per family		$100.00	$0.00	$100.00
Family Enrolment Fee (per family) - Non-refundable after registration has been processed. Additional siblings may be added at no charge while the registration is active. Ie, care has been used by a registered child within the prior 14 week period / there is an active child care subsidy enrolment attached to Lake Macquarie FDC for the family.
Parent Administration Levy – per hour, per child		$2.20	$0.00	$2.20
Parent Administration Levy rate applies in line with the start date of Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rates applicable for financial year.
Educator Processing fee for late claims and payments		$20.00	$0.00	$20.00
Coordinator Educator Assistant Fee – per hour		$54.00	$0.00	$54.00
Cancellation Fee for booking of Coordinator Educator Assistant – minimum 2 hours		$108.00	$0.00	$108.00
Staff consulting fee – per hour		$212.00	$0.00	$212.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Cemetery Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Perpetual Interment Right for (plot) immediate use or reservation		$2,650.00	$0.00	$2,650.00
Martinsville, Morisset, Toronto and Wyee Cemeteries
Order for Interment - administration charge for interment of body/ashes in plot		$330.00	$0.00	$330.00
Transfer Interment Right Fee (plot) - Standard		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Administration fee - Standard transfer or transfer of an interment right, where the right holder can present original documentation
Transfer Interment Right Fee (plot) - Complex		$175.00	$0.00	$175.00
Administration fee - transfer or surrender of an interment right where the right holder does not hold original documentation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Immediate Need Interment Right

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Immediate Need Perpetual Interment Right (Belmont, Catherine Hill Bay & Whitebridge Cemeteries) – subject to availability and conditions		$3,050.00	$0.00	$3,050.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Niche Walls

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Niche Wall – Perpetual Interment Right		$975.00	$0.00	$975.00
Order for Interment – administration charge for interment of ashes in niche wall		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Administration charge for interment of ashes in memorial garden (fee applies at time of interment) Order for Interment - interment of ashes in niche wall - required at time of placement
Niche Wall Granite Plaque (150mmx150mm) (includes standard 8 lines of gold inscription) and installation of plaque and ashes		$781.82	$78.18	$860.00
Niche Wall Granite Plaque (200mmx150mm) (includes standard 8 lines of silver/natural inscription) and installation of plaque and ashes		$818.18	$81.82	$900.00
Gold Inscription on Plaque (200mm x 150mm) fee		$154.55	$15.45	$170.00
Additional line of inscription on plaque		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Inclusion of Emblem/Art Work on Plaque		$177.27	$17.73	$195.00
Ceramic Photo Tile (oval shape 5cm x 7cm)		$236.36	$23.64	$260.00
Stainless Steel bud vase (available at time of installation for niche wall plaque only)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Purchase and installation of "Reserved" Plaque		$381.82	$38.18	$420.00
Transfer Interment Right Fee		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Memorial Boulder / Wall

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Memorial Boulder/Wall Space (no ashes)		$400.00	$40.00	$440.00
Memorial Boulder Granite Plaque 130mm x 100mm (includes standard 8 lines of gold inscription and installation)		$677.27	$67.73	$745.00
Transfer Memorial Boulder/Wall Space Fee		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Additional line of inscription on plaque		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Morisset Cemetery Memorial Wall (Former Hospital Patients) Granite Plaque 180mm x 140mm (includes standard 8 lines of silver/natural inscription and installation)		$768.18	$76.82	$845.00
Inclusion of Emblem/Art Work on Plaque		$177.27	$17.73	$195.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Memorial Gardens

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Memorial Garden Space – Perpetual Interment Right		$1,200.00	$0.00	$1,200.00
Order for Interment – administration charge for interment of ashes in memorial garden		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Administration charge for interment of ashes in memorial garden (fee applies at time of interment) Order for Interment – interment of ashes in memorial garden - required at time of placement
Memorial Granite Plinth (includes standard 8 lines of silver/natural/white inscription, interment of ashes and installation of plinth)		$1,172.73	$117.27	$1,290.00
Gold Inscription on Plinth fee		$154.55	$15.45	$170.00
Additional line of inscription on plaque		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Inclusion of Emblem/Art Work on plaque		$177.27	$17.73	$195.00
Ceramic Photo Tile (oval shape 5cm x 7cm)		$236.36	$23.64	$260.00
Transfer Interment Right Fee		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Headstone Application Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Headstone Application Fee – additional inscription to existing monument/repainting of existing inscription, placing of small additional plaque on existing memorial, minor refurbishment)		$160.00	$0.00	$160.00
Headstone Application Fee – Lawn Monument (in Council "Beamed" section of cemetery). May require inspection		$300.00	$0.00	$300.00
Headstone Application Fee – Installation of Lawn Monument on piered concrete base (in monumental section of cemetery) – Requires inspection		$320.00	$0.00	$320.00
Headstone Application Fee – Installation of fully piered monument in monumental section of cemetery (foundations, piered, kerbing, headstone, slab), requires inspection		$350.00	$0.00	$350.00
Headstone Application Fee – restoration of Heritage monument (Requires Inspection/may require additional professional consultation)		$270.00	$0.00	$270.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Other Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Re-issue of Interment Right or Order for Interment		$55.00	$0.00	$55.00
Attendance Fee – Booking fee for family/witness to attend interment/placement of ashes in wall or garden (Weekdays Only)		$145.45	$14.55	$160.00
Administration Search Fee		$65.00	$0.00	$65.00
Funeral Director Levied Fee for incorrect burial		$2,327.27	$232.73	$2,560.00
Permit for Approved Exhumation – Subject to Approval by Public Health Authority and associated administration costs		Variable
Attendance Fee – Booking Fee for family/witness to make specific appointment (time/date) with contractor for interment of ashes in wall or garden location (Weekdays Only)		$327.27	$32.73	$360.00
Removal of ashes/plaque and installation of replacement plaque		$381.82	$38.18	$420.00
Transfer of Interment Right of used niche wall space back to Council		$150.00	$0.00	$150.00
Interment Right for used niche space (where ashes and plaque have been removed)		$680.00	$0.00	$680.00
Permit to Undertake work in Cemeteries		$170.00	$0.00	$170.00
Turfing of lawn grave (conditions apply) – price quoted on application based on work required		Variable
Special Requirements Administration – Please note that labour charges will be charged separately at an hourly rate. (e.g. placement of two urns in one memorial garden space)		$145.45	$14.55	$160.00
State Government Levy Perpetuity Fee (Maintenance Fee) for Interment Right Space – Plot, Garden, Niche Wall, Boulder, Wall		At cost
Introduction of new cemetery products/services (garden, wall and plot) subject to size, type of material and installation costs		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PUBLIC CEMETERIES | General | Other Fees | State Government Levy Fee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Body Interment in Plot		$156.00	$15.60	$171.60
Ash Interment in Coffin / Burial Plot / Niche Wall / Garden Space		$63.00	$6.30	$69.30

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ADMINISTRATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS | Developer Contributions | Policy & Administration

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Development Contribution Fees – Applies to development approvals		Calculation
Contribution fees are determined in accordance with Development Contribution plans, and are calculated for each development proposal. The fees are detailed in the development contributions plan and may be subject to indexation from the time the plans come into effect. Development contribution fees are subject to change through amendment to existing plans and/or the introduction of new plans.
Arrangement of Security Agreement – per application plus legal fees		$572.00	$0.00	$572.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ADMINISTRATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS | Developer Contributions | Sale of Publications

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Section 7.11 Contribution Plans - each		Electronic copies of studies, plans and reports will be provided to customers free of charge. Response times associated with servicing customer requests for studies, plans and reports will be consistent with LMCC Customer Charter. Where a customer requests a printed hardcopy of a studies, plans or reports refer to “Lake Mac Print” Fees and Charges for associated cost.
Section 7.12 Contribution Plans - each		Electronic copies of studies, plans and reports will be provided to customers free of charge. Response times associated with servicing customer requests for studies, plans and reports will be consistent with LMCC Customer Charter. Where a customer requests a printed hardcopy of a studies, plans or reports refer to “Lake Mac Print” Fees and Charges for associated cost.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Compliance Notice Fee		$845.00	$0.00	$845.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT COMPLIANCE | Swimming Pool Certificates / Inspection Fees (Swimming Pools Act 1992, Sect 22 & 30B, Swimming Pools Regulation 2008, Cl 13 & 18, Swimming Pools Regulation 2018, Cl 19)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Compliance Certificate – Swimming Pool Inspection Program – Additional Fee		$95.45	$9.55	$105.00
Additional fees charged in accordance with Swimming Pools Regulation 2008. Fee set by legislation and may be subject to change.
Certificate of Compliance – Swimming Pool Inspection Program – First Inspection		$136.36	$13.64	$150.00
Fee set by legislation and may be subject to change.
Pool CPR posters – each		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Building Certification

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
PC Appointment		Market price per application
Up to six critical stage inspections
PC Additional Inspections		Market price per application
Progress inspections
Occupation Certificate Application		Market price per application
Assessment of Occupation Certificate application, inclusive of one inspection
CDC / CC Reinspection		Market price per application
Appoint Council as Replacement Certifier (excluding Occupation Certificate) - Class 1 and Class 10 buildings		Market price per application
Appoint Council as Replacement Certifier (excluding Occupation Certificate) - Class 2-9 buildings		Market price per application
Complying Development / Construction Certificate – Pre lodgement advice		Market price per application
Construction Certificate Assessment Fee		Market price per application
Modification (Complying Development Certificate EP&A Act 1979 Cl4.30; Construction Certificate EP&A (Development certification & Fire Safety) Reg 2021, Cl 24)		Market price per application
Complying Development Certificate Assessment Fee		Market price per application
Performance Solution Assessment Fee		Market price per application
BCA consultation fee / Advisory fee (excludes certification services)		Market price per application
Compliance Certificate		Market price per application
Part 6 Compliance Certificate
Inspection for advisory services		Market price per application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | The maximum fee for development (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 2.1 & 2.2)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Advertising of any development application not being designated development or advertised development but requires advertising because of its likely adverse impact on the locality. $379.00 plus $93.00 for each advertisement in excess of one.		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | The maximum fee for development (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 2.1 & 2.2) | Note

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Up to $5,000		$146.00	$0.00	$146.00
$5,001 – $50,000, $225.00 plus $3.00 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) of the estimated cost.		Calculation
$50,001 – $250,000, $469.00 plus $3.64 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $50,000.		Calculation
$250,001 – $500,000, $1,544.00 plus $2.34 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $250,000.		Calculation
$500,001 – $1,000,000, $2,324.00 plus $1.64 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $500,000.		Calculation
$1,000,001 – $10,000,000, $3,483.00 plus $1.44 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000.		Calculation
More than $10,000,000, $21,145.00 plus $1.19 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $10,000,000.		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | The maximum fee for development (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 2.3)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Development application for development involving the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of $100,000 or less.		$605.00	$0.00	$605.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Development not involving the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work, the subdivision of land or the demolition of a building or work (including Home Industry and Home Business) - maximum fee (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 2.7)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fee		$379.00	$0.00	$379.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Subdivision of Land - Development involving the subdivision of land - maximum fees (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 2.4 & 2.5)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Involving the opening of a public road		$885.00	$0.00	$885.00
Involving the opening of a public road – each additional lot created by the subdivision		$65.00	$0.00	$65.00
Not involving the opening of a public road		$439.00	$0.00	$439.00
Not involving the opening of a public road – each additional lot created by the subdivision		$53.00	$0.00	$53.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Integrated Development or Development Requiring Concurrence - additional fee for each approval body or concurrence authority (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 3.1 & 3.2)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Administration referral fee (applies to each referral)		$186.00	$0.00	$186.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Designated Development - Additional fee (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 3.3)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Designated Development fee in addition to the maximum fee for Development.		$1,225.00	$0.00	$1,225.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Building and Construction Industry Long Service Payments (Building & Construction Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986, Building & Construction Industry Long Service Payments Regulation 2022, Part 3, 12-14)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Long Service Levy Fee		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Development requiring advertising - Public Notification Fee (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 & 3.8)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Designated Development		$2,956.00	$0.00	$2,956.00
Nominated Integrated Development, Threatened Species Development or Class 1 Aquaculture Development		$1,471.00	$0.00	$1,471.00
Development for which a community participation plan requires notice to be given (other than designated development, nominated integrated, threatened species or class 1 aquaculture development, or prohibited development)		$300.00	$0.00	$300.00
Giving of Notice for Prohibited Development		$1,471.00	$0.00	$1,471.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Development Assessment | Application for modification of Consent for Local Development - Maximum Fee (EP&A Act 1979, S4.55, S4.56; EP&A Reg 2021, Sch4, Part 4)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
S4.55(1) - Modifications to a development consent to correct minor error, misdescription or miscalculation		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
S4.55(1A) & S4.56 - Modifications involving minimal environmental impact		$858 or 50% of original fee, whichever is the lesser
S4.55(1), (1A), (2) or S4.56(1) Additional fee for modification application that is accompanied by statement of qualified designer.		$1,012.00	$0.00	$1,012.00
S4.55(2) or S4.56 - Other modifications to a development consent not of minimal environmental impact, where the original application was less than $100, or the original development application did not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of work or the demolition of a work or building.		50% of the original application fee
S4.55(2) or S4.56 - Other modifications to a development consent not of minimal environmental impact, where the original application was $100 or more, or the original development application involved the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of $100,000 or less		Calculation
• Where the application does not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work or the demolition of a work or building, 50 % of the fee for the original development application. • Where the application involves the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of construction of $100,000 or less, $252.  • All other applications, as set out in the following fees. • Plus an additional amount of not more than $886 if notice of the application is required to be given under Section 4.55(2) or S4.56.
Up to $5,000		$72.00	$0.00	$72.00
$5,001 – $250,000, $112.00 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) of the estimated cost.		Calculation
$250,001 – $500,000, $666.00 plus $0.85 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $250,000.		Calculation
$500,001 – $1,000,000, $948.00 plus $0.50 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $500,000.		Calculation
$1,000,001 – $10,000,000, $1,314.00 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000.		Calculation
More than $10,000,000, $6,310.00 plus $0.27 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $10,000,000.		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Fee for request for a review of determination - Sect 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 (EP&A Act 1979) (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 & 7.4)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Request for review of determination		Calculation
• Where the application does not involve the erection of a building, the carrying out of a work or the demolition of a work or building, 50 % of the fee for the original development application. • Where the application involves the erection of a dwelling house with an estimated cost of construction of $100,000 or less, $252. • All other applications, as set out in the following fees. • Plus an additional amount of not more than $825 if notice of the application is required to be given under Section 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5.
Up to $5,000		$72.00	$0.00	$72.00
$5,001 – $250,000, $113.00 plus $1.50 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) of the estimated cost.		Calculation
$250,001 – $500,000, $666.00 plus $0.85 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $250,000.		Calculation
$500,001 – $1,000,000, $948.00 plus $0.50 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $500,000.		Calculation
$1,000,001 – $10,000,000, $1,314.00 plus $0.40 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $1,000,000.		Calculation
More than $10,000,000, $6,310.00 plus $0.27 for each $1,000 (or part of $1,000) by which the estimated cost exceeds $10,000,000.		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Fee for review of decision to reject a development application (EP&A Reg 2021 Sch 4, Item 7.4)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
If the estimated cost of development is less than $100,000		$72.00	$0.00	$72.00
If the estimated cost of development is $100,000 or more and less than or equal to $1,000,000		$199.00	$0.00	$199.00
If the estimated cost of development is more than $1,000,000		$332.00	$0.00	$332.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Review where modification application refused or conditions imposed - Sect 8.9 (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 7.5)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
50% of the original DA fee		50% of fee

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Withdrawn applications - part refund of Application Fee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Written notice for withdrawal of application received after final assessment completed, and prior to determination.		No refund
Written notice for withdrawal of application received after first detailed request for information issued by assessing officer.		40% of refund of fee
Written notice for withdrawal of application received before first detailed request for information issued by assessing officer.		60% refund of fee
Written notice for withdrawal of application received before start of assessment.		80% refund of fee

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Pre-lodgement Consultation Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Residential dwelling DA - prelodgement site meeting and written advice		$728.18	$72.82	$801.00
Written Planning Advice - includes request for written advice on existing use rights, existing holdings, physical commencement, and the like.		$324.55	$32.45	$357.00
General Planning Advice		$336.36	$33.64	$370.00
Minimum period of one hour for meeting. Additional time charged in half hour increments.
Detailed Planning Advice		$728.18	$72.82	$801.00
Minimum period of one hour. Additional time charged in half hour increments.
Cancellation fee – 50% of consultation fee if cancellation occurs within 3 days of meeting.		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Residential Apartment Development (additional maximum fee) (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 3.4 & 4.8)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Design Review Panel Meeting Fee – Prior to Development Application Lodgement		$3,995.00	$0.00	$3,995.00
Per meeting
Design Review Panel Meeting Fee – Post Development Application Lodgement		$3,995.00	$0.00	$3,995.00
Per application
Design Review Panel Meeting Fee – Post 4.55 or 4.56 Modification Application Lodgement		$3,995.00	$0.00	$3,995.00
Per application
Cancellation fee - 25% of fee if cancellation occurs more than 10 days prior to meeting		Calculation
Cancellation fee - 50% of fee if cancellation occurs between 5-10 days prior to meeting		Calculation
Cancellation fee - 75% of fee if cancellation occurs within 4 days prior to meeting		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Copies of Plans and Documentation

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Archival fee		$100.00	$0.00	$100.00
Statistical Request – Processing charge per 30 minutes		$109.00	$0.00	$109.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Examination of engineering design plans

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Amendment/Re-Issue of Subdivision (and other civil) Works		50% of original fee
Amendments/Re-issue of Compliance Certificate		50% of original fee
Recheck of engineering plans		Market price per application
Subdivision (and other civil) Works - Roads and Drainage Full and Part Road Construction		Market price per application
Drainage – Major flood studies		Market price per application
Drainage – Major flood studies – Major detention basins		Market price per application
Drainage – Major flood studies – Major nutrient ponds		Market price per application
Major Detention Basin		Market price per application
Major Nutrient Pond		Market price per application
Miscellaneous Works		Maximum fee of 2% of estimated cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Examination of engineering design plans and supervision of construction : Compliance Certificate

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Compliance Certificate – Roads, drainage and other civil works construction		Market price per application
Major Detention Basin		Market price per application
Major Nutrient Pond		Market price per application
Miscellaneous Works		Maximum fee of 2% of estimated cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Bonding of Outstanding Works

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Arrangement of Security Agreement – per application, plus legal fees		$793.00	$0.00	$793.00
Planting trees in subdivision – Bond per tree		$604.00	$0.00	$604.00
Minimum charge 10 trees.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Subdivision Certificate Assessment

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Subdivision Certificate – Maximum Fee Per lot		$179.00	$0.00	$179.00
Minimum three lots

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Certificate under Sec 88G Conveyancing Act 1919 (and Section 29 Conveyancing Regulation)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Issue of a Section 88G Certificate, including inspection		$44.00	$0.00	$44.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Approval for Works and Erection of Structures in, on or over a Public Road (Sect 138 Roads Act 1993)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Consent approval for works and erection of structures in, on or over a Public Road – Minimum fee		$562.00	$0.00	$562.00
Consent approval for works and erection of structures in, on or over a Public Road – Major Works		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Subdivision (and other civil) Works | Review of Sec 88B and 88E Conveyancing Act 1919 - Easements and Regulation of use of Land

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Review of creation and release of easements, profits a prendre and restrictions on use of land by plans and/or Regulation of use of land not held by a prescribed authority		$682.00	$0.00	$682.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Local Government Act Approvals & Inspections | Amusement Device Inspection (Local Government Act 1993, S 68)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
After Hours Assessment/Site Inspection (e.g. weekend)		$600.00	$0.00	$600.00
Assessment/Site Inspection Fee		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00
Categories - Small for use of children under 12 - exempt. Inflatables for under 14 Years - exempt.
Verification of certificate to operate each device (after payment of site inspection fee)		$210.00	$0.00	$210.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Temporary Entertainment Venue / Circus (Local Government Act 1993, S 68)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
After hours Assessment/Site Inspection Fee (e.g. weekend)		$600.00	$0.00	$600.00
Assessment/Site Inspection Fee		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Boarding House Inspection (Local Government Act 1993, S 68)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Assessment/Site Inspection Fee		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00
Reinspection Fee		$260.00	$0.00	$260.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Caravan Park, Camping Ground, Manufactured Home Estates (Local Government Act, S68) | Notification of Completion

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Notification of Completion (including 1 inspection), per dwelling		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Caravan Park, Camping Ground, Manufactured Home Estates (Local Government Act, S68) | Initial Approval, Renewal/ Continuation of Approval (5 year renewal) and Annual Inspection

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Reinspection fee, per callout		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00
Inspection Fee (minimum fee) – 17 sites or less		$615.00	$0.00	$615.00
Inspection Fee (each additional site) for more than 17 sites, plus minimum fee		$5.00	$0.00	$5.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Caravan Park, Camping Ground, Manufactured Home Estates (Local Government Act, S68) | Objections to application of regulations and local policies (Local Government Act 1993, S 82)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Section 82 Objection		$555.00	$0.00	$555.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Install Manufactured Homes, Moveable Dwellings and Caravans on Land (Local Government Act 1993, S 68)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Application for Approval, per site		$935.00	$0.00	$935.00
Application for approval, per site on flood liable land		$1,305.00	$0.00	$1,305.00
Application for approval of structures associated with manufactured or relocatable home including carport, awning, patio cover, rigid annex		$270.00	$0.00	$270.00
Inspection fee, per dwelling (up to 3 inspections)		$900.00	$0.00	$900.00
Reinspection Fee (per inspection)		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00
Certificate of Completion for a manufactured home and associated structures (Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021, Cl 69)		$240.00	$0.00	$240.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Occupation of Caravan on Building site (Local Government Act 1993, S 68)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Application and assessment for placement of movable dwelling/caravan on land		$385.00	$0.00	$385.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Strata Subdivision (EP&A Reg 2021, Sch 4, Item 2.6)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Strata Subdivision		$439.00	$0.00	$439.00
Strata Subdivision – each additional lot created by the subdivision		$65.00	$0.00	$65.00
Strata Subdivision by Complying Development Certificate		Market price per certificate
Strata Certificate minimum base fee		Market price per certificate
Strata Certificate fee – per lot		Market price per certificate
Re-endorsement of Strata Certificate		Market price per certificate
Termination of Strata		Market price per application
Resigning of Incorrect Strata		Market price per application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Annual Fire Safety Statements - EP&A (DC and FS) Reg 2021 Cl.89

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fire Safety Certification Audit Fee – LG Act Section 608 (2) charged per hour or any part thereof		$172.73	$17.27	$190.00
Annual Fire Safety Statement Registration Fee		$177.27	$17.73	$195.00
Inspection Fee – Requested Fire Safety Audit (charged per hour or any part thereof)		$172.73	$17.27	$190.00
Per hour
Referral of certain plans and specifications to Fire and Rescue NSW, which provide for relevant building work as per EP & A (DC and FS) Reg 2021 Cl26		$347.00	$0.00	$347.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Certification

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Bushfire Attack Level Certification in connection with the application of development standards of General and Rural Housing Codes of SEPP (Exempt and Complying Codes) 2008 – market price		Market price per certificate

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Chemical Closet - Building Site

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Building Site Chemical Closet Fee		$110.00	$0.00	$110.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Application for a Building Information Certificate (EP&A Act 1979 Div 6.7) (Local Government Act 1993 Cl 608) | Class 1 building (together with any Class 10 buildings on the site) or a Class 10 building:

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
For each dwelling contained in the building or any other building on the allotment, plus NSW Planning Portal integration service fee		$270.00	$0.00	$270.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Application for a Building Information Certificate (EP&A Act 1979 Div 6.7) (Local Government Act 1993 Cl 608) | In the case of any other class of building:

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Not exceeding 200 square metres floor area of building or part, plus archival fee		$270.00	$0.00	$270.00
Exceeding 200 square metres but not exceeding 2000 square metres fee is $270 plus $0.50 per square metre over 200, plus archival fee		Per square metre over 200
Exceeding 2000 square metres floor area fee is $1,170 plus 7.5 cents per square metre over 2000, plus archival fee		Per square metre over 2000

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Application for a Building Information Certificate (EP&A Act 1979 Div 6.7) (Local Government Act 1993 Cl 608) | Additional Inspection Fee:

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Where it is reasonably necessary to carry out more than one inspection of the building before issuing a building information certificate.		$95.00	$0.00	$95.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Application for a Building Information Certificate (EP&A Act 1979 Div 6.7) (Local Government Act 1993 Cl 608) | Unauthorised works:

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Additional Building Information Certificate fee (unauthorised works and or compliance)		Calculation
Fee calculation based on equivalent applicable development consent, complying development consent, construction certificate, or other relevant application.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Swimming Pool Certificates / Inspection Fees (Swimming Pools Act 1992, Sect 22 & 30B, Swimming Pools Regulation 2018, Cl 13)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Application for Swimming Pool Fencing Exemption		$250.00	$0.00	$250.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Plumbing and Drainage (Plumbing and Drainage Regulation 2017 Part 3 Cl 13)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Item 1 Inspection of plumbing and drainage work. Includes up to 2 inspections		$210.00	$0.00	$210.00
Item 2 Inspection of plumbing and drainage work involving alternative recycled installations. Includes up to 4 inspections.		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00
Item 3 Additional inspection of plumbing and drainage work covered by Items 1 and 2. Per inspection.		$115.00	$0.00	$115.00
Item 4 Initial inspection by regulator of plumbing and drainage work involving alternative solution		$260.00	$0.00	$260.00
Item 5 Additional inspection by regulator of plumbing and drainage work involving alternative solution		$115.00	$0.00	$115.00
Item 6 Additional fee for after-hours inspection of plumbing and drainage work (on weekends, public holidays and week days before 8 am or after 4 pm)		$885.00	$0.00	$885.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | Specialist Technical Staff

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Specialist Technical Staff		Market price per hour

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION | NSW Planning Portal integration service fee

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
NSW Planning Portal integration service fee - for development applications		$55.00	$0.00	$55.00
Applies to Development Applications for the service fee integrating the NSW planning portal with Council's system.
NSW Planning Portal integration service fee		$45.00	$0.00	$45.00
Applies to all applications excluding development applications and privately certified applications for the service fee integrating the NSW planning portal with Council's system.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | INTEGRATED PLANNING ADMINISTRATION | LEP Amendments (Rezoning and Reclassifications) and Area Plans

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
LEP Amendment/Planning Proposal - Pre-lodgement and Scoping		$16,302.00	$0.00	$16,302.00
Phase 1 (lodgement, assessment to gateway determination) - Basic type LEP amendment/Planning Proposal		$32,603.00	$0.00	$32,603.00
Phase 1 (lodgement, assessment to gateway determination) - Standard type LEP amendment/Planning Proposal		$43,470.00	$0.00	$43,470.00
Phase 1 (lodgement, assessment to gateway determination) - Complex type LEP amendment/Planning Proposal		$86,940.00	$0.00	$86,940.00
Phase 2 (post gateway determination to finalisation) - Basic type LEP amendment/Planning Proposal		$21,735.00	$0.00	$21,735.00
Phase 2 (post gateway determination to finalisation) - Standard type LEP amendment/Planning Proposal		$38,037.00	$0.00	$38,037.00
Phase 2 (post gateway determination to finalisation) - Complex type LEP amendment/Planning Proposal		$65,205.00	$0.00	$65,205.00
DCP Phase 1 – Preparation of draft Area Plan, report to Council		$6,334.00	$0.00	$6,334.00
DCP Phase 2 – Exhibition and report to Council		$6,334.00	$0.00	$6,334.00
DCP Phase 2 - Exhibition and report to Council PLUS 'do and charge' for costs in excess of scheduled fee.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | INTEGRATED PLANNING ADMINISTRATION | LEP Amendments (Rezoning and Reclassifications) and Area Plans | LEP Amendments (Rezoning and Reclassifications) and Area Plans - Planning Proposals lodged before 1 July 2023

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Advertising		$2,196.00	$0.00	$2,196.00
Manager Integrated Planning		$361.00	$0.00	$361.00
Assessing Planner		$202.00	$0.00	$202.00
Planning Technician (GIS)		$188.00	$0.00	$188.00
Business Support and Administration		$126.00	$0.00	$126.00
Other Professional Staff		$234.00	$0.00	$234.00
Coordinator		$289.00	$0.00	$289.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | INTEGRATED PLANNING ADMINISTRATION | Sale of Publications

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Studies, plans and reports		Electronic copies of studies, plans and reports will be provided to customers free of charge. Response times associated with responding to customer requests for studies, plans and reports will be consistent with LMCC Customer Charter (within 10 days). Where a customer requests a printed hardcopy of a studies, plans or reports refer to “Lake Mac Print” Fees and Charges for associated cost.
Electronic copies of studies, plans and reports will be provided to customers free of charge. Response times associated with servicing customer requests for studies, plans and reports will be consistent with LMCC Customer Charter (within 10 days). Where a customer requests a printed hardcopy of a studies, plans or reports refer to “Lake Mac Print” Fees and Charges for associated cost.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | INTEGRATED PLANNING ADMINISTRATION | Other

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fees and Agreements to undertake Strategic Studies or Planning Proposals lodged prior to 1 July 2023		As per agreement
Enter into agreements with landowners or proponents to fund the studies needed to prepare strategic plans or pay fees associated with Planning Proposals lodged prior to 1 July 2023.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Asset Management Administration | Access to Property Installation

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
This relates to the installation of accesses to private property including gutter crossings, driveways and piped accesses		Contractor's prices + 10%

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Asset Management Administration | Kerb and Channel Contribution

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial properties		$158.00	$0.00	$158.00
Industrial properties		$158.00	$0.00	$158.00
Residential properties		$133.00	$0.00	$133.00
Rural properties		$133.00	$0.00	$133.00
School frontages		$154.00	$0.00	$154.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Asset Management Administration | Restoration of Roads, footways and Associated Access and Drainage Structures - additional fees for traffic control may be required at specific sites

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Plain Concrete residential type driveway restoration - charge per M2 or part thereof, for restoration of up to 20M2, with minimum charge of 1M2 (full slab replacement)		$1,202.00	$0.00	$1,202.00
Plain Concrete industrial type driveway restoration - charge per M2 or part thereof, for restoration of up to 20M2, with minimum charge of 1M2 (full slab replacement)		$1,384.00	$0.00	$1,384.00
Driveway Crossing Application		$149.00	$0.00	$149.00
Bitumen sealed roads or streets – residential or local roads or classified roads – charge per M2 or part thereof for restoration of up to 20M2, with a minimum charge of 1M2		$611.00	$0.00	$611.00
Bitumen sealed roads or streets – Main Roads – charge per M2 or part thereof for restoration of up to 20M2, with a minimum charge of 1M2		$846.00	$0.00	$846.00
Bitumen sealed footway paving restoration – charge per M2 or part thereof for restoration of up to 20M2, with minimum charge of 1M2		$469.00	$0.00	$469.00
Concrete kerb and gutter restoration – charge per lineal metre or part thereof, for restoration of up to 20 lineal metres, with minimum charge of 1 lineal metre		$1,428.00	$0.00	$1,428.00
Concrete footway restoration – charge per M2 or part thereof, for restoration of up to 20M2, with minimum charge of 1M2 (full slab replacement)		$954.00	$0.00	$954.00
Concrete footway restoration – on Main Road - charge per M2 or part thereof, for restoration of up to 20M2, with minimum charge of 1M2 (full slab replacement)		$2,364.00	$0.00	$2,364.00
Footway paved with pavers charge per M2 for restoration of up to 20M2, minimum charge 1M2		$920.00	$0.00	$920.00
Unpaved footways restoration per M2, for restoration of up to 25M2, minimum charge 1M2		$272.00	$0.00	$272.00
Larger restorations or restorations involving multiple asset types		Price on request

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Asset Management Administration | Section 611 Charges

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Annual charge for utility installations upon, over or under public places within the City of Lake Macquarie		Calculation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Asset Management Administration | Works within Public Spaces

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Public Works Certificate, not associated with a Development Application		Fees on application. Minimum fee $1290.
Road Opening Permit to open a road, footway or driveway for utility access, or other works (additional Restoration or Inspection Fees also apply)		$125.00	$0.00	$125.00
Additional fees apply for the assessment of medium and high risk temporary traffic management associated with the application. Additional restoration and inspection fees also apply.
Inspection Fee for works under section 138 Roads Act 1993 on Council land/within road reserve (will be applied for each required inspection)		$236.00	$0.00	$236.00
Additional Charges per hour or part hour for assessment, inspection and supervision in excess of 2 hours		$125.00	$0.00	$125.00
Failure to Lodge application – payable by contractor or utility provider where work has been commenced without Council approval (in addition to standard fees)		$577.00	$0.00	$577.00
Application fee for temporary occupation of footways, roadways or public reserves, Type A or Type B or Type C hoardings within the road reserve		$144.00	$0.00	$144.00
Additional fees apply for the assessment of medium and high risk temporary traffic management associated with the application.
Inspection fee for the occupation of footpath, the erection of Type A or B hoardings or security fences on footways, roadways or within road reserve reserves - Base Fee		$196.00	$0.00	$196.00
Monthly fee for the occupation of footpath, erection of Type A hoardings or security fences on footways, roadways or public reserves – Charge per lineal metre (note Base Fee will also apply) (charge pro rata)		$27.00	$0.00	$27.00
Monthly fee for the erection of Type B hoardings or security fences on footways, roadways or public reserves – Charge per lineal metre (note Base Fee will also apply) (charge pro rata)		$61.00	$0.00	$61.00
Inspection fee for the occupation of footpath, the erection of Type C hoardings on footways, roadways or within road reserve reserves - Base Fee		$317.00	$0.00	$317.00
Monthly fee for the erection of Type C hoardings on footways, roadways or public reserves – Charge per lineal metre (note Base Fee will also apply) (charge pro rata)		$77.00	$0.00	$77.00
Application fee for skip bin placement (bulk container placement) by approved contractor on Council roads or reserves (maximum 30 days)		$97.00	$0.00	$97.00
Impounding of unapproved or non-complying skip bin (costs up to)		$1,733.00	$0.00	$1,733.00
Registration and permit fee for the placement of storage containers on Council roads or reserves (maximum 30 days)		$141.00	$0.00	$141.00
Permit to install Ground Anchors – Administration and assessment fee		$637.00	$0.00	$637.00
Fee to install ground anchor – per anchor		$2,111.00	$0.00	$2,111.00
Installation of ground anchors – exceeding 10 anchors at one site		Price on application
Utility Works Certificate		Price on application minimum $581
Application fee for placement of crane / scissor lift on footpath		$126.00	$0.00	$126.00
Inspection fee charged where occupation exceeds 2 days.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Asset Management Administration | Stormwater Management Services Charge

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Stormwater Management Services Charge - Residential - Non Strata		$25.00	$0.00	$25.00
Stormwater management services charge for eligible non strata residential properties. A flat fee per eligible urban residential block. The Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 stipulates a maximum of $25.
Stormwater Management Services Charge - Residential - Strata		$12.50	$0.00	$12.50
Stormwater management services charge for eligible strata residential properties. A flat fee per eligible urban residential strata unit charged at 50% of the residential non strata charge. The Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 stipulates a maximum of $12.50 per residential strata unit.
Stormwater Management Services Charge - Business - Non Strata		Calculation
The stormwater management services charge for eligible business non strata properties is calculated based on the total area of business land.  Business properties are charged $25 for each 350sqm, or part thereof, for business land (as allowed under Local Government (General) Regulations 2021) up to a maximum of $5000.
Stormwater Management Services Charge - Business - Strata		Calculation
The stormwater management services charge for eligible business strata properties is calculated based on the total area of business land. Business properties are charged $25 for each 350sqm of business land (as allowed under Local Government (General) Regulations 2021) up to a maximum of $5000. The charge is then divided between the individual strata owners based on unit entitlements, and rounded down to the nearest multiple of $12.50. There is a $5 minimum charge per strata unit. If a business strata property is part of a mixed use development with mostly residential use, the residential strata charge will apply.
Stormwater Management Services Charge - Residential - Multi Occupancy		$25.00	$0.00	$25.00
Stormwater management services charge for eligible multi occupancy residential properties. A flat fee per eligible urban residential block. The Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 stipulates a maximum of $25.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Traffic & Transportation

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Work Zone per zone		$1,421.00	$0.00	$1,421.00
Request new speed and volume count		$1,008.18	$100.82	$1,109.00
Includes pdf summary of speed and volume report.
Provide pdf summary of existing speed and volume report		$70.91	$7.09	$78.00
Provide pdf summary of existing speed and volume report to government organisations		No Charge
Provide additional analysis / reporting from existing speed and volume count		$70.91	$7.09	$78.00
Fee charged per analysis.
Copy of speed and volume count		$1,150.91	$115.09	$1,266.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Traffic & Transportation | Street & Directional Signs

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
150/1000 mm on existing pole		Price on application
150/1000 mm on new pole		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Traffic & Transportation | Miscellaneous Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Assessment of Permanent Restricted Access Vehicle Route		$976.00	$0.00	$976.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Traffic & Transportation | Temporary Traffic Management

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Bonds – $350.00 to $3,000.00 may be charged at the discretion of the Transportation Assessing Officer depending on the size and traffic impacts of the event		Variable bond
Bond imposed in respect of non-conformance of traffic control signage as approved in the traffic control plan for the event.
Temporary Traffic Management Application		$55.00	$0.00	$55.00
Fee for initial processing of all temporary traffic management applications. This fee includes assessment fee for applications deemed low risk.
Assessment of Medium Risk Temporary Traffic Management Applications		$203.00	$0.00	$203.00
Fee charged for medium risk temporary traffic management in addition to the Temporary Traffic Management Application Fee.
Assessment of High Risk Temporary Traffic Management Applications		$606.00	$0.00	$606.00
Fee charged for high risk temporary traffic management in addition to the Temporary Traffic Management Application Fee.
Site Inspection of planned or approved traffic control measures associated with temporary traffic management applications – flat fee for first 4 hours outside business hours		$645.00	$0.00	$645.00
Site Inspection of planned or approved traffic control measures associated with temporary traffic management applications – hourly rate after first 4 hours outside business hours		$162.00	$0.00	$162.00
Site Inspection of planned or approved traffic control measures associated with temporary traffic management applications – hourly rate during business hours		$81.00	$0.00	$81.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Environmental Systems | Trees on Council Land

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Public land tree removal compensatory fee – dependent on multiple factors such as size, species, age etc		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION | Street Lighting Modification

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Installation of glare shield on existing street light		$567.00	$0.00	$567.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LANDCARE | Landcare & Sustainable Living Centre - umali barai-ku (LSLC)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Corporate Rate - Landcare Community Room Hire - weekend - per hour		$88.18	$8.82	$97.00
Community and Not-For Profit Rate - Landcare Community Room Hire - weekend - per hour		$47.27	$4.73	$52.00
Special Rate - Lake Macquarie Landcare Volunteer Network - week day - per hour		$11.82	$1.18	$13.00
Corporate Rate - Landcare Community Room Hire - week day - per hour		$63.64	$6.36	$70.00
Community and Not-For Profit Rate - Landcare Community Room Hire - week day- per hour		$36.36	$3.64	$40.00
Special Rate - Lake Macquarie Landcare Volunteer Network - weekend - per hour		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Special Rate - Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance - week day - per hour		$11.82	$1.18	$13.00
Special Rate - Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance - weekend - per hour		$14.55	$1.45	$16.00
Community Room - Bond		$541.00	$0.00	$541.00
Bond applies for all bookings - refundable on inspection of facility. Chargeable for damage incurred to room.
Swipe Card Deposit/Replacement Pass		$65.45	$6.55	$72.00
Refunded with the return of the key and a copy of the receipt
Cleaning Fee - per hour		$112.73	$11.27	$124.00
Per hour. Applied if rooms not left in a satisfactory state of cleanliness
Native Plant and plant product sales – price quoted on application subject to availability, species, size		Price on application
Community and Not-For-Profit Rate - Kitchen Fee - Set Fee with Room Hire		$21.82	$2.18	$24.00
Fee for use of Community Centre Kitchen by Community and Not-For-Profit groups - Includes tea, coffee and milk and use of BBQ area.  Hirers have use of the kitchen space, equipment, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils as well as tea and coffee making supplies including biscuits.
Corporate Rate - Kitchen Fee - Set Fee with Room Hire		$46.36	$4.64	$51.00
Fee for use of Community Centre Kitchen by businesses, government organisations, schools, or other organisations that are funded for facility hire or derive an income from the activities - Includes tea, coffee and milk and use of BBQ area.  Hirers have use of the kitchen space, equipment, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils as well as tea and coffee making supplies including biscuits.
Special Rate - Kitchen Fee - Set Fee with Room Hire		$8.18	$0.82	$9.00
The Special Rate is applicable to the Lake Macquarie Volunteer Landcare Network and the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhoods Alliance programs.  For shorter hires (1 hour or less) these groups can access the kitchen without charge. Hirers have use of the kitchen space, equipment, cutlery, crockery, and cooking utensils as well as tea and coffee making supplies including biscuits.
Function Fee		$182.73	$18.27	$201.00
This fee is for casual hirers who have been approved to serve alcohol at a hire events. This fee will only apply where permission is given for the service of alcohol at an event. It cannot be automatically assumed that all hires will be able to receive this permission. Where an event clearly aligns with the intentions of the L&SLC, and the hirer demonstrates why the provision of alcohol as a part of that function is suitable, special permission can be provided for events. In this instance, the event will attract the ‘Function Fee’ in addition to any other hire fees and charges.
Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre Incursion Fee		$83.64	$8.36	$92.00
This fee allows for staff to provide a 1-hour tour and talk to groups of 10 - 30 people within the centre. Groups are provided with a staff guided walk around the facility highlighting key sustainability features, a talk on Landcare and volunteering in Lake Macquarie, a standing tour of the native plant nursery, a talk with the Lake Macquarie Volunteer Landcare Network or the Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance (if available) and basic refreshments.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION | Contractual Work | Fees for Contractual Work (per hour)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Group Leader Engineering		$286.36	$28.64	$315.00
Team Leader Hydrology and Environment		$248.18	$24.82	$273.00
Engineer		$205.45	$20.55	$226.00
Lead Engineering Designer		$186.36	$18.64	$205.00
Engineering Designer		$177.27	$17.73	$195.00
Geotechnical Senior Laboratory Technician		$167.27	$16.73	$184.00
Geotechnical Laboratory Technician		$139.09	$13.91	$153.00
Registered Surveyor		$286.36	$28.64	$315.00
Senior Engineering Surveyor		$196.36	$19.64	$216.00
Engineering Surveyor		$181.82	$18.18	$200.00
Survey Technician		$148.18	$14.82	$163.00
Survey Assistant		$110.00	$11.00	$121.00
Surveyor + Assistant Overtime (Per hour first 2 hours)		$458.18	$45.82	$504.00
Surveyor + Assistant Overtime (Per hour after first 2 hours)		$572.73	$57.27	$630.00
Group Leader Public Domain Design		$248.18	$24.82	$273.00
Landscape Architect		$186.36	$18.64	$205.00
Building Designer		$186.36	$18.64	$205.00
Group Leader Project Delivery		$258.18	$25.82	$284.00
Program Manager		$224.55	$22.45	$247.00
Project Officer		$186.36	$18.64	$205.00
Project Administration Officer		$162.73	$16.27	$179.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION | Geotechnical Testing | Fees for Tests (Standard) - per test

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Site Establishment		$110.00	$11.00	$121.00
T120/180 Moisture content		$43.64	$4.36	$48.00
AS1289.3.1.2 Plasticity Index (One Pt method)		$162.73	$16.27	$179.00
AS1289.3.1.1, AS1289.3.2.1, AS1289.3.3.1, T108, T109 Plasticity index (Four Pt method)		$196.36	$19.64	$216.00
AS1289.3.4.1, T113 Linear shrinkage		$134.55	$13.45	$148.00
T102 Pre-treatment of samples of road materials		$210.00	$21.00	$231.00
T106 Coarse Grading		$162.73	$16.27	$179.00
T107 Fine Grading		$172.73	$17.27	$190.00
AS1289.3.6.1 Coarse/fine grading		$248.18	$24.82	$273.00
AS1141.11, T201 Coarse/fine grading (aggregate)		$248.18	$24.82	$273.00
T203 % Passing 75 Micron (RMS)		$90.91	$9.09	$100.00
T235 or T275 or AS1141.2.0 (ALD)		$120.00	$12.00	$132.00
AS1289.3.8.1 Emerson Crumb Dispersion		$95.45	$9.55	$105.00
AS1289.5.1.1, T111 Laboratory standard compaction		$148.18	$14.82	$163.00
AS1289.5.2.1, T112 Laboratory modified compaction		$167.27	$16.73	$184.00
T130 Laboratory standard compaction – stabilised		$129.09	$12.91	$142.00
T130 Laboratory modified compaction – stabilised		$139.09	$13.91	$153.00
T116 Unconfined compressive strength		$171.82	$17.18	$189.00
T131 Unconfined compressive strength (with additive)		$190.91	$19.09	$210.00
AS1289.6.1.1 T117, California bearing ratio and compaction		$406.36	$40.64	$447.00
T132 California bearing ratio and compaction with additive		$305.45	$30.55	$336.00
AS 1289.5.3.1 T164 Max dry density test of cohesionless materials		$220.00	$22.00	$242.00
AS1289.5.7.1, T162 Rapid Hilf test		$139.09	$13.91	$153.00
AS1289.5.8.1, T173 Insitu nuclear densometer density test (No compaction)		$67.27	$6.73	$74.00
AS1289.6.3.2, T161 Penetrometers – Dynamic Cone (Each/metre)		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
AS1289.6.3.3 Penetrometers – Perth sand (Each/metre)		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
T160 Benkelman Beam Testing (not including traffic control)		$358.18	$35.82	$394.00
T160 Benkelman Beam Testing night work (not including traffic control per hour, min 38hr week)		$434.55	$43.45	$478.00
Benkelman Beam (truck & driver only) – per hour		$262.73	$26.27	$289.00
Benkelman Beam (truck & driver only) night work – (per hour, min 38hr week)		$320.00	$32.00	$352.00
Backhoe (Technician & Assistant) – per hour		$491.82	$49.18	$541.00
Night work surcharge less than 38hr week – (per hour per person)		$105.45	$10.55	$116.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION | Consulting Survey Services | Flood Certificate or Flooding / Tidal Inundation Certificate

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Where applicant supplies survey plan/s showing site levels & building floor heights on AHD by registered Surveyor		$171.00	$0.00	$171.00
Where Council supplies survey plan/s showing site levels & building floor heights on AHD		$672.00	$0.00	$672.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION | Project Management Services | Works Within Public Spaces

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Inspection Fee for works on Roads/Footpaths where Hunter Water Corporation carries out non-planned restorations works (2 inspections)		$405.00	$0.00	$405.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Miscellaneous Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Kiosk – taxable		Market Price
Merchandising – taxable		Market Price
Merchandising – non-taxable		Market Price
Program activities – taxable		Market price
Program activities – non-taxable		Market price
Pool party packages – market price		Market price
Pool party catering packages per person minimum ten (10) – (optional)		Market Price
Lost Card Fee		$5.36	$0.54	$5.90

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Entry Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Adults (18 years and over)		$6.18	$0.62	$6.80
Child under 5 years		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Pensioner / Concession (children 5-17 years and Pensioner/Concession cardholders)		$3.91	$0.39	$4.30
Spectator		$2.91	$0.29	$3.20
Program Spectator		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Family		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00
Bulk entry		$3.91	$0.39	$4.30
Corporate Fitness		$3.91	$0.39	$4.30
Aquatic Challenger – public session – per person		$5.73	$0.57	$6.30
Aquatic Challenger – public session – family		$11.82	$1.18	$13.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Multi Visit Entry Passes

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
10 visit Adult entry pass		$56.36	$5.64	$62.00
10 visit Pensioner / Concession entry pass		$35.45	$3.55	$39.00
10 visit Family entry pass		$142.73	$14.27	$157.00
50 visit Adult entry pass		$200.91	$20.09	$221.00
50 visit Pensioner / Concession entry pass		$127.27	$12.73	$140.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Program Fees - Learn to Swim

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Learn to Swim – 1 lesson per week – all levels/classes – rate per lesson – paid in term blocks		$17.00	$0.00	$17.00
Learn to Swim – 2 or more lessons per week (same person) – all levels/classes – rate per lesson – paid in term blocks		$15.00	$0.00	$15.00
Learn to Swim – private lesson – 15 mins – rate per lesson		$28.00	$0.00	$28.00
Learn to Swim – private lesson – 30 mins – rate per lesson		$46.00	$0.00	$46.00
Learn to Swim – intensive (school holiday) 5 or 10 day program – 30 min class – rate per lesson – paid in 5 or 10 day block		$15.00	$0.00	$15.00
Learn to Swim – intensive school program – 30 min class – rate per lesson – paid in blocks		$7.50	$0.00	$7.50
Learn to Swim – corporate fitness – rate per lesson (Corporate fitness membership entry also applies)		$12.70	$0.00	$12.70

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Program Fees - Squad Coaching

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Squads – 20 visit pass		$194.55	$19.45	$214.00
Squads – 50 visit pass		$389.09	$38.91	$428.00
Squads - Corporate Fitness – 20 visit pass		$116.36	$11.64	$128.00
Squads - Corporate Fitness – 50 visit pass		$193.64	$19.36	$213.00
Squads – casual session		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Program Fees - Fitness Programs

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Fitness – Adult – per session		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Fitness – Pensioner / Concession – per session		$10.00	$1.00	$11.00
Fitness – corporate fitness – per session (Corporate fitness membership entry also applies)		$8.82	$0.88	$9.70
Fitness – Adult – 10 visits		$114.55	$11.45	$126.00
Fitness – Adult – 50 visits		$413.64	$41.36	$455.00
Fitness – Pensioner / Concession – 10 visit pass		$90.00	$9.00	$99.00
Fitness – Pensioner / Concession – 50 visit pass		$325.45	$32.55	$358.00
Fitness – Corporate Fitness – 10 visits (Corporate fitness membership entry also applies)		$88.18	$8.82	$97.00
School sports aquatic programs		Market price
School holiday aquatic programs		Market price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | SWIM CENTRES | Conditions | Fees | Hire Fees

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Lane/Pool hire – During Hours – per additional staff member – rate per hour		$62.73	$6.27	$69.00
Lane hire – 25m pool – per lane per 30 mins		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Includes entry for (one) person responsible for the booking for the duration of the hire.
Lane hire – 50m pool – per lane per 30 mins		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00
Includes entry for (one) person responsible for the booking for the duration of the hire.
Pool/Venue After Hours Hire		Variable
Pool hire during hours – school carnivals (applicable entry fees apply e.g. bulk entry)		Variable
Room hire – Swimming Club		No charge
Room hire – per hour		$43.64	$4.36	$48.00
Room hire – per subsequent 30 minute increments		$21.82	$2.18	$24.00
Commercial group fitness program – outdoor grounds hire - per hour		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
Maximum of 20 participants per booking.
Aquatic Challenger hire – per hour		$194.55	$19.45	$214.00
Aquatic Challenger hire – per subsequent 30 minute intervals		$97.27	$9.73	$107.00
Aquatic Challenger - parties - per additional person (above included 10 for parties)		$10.00	$1.00	$11.00
Booking deposits – centre/pool hire and/or aquatic challenger hire bookings		$59.09	$5.91	$65.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Library - General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Masterclass Creative Industries Professional Development		Variable: Price on application
Launchpad curator's fee		$60.00	$6.00	$66.00
For a professional exhibition installer hourly rate to install
Inter-library loans: base interlending charge		$33.60	$3.36	$36.96
Base interlending charge to other libraries, per item. Reciprocal arrangement exemption available for NSW public libraries and other institutions who do not charge ILL fees.
Creative Cart Incursion - school or community group		$150.00	$15.00	$165.00
Educational activity  1 hour minimum. 2 hours maximum Standard Activity designed for schools and preschool
Inter-library loans: base copying charge - per additional 25 pages		$5.10	$0.51	$5.61
Inter-library loans: base copying charge - first 25 pages		$21.80	$2.18	$23.98
Creative Cart Experience		Variable: Price on application
Customised Creative Cart hire and activity to suit commercial clients' requirements
Consignment fee (books)		15% of recommended retail price
Sale of Artworks		25% of recommended retail price
Inter-library loans – special needs patrons – no charges except those levied by the lending body		Variable - dependant on charges levied by lending body
Inter-library loans plus any additional costs which have been passed onto Council		$12.73	$1.27	$14.00
Book sale items		Market price
Vending machine hot beverage		$3.18	$0.32	$3.50

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Library - General | Charges for Lost and Damaged Items

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Replacement Lost or Damaged Library items		Market Price (excluding GST)

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Library - General | Photocopies / Printouts

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Black & White – A3 size		$0.46	$0.05	$0.50
Black & White – A4 size		$0.27	$0.03	$0.30
Colour – A3 size		$2.27	$0.23	$2.50
Colour – A4 size		$1.23	$0.12	$1.35

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Programs and Merchandising

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
THE LAKE HOUSE - Non-arts (per night)		$114.55	$11.45	$126.00
Conditions outlined in temporary lease agreement. General Accommodation. Accommodation for Artists and Creatives aligned with Council programs and for other Council initiatives. Minimum 2 night stay.
The Lake Arts Membership Program (Student)		$50.91	$5.09	$56.00
Annual Membership Program for Lake Mac Arts. For membership benefits please refer to Lake Mac Arts membership
The Lake Arts Membership Program (Concession)		$73.64	$7.36	$81.00
Annual Membership Program for Lake Mac Arts. For membership benefits please refer to Lake Mac Arts membership
THE LAKE HOUSE - Creative Residency Program (per night)		$95.45	$9.55	$105.00
Conditions outlined in temporary lease agreement. Accommodation for artists and creatives aligned with Council programs and for other Council initiatives. Minimum 2 night stay.
The Lake Arts Membership Program (Adult)		$82.73	$8.27	$91.00
Annual Membership Program for Lake Mac Arts. For membership benefits please refer to Lake Mac Arts membership
The Lake Arts Membership Program (Corporate)		$478.18	$47.82	$526.00
Annual Membership Program for Lake Mac Arts. For membership benefits please refer to Lake Mac Arts membership
Cleaning fee (during/conclusion of hire period - floors, beds, bathrooms and waste)		Price on application (minimum fee $90.00 per hire)
Library Programs / Events – per person per program / event		Market price
Merchandising		Recommended retail price
Sale of Publications		Recommended retail price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Textile Lab room hire		Variable: Price on application
Per hour fee for room hire of Textile Lab space, including access to Textile Lab equipment.
Textile Lab consumables		Variable: Price on application
Textile Lab programming		Variable: Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | All Rooms

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Lake Mac Libraries bespoke hire		Variable: Price on application
Lake Mac Libraries bespoke hire.
Study hub meeting room - desk hire		$5.00	$0.50	$5.50
Single desk hire small meeting room
Venue Technician/Supervisor/Staff - hourly (LMCC Approved)		$79.09	$7.91	$87.00
A staff officer to be in attendance at event if required.
Study hub meeting room - room hire		$25.00	$2.50	$27.50
Small meeting room study space
Function Fee		Quote provided on request
Function Bond		$430.00	$0.00	$430.00
Cleaning fee – per hour. Applied if rooms not left in a satisfactory state of cleanliness		Price on application (minimum fee $90.00 per hire)
Key deposit (refunded with the return of the key and a copy of the receipt)		$100.00	$0.00	$100.00
Key – additional or replacement – per key		$90.00	$9.00	$99.00
Permanent locked storage – standard per week		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Security call out fee		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Belmont, Charlestown, Toronto (Large Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Large Room – commercial per hour		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00
Large Room – community per hour		$19.64	$1.96	$21.60

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Morisset, Toronto (Small Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Textile lab - Sewing machine or overlocker		$7.50	$0.75	$8.25
Textile lab equipment hire Individual hire of equipment - BYO thread fabric and sewing supplies
Textile Lab East Room		$15.00	$1.50	$16.50
Multipurpose space at Toronto Library This multipurpose space seats 8-12 people and includes folding tables, stackable chairs, power outlets, free wifi and a galley window overlooking the main library. Ideal for business meetings, interviews, video calls, study groups and social activities. A kettle, teacups and saucers are available on request.
Textile lab - East and west room		$40.00	$4.00	$44.00
Multipurpose space at Toronto Library Book the entire Textile Lab along with sewing machines and overlockers for your creative group or private workshop. You will need to bring your own thread, fabric and sewing supplies. A kettle, teacups and saucers are available on request.
Textile Lab West Room		$25.00	$2.50	$27.50
Multipurpose space at Toronto Library As the main hub of the Textile Lab, this space includes the use of four sewing machines, two overlockers, cutting mats, iron and ironing board. The room features a galley window overlooking the main library and can be hired with the East Room, accessible via double doors between the rooms. A kettle, teacups and saucers are available on request.
Small Room – commercial per hour		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
Small Room – community per hour		$17.45	$1.75	$19.20

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Beach Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Beach Room – per week		$86.36	$8.64	$95.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Channel Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Channel Room – commercial per hour		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
Channel Room – community per hour		$17.45	$1.75	$19.20

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Lake Room (Function Room)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Lake Room – commercial per hour		$48.18	$4.82	$53.00
Lake Room – community per hour		$28.91	$2.89	$31.80

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Ocean Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Swansea Centre - Ocean Room (function use)		$53.00	$5.30	$58.30
Ocean room when the partition has been removed for functions Creating a distinction between Ocean room use with partition and without
Ocean Room – commercial per hour		$39.09	$3.91	$43.00
Ocean Room – community per hour		$23.45	$2.35	$25.80

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Starfish Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Starfish Room – commercial per hour		$30.00	$3.00	$33.00
Starfish Room – community per hour		$18.00	$1.80	$19.80

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Youth Area

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Youth area including office – per week		Price on application
Youth area including office – discounted per hour		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Swansea Centre Kitchen

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Set fee applies when hired with meeting room		$47.27	$4.73	$52.00
Commercial Kitchen Fee – standard – per half day (activities which utilise all kitchen appliances, such as cooking classes, preparation of food for sale)		$129.09	$12.91	$142.00
Commercial Kitchen Fee – discounted – per half day (activities which utilise all kitchen appliances, such as cooking classes, preparation of food for sale)		$62.73	$6.27	$69.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Coast Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Coast Room – Social Enterprise space – per month		Price on application
Hired to selected expression of interest applicant.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Swansea Centre | Surf Room

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Swansea Centre - Surf Room POA		Variable: Price on application
New exclusive hire space for Swansea Centre Expression of interest POA

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Windale Community Hub

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Windale Hub Co-working meeting room		$17.00	$1.70	$18.70
Small round meeting room in shared working space Creating a fee for this space in case businesses that are not tenants are able to use the space in addition to the Office 2 space.
Recording Studio - community		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Community hall (functions after hours) community		$32.73	$3.27	$36.00
Community hall - (8am - 5pm Monday to Friday) community		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Recording Studio - commercial		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Windale Hub Large Meeting Room		$36.00	$3.60	$39.60
Large meeting room at Windale - not including the recording equipment/room  Creating additional fee for the large meeting room at Windale to distinguish between the recording studio and the meeting room itself. This charge matches the fee for the other libraries large meeting rooms
Small Meeting Room - community		$9.82	$0.98	$10.80
Windale Hub Office 2 half day		$75.00	$7.50	$82.50
Windale office space - within shared coworking space - half day usage Fee to support new space available within Windale Hub
Kitchen - community		$17.45	$1.75	$19.20
Small Meeting room - commercial		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00
Kitchen - commercial		$29.09	$2.91	$32.00
Youth / activity / maker-space		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Office Space – Exclusive Hire		Price on application
Negotiated exclusive hire of office space or spaces within Windale Hub. Hired to selected expression of interest applicant.
Community hall (functions after hours) commercial		$54.55	$5.45	$60.00
Windale Hub Office 2 full day		$130.00	$13.00	$143.00
Windale office space - within shared coworking space - full day usage Fee to support new space available within Windale Hub
Windale Hub Office 2 Weekly rate		$250.00	$25.00	$275.00
Windale office space - within shared coworking space - weekly rate Fee to support new space available within Windale Hub
Kiosk space – Exclusive Hire		Price on application
Negotiated exclusive hire of kitchen Kiosk space and inclusions within Windale Hub. Hired to selected expression of interest applicant.
Community hall - (8am - 5pm Monday to Friday) commercial		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Sugar Valley Library Museum

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Meeting room - community		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Venue Technician/Supervisor/Staff - hourly (LMCC Approved)		$79.09	$7.91	$87.00
Meeting room - commercial		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Venue Hire		Price on application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Meeting/Activity Room Hire | Wangi Library Creative Hub, wanji wanji

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Hourly hire - commercial		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Hire during Library opening hours.
Hourly hire - community		$16.36	$1.64	$18.00
Hire during Library opening hours.
Weekend Commercial hire		$54.55	$5.45	$60.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) | Access and Programs

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commercial Access Fee		Market Price
Fee includes access to Fab Lab and various programs including inductions, workshops and events.
Non-Commercial Access Fee		Market Price
Fee includes access to Fab Lab and various programs including inductions, workshops and events.
Student Access Fee		Market Price
Fee includes access to Fab Lab and various programs including inductions, workshops and events.
Education programs/workshops (including schools)		Market Price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) | Sale of Materials and Merchandise

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Materials/components for purchase		Variable: Price on application
Materials/components for Fab Lab users to purchase for workshops and their own projects.
Merchandise		Recommended Retail Price

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Digital Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) | Commissions

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Commission		Variable: Price on application
Commissioning of the Fab Lab to produce/manufacture work (includes cost of materials and staff time).

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | LIBRARY kawumalyikilba AND PROGRAMS | Social History, Heritage and Museum

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Social history research: library member		$78.18	$7.82	$86.00
Research activities in excess of two hours, or activities involving us assessing material held by other collecting institutions.
Social history research: non-commercial, non-library member		$79.09	$7.91	$87.00
Research activities for non-commercial entities and persons beyond the provision of a basic reference service, and activities involving us assessing material held by other collecting institutions.
Social history research: commercial		$131.82	$13.18	$145.00
Research activities for commercial entities such as external architect, civil construction entity, heritage manager, archaeologist or other professional.
Content creation: commercial		$209.09	$20.91	$230.00
Research, curation and content creation completed for commercial entities such as external architect, civil construction entity, heritage manager, archaeologist or other professional.
Digital image reproduction		$116.36	$11.64	$128.00
High resolution image reproduction, provided as digital file.
Conservation and freezer services		$210.00	$21.00	$231.00
Labour rate for Conservator handling and management of items including packing, stowing and reporting.  Cost includes basic materials such as plastic, and short term usage of the freezer up to two weeks.
Item transport		Variable: Price on Application.
Transport of cultural collection items with Sprinter Van, includes object handling by trained staff and transport costs.  Contact staff for dimension and weight restrictions.
Image on CD / USB		$11.17	$1.12	$12.29
Image for commercial use		Market price
Images appearing in books, serials – up to 10 images		$34.55	$3.45	$38.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | Property Asset Management - General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Rental of Council owned land for Reverse Vending Facility (S1)		$8,108.18	$810.82	$8,919.00
Licence of Council land for the location of an S1 Reverse Vending Facility including electricity.
Rental of Council owned land for Reverse Vending Facility (S2)		$16,563.64	$1,656.36	$18,220.00
Licence of Council land for the location of an S2 Reverse Vending Facility.
Key – additional or replacement – per key		$66.36	$6.64	$73.00
Land Classification – Certificate (single property)		$83.00	$0.00	$83.00
Land Register Extract (multiple properties)		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Administration fee not elsewhere indicated (no report to Council, non refundable)		$811.82	$81.18	$893.00
Administration fee not elsewhere indicated (report to Council, non refundable)		$1,870.91	$187.09	$2,058.00
Communication Facility on Council owned land (new)		Fees set in accordance with the published Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) standard fee schedule for Communication Towers (on Crown Land)
Communication Facility on Council owned land (co-located)		Fees set in accordance with the published Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) standard fee schedule for Communication Towers (on Crown Land)
Lease or licence of Council land for a co-located communication facility.
Valuation fee not elsewhere indicated (in house, includes up to 5 hours work)		$1,074.55	$107.45	$1,182.00
Valuation additional hours – per hour or part thereof		$214.55	$21.45	$236.00
Investigation Fee (non-refundable)		$391.82	$39.18	$431.00
Administration Fee – Creation/Variation to Restrictive Covenants and Easements etc (non refundable)		$2,572.73	$257.27	$2,830.00
Administration Fee – Release/Extinguishment of Restrictive Covenants and Easements etc (non refundable)		$1,675.45	$167.55	$1,843.00
Administration Fee – Review of creation and release of easements		$668.18	$66.82	$735.00
Legal costs Lease or Licence (plus disbursements)		$969.09	$96.91	$1,066.00
Legal costs (Renewal or exercise of option to renew a lease or licence without amendment or negotiation of prior conditions) (plus disbursements)		$597.27	$59.73	$657.00
Legal costs (Renewal or purported exercise of option to renew lease or licence, with amendment or negotiation of prior conditions) (plus disbursements)		$969.09	$96.91	$1,066.00
Survey, Advertising, Legals & External Valuation		At cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | External Consultancy Services

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Strategic Property Advice per hour – Compulsory acquisition advice, Negotiations etc (commercial in nature)		$248.18	$24.82	$273.00
Property Matters per hour – Statutory advice in relation to road closures, footway dining and reclassification etc (commercial in nature)		$190.91	$19.09	$210.00
Property Administration per hour (commercial in nature)		$103.64	$10.36	$114.00
Valuations		Charge by negotiation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | Acquisition by Compulsory Process (on behalf of others)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Administration Fee (excluding valuation fee, non refundable)		$5,470.00	$547.00	$6,017.00
Valuation fee not elsewhere indicated (in house, includes up to 10 hours work)		$2,148.18	$214.82	$2,363.00
Valuation additional hours – per hour or part thereof		$214.55	$21.45	$236.00
Other charges e.g. survey, legal, external valuation fees, advertising etc – at cost		At cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | Footway Dining (including Parklets)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Parklet relocation and hire		$1,575.45	$157.55	$1,733.00
Installation, removal or relocation of markers		$289.00	$0.00	$289.00
Cost for the installation, removal or relocation of markers to identify the Footway Dining area.
Tier 1 (All of Charlestown, Toronto and Warners Bay) rate per square metre per annum		$171.00	$0.00	$171.00
Tier 2 (All other suburbs excluding Charlestown, Toronto and Warners Bay) rate per square metre per annum		$96.00	$0.00	$96.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | Property Asset Management - Miscellaneous Charges | Temporary Occupation of Council Land (by Licence)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Administration Fee for licence (non refundable) (includes up to 4 hours staff time)		$804.00	$0.00	$804.00
Administration fee additional hours – per hour or part thereof		$201.00	$0.00	$201.00
Urgency Fee – Add 50% to the applicable Administration Fee for applications received within 7 days of commencement date		Additional 50%
Advertising – at cost		At cost
Bonds – $350.00 to $10,000.00 at the discretion of the relevant Council officers and depending on the nature and extent of the activity		Variable bond
Area of under 25sq mts – per sqm per week		$11.55	$0.00	$11.55
Area of between 26 and 500 sq mts per week		$357.00	$0.00	$357.00
Area of between 26 and 500 sq mts per month		$1,071.00	$0.00	$1,071.00
Area of between 501 and 999 sq mts per week		$573.00	$0.00	$573.00
Area of between 501 and 999 sq mts per month		$1,719.00	$0.00	$1,719.00
Area over 1001 sq mts – By Negotiation		Charge by negotiation
Licencing to Not for Profit Organisations, Public Authorities and Contractors working on behalf of Public Authorities (e.g. Ausgrid, RMS, Hunter Water) – By Negotiation		Charge by negotiation

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ACQUISITIONS AND SALES OF COUNCIL OWNED LAND | Sale of Scattered Lots - General

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Investigation Fee (non refundable)		$391.82	$39.18	$431.00
This fee will be deducted from the Administration fee if the sale proceeds.
Administration Fee for sales with a value between $0 to $100,000 (non refundable)		$1,694.55	$169.45	$1,864.00
Administration Fee for sales with a value of over $100,000 (non refundable)		$2,267.27	$226.73	$2,494.00
Legal costs (plus reimbursement of disbursements)		$1,198.18	$119.82	$1,318.00
Survey		At cost
Valuation		At cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ACQUISITIONS AND SALES OF COUNCIL OWNED LAND | Road Closures | Road Closures - Council Roads or roads that vest in the Crown | Council Processed

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Investigation Fee (non refundable)		$714.00	$0.00	$714.00
This fee will be deducted from the Administration fee if road closure proceeds.
Administration Fee (non refundable)		$4,258.00	$0.00	$4,258.00
Recovery of legal, advertising, survey and fees charged by external service providers e.g. Telstra		At cost

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | ACQUISITIONS AND SALES OF COUNCIL OWNED LAND | Road Closures | Road Closures - Crown

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Investigation Fee (non refundable)		$714.00	$0.00	$714.00
Letter of Support		$66.00	$0.00	$66.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | OTHER GROUPS MISCELLANEOUS LEASES | Charges to Groups | Applications for Council Land

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Valuations		Charge by negotiation
Survey		At cost
Legal costs Lease or Licence (plus disbursements)		$969.09	$96.91	$1,066.00
Legal		At cost
Legal costs (Renewal or exercise of option to renew a lease or licence without amendment or negotiation of prior conditions) (plus disbursements)		$597.27	$59.73	$657.00
Legal costs (Renewal or purported exercise of option to renew lease or licence, with amendment or negotiation of prior conditions) (plus disbursements)		$969.09	$96.91	$1,066.00
Advertising		At cost
Administration Fee for periods up to 5 years (non refundable)		$840.00	$84.00	$924.00
Administration Fee for periods over 5 years (non refundable)		$1,208.18	$120.82	$1,329.00
Requests for Deeds of Consent		$921.82	$92.18	$1,014.00
Agistment – per animal per week		$26.36	$2.64	$29.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Unpowered Site		Minimum $39 - Maximum $78
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Powered Site		Minimum $44 - Maximum $95
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Pensioner weekly fees - Low and Off-peak season - Powered site		Minimum $251 - Maximum $289
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Ensuite Site		Minimum $65 - Maximum $120
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Villa - One-Bedroom		Minimum $165 - Maximum $267
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Cabin		Minimum $170 - Maximum $292
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Villa - two-bedroom		Minimum $200 - Maximum $353
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Lake Mac Villa		Minimum $205 - Maximum $360
Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park - Deluxe Villa		Minimum $210 - Maximum $365

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Holiday Vans (Includes up to a maximum of six people)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Payable monthly in advance (calendar month), fee for the initial 28 days (full GST at 10% & all sites one price)		$700.00	$70.00	$770.00
Additional nights over 144 per annum (includes up to six people)		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00
Sale of an owner's holiday caravan – administration fee		$495.45	$49.55	$545.00
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year		Variable
Application Fee (approval for works)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Occupancy Agreement fee		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Facilities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
One Night Ensuite Site Surcharge		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
One Night Cabin Surcharge		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Washing Machines – per wash		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Clothes Dryers		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Children

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Children under the age of three (3) years		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Day Visitors

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Adults – per day		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Children – per day		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Adults

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Children - Per Child Under 16

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Booking Deposit

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
STANDARD POLICY (for bookings outside NSW Christmas holiday period): Deposit of one night's tariff must be paid at time of booking		Variable
CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POLICY (for bookings during NSW Christmas holiday period)		Variable
A $200 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Full payment for bookings must be received by 1 November or the booking will be cancelled and the deposit refunded less an administration fee of $30.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Marketing

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Discount		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK | BLACKSMITHS BEACHSIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Linen - Optional Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Queen/Double bed		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Single bed		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Powered Site		Minimum $47 - Maximum $96
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Waterview Powered Site		Minimum $56 - Maximum $112
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Pensioner weekly fees - Low and Off-peak season - Powered site		Minimum $267 - Maximum $334
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Ensuite site		Minimum $70 - Maximum $140
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Ensuite Cabin		Minimum $148 - Maximum $260
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Cabin - Two-bedroom		Minimum $180 - Maximum $315
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Lake Mac Villa (single villa)		Minimum $200 - Maximum $340
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Lake Mac Villa (Duplex - both villas)		Minimum $235 - Maximum $390
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Villa		Minimum $220 - Maximum $370
Belmont Lakeside Holiday Park - Sunset Villa		Minimum $235 - Maximum $390

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Holiday Vans (Includes up to a maximum of six people)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Payable monthly in advance (calendar month), fee for the initial 28 days (full GST at 10% & all sites one price)		$818.18	$81.82	$900.00
Additional nights over 144 per annum (includes up to six people)		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00
Sale of an owner's holiday caravan – administration fee		$495.45	$49.55	$545.00
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year.		Variable
Application Fee (approval for works)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Occupancy Agreement fee		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year.		Variable
Additional adults per week		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Children per week		$24.55	$2.45	$27.00
Additional person (visitor) per night (adult or child)		$13.64	$1.36	$15.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners | Non Pensioners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Site fee per week plus power (two people)		$133.64	$13.36	$147.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners | Pensioners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Site fee per week plus power (two people)		$118.18	$11.82	$130.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Facilities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
One Night Cabin Surcharge		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
One Night Ensuite Site Surcharge		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Washing Machines – per wash		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Clothes Dryers		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Children

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Children under the age of three (3) years		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Day Visitors

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Adults – per day		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Children – per day		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Adults

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Children - Per Child Under 16

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Booking Deposit

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
STANDARD POLICY (for bookings outside NSW Christmas holiday period): Deposit of one night’s tariff must be paid at time of booking		Variable
CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POLICY (for bookings during NSW Christmas holiday period)		Variable
A $200 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Full payment for bookings must be received by 1 November or the booking will be cancelled and the deposit refunded less an administration fee of $30.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Marketing

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Discount		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAYS PARK | BELMONT LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Linen - Optional Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Queen/Double bed		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Single bed		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sails Holiday Park - Unpowered Site		Minimum $38 - Maximum $73
Sails Holiday Park - Powered Site		Minimum $43 - Maximum $85
Sails Holiday Park - Pensioner weekly fees - Low and Off-peak season - Powered site		Minimum $245 - Maximum $284
Sails Holiday Park - Premium Powered Site		Minimum $48 - Maximum $95
Sails Holiday Park - Ensuite Site		Minimum $70 - Maximum $105
Sails Holiday Park - Ensuite Cabin		Minimum $134 - Maximum $220
Sails Holiday Park - Safari Tent		Minimum $165 - Maximum $285
Sails Holiday Park - Villa		Minimum $170 - Maximum $292
Sails Holiday Park - Deluxe Villa		Minimum $190 - Maximum $314

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Permanent Resident Rental		$139.09	$13.91	$153.00
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year.		Variable
Home Owner Rental Fee		$155.45	$15.55	$171.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Facilities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
One Night Cabin Surcharge		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Washing Machines - per wash		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Clothes Dryers		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
One Night Ensuite Site Surcharge		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Day Visitors

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Adults - per day		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Children - per day		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Adults

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sites		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Cabins		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Children - Per Child Under 16

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Sites		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Cabins		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Booking Deposit

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
STANDARD POLICY (for bookings outside NSW Christmas holiday period): Deposit of one night's tariff must be paid at time of booking		Variable
CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POLICY (for bookings during NSW Christmas holiday period)		Variable
A $200 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Full payment for bookings must be received by 1 November or the booking will be cancelled and the deposit refunded less an administration fee of $30.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Marketing

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Discount		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SAILS HOLIDAY PARK | SAILS HOLIDAY PARK - Linen - Optional Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Queen/Double bed		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Single bed		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Unpowered Site		Minimum $42 - Maximum $87
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Powered Site		Minimum $46 - Maximum $100
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Waterview Powered Site		Minimum $54 - Maximum $112
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Pensioner weekly fees - Low and Off-peak season - Powered site		Minimum $262 - Maximum $315
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Ensuite Site		Minimum $62 - Maximum $120
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Waterview Ensuite Site		Minimum $70 - Maximum $140
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Non-Ensuite Cabin		Minimum $105 - Maximum $196
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Ensuite Cabin		Minimum $152 - Maximum $272
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Villa - One-Bedroom Accessible		Minimum $198 - Maximum $360
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Villa - Deluxe		Minimum $213 - Maximum $384
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Villa - Poolside Accessible		Minimum $216 - Maximum $409
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Lake Mac Villa - Lakefront - Two-Bedroom Accessible		Minimum $223 - Maximum $410
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Villa - Poolside - Three-Bedroom		Minimum $264 - Maximum $439
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Lake Mac Villa - Poolside - Three-Bedroom Accessible		Minimum $264 - Maximum $435
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Safari Tent (2 person tent)		Minimum $175 - Maximum $305
Swansea Lakeside Holiday Park - Safari Tent - Family Tent		Minimum $180 - Maximum $330

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Holiday Vans (Includes up to a maximum of six people)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Payable monthly in advance (calendar month), fee for the initial 28 days (full GST at 10% & all sites one price)		$695.45	$69.55	$765.00
Additional nights over 144 per annum (includes up to six people)		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00
Sale of an owner's holiday caravan – administration fee		$495.45	$49.55	$545.00
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year.		Variable
Application Fee (approval for works)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Occupancy Agreement fee		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year.		Variable
Additional adults per week		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Children per week		$24.55	$2.45	$27.00
Additional person (visitor) per night (adult or child)		$13.64	$1.36	$15.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners | Non Pensioners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Site fee per week plus power (includes two people)		$133.64	$13.36	$147.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Long Term Residents/Home Owners | Pensioners

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Site fee per week plus power (includes two people)		$118.18	$11.82	$130.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Facilities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
One Night Ensuite Site Surcharge		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
One Night Cabin Surcharge		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Washing Machines – per wash		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Clothes Dryers		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Tennis Court – Bond per hour (refundable)		$25.00	$0.00	$25.00
Mini Golf – Bond per hour (refundable)		$25.00	$0.00	$25.00
Pedal Carts		$13.64	$1.36	$15.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Children

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Children under the age of three (3) years		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Day Visitors

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Adults – per day		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Children – per day		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Adults

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Children - Per Child Under 16

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Booking Deposit

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
STANDARD POLICY (for bookings outside NSW Christmas holiday period): Deposit of one night’s tariff must be paid at time of booking		Variable
CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POLICY (for bookings during NSW Christmas holiday period)		Variable
A $200 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Full payment for bookings must be received by 1 November or the booking will be cancelled and the deposit refunded less an administration fee of $30.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Marketing

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Discount		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK | SWANSEA LAKESIDE HOLIDAY PARK - Linen - Optional Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Queen/Double bed		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Single bed		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Unpowered Site		Minimum $38 - Maximum $73
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Powered Site		Minimum $42 - Maximum $82
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Pensioner weekly fees - Low and Off-peak season - Powered site		Minimum $244 - Maximum $282
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Ensuite Site		Minimum $65 - Maximum $115
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Non-Ensuite Cabin		Minimum $115 - Maximum $192
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Ensuite Cabin		Minimum $131 - Maximum $225
Wangi Point Holiday Park - Villa		Minimum $167 - Maximum $300

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Holiday Vans (Includes up to a maximum of six people)

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Payable monthly in advance (calendar month), fee for the initial 28 days (full GST at 10% & all sites one price)		$590.91	$59.09	$650.00
Additional nights over 144 per annum (includes up to six people)		$40.91	$4.09	$45.00
Sale of an owner's holiday caravan – administration fee		$495.45	$49.55	$545.00
Electricity is charged on the basis of consumption at the same rate as domestic customers of the local energy supplier including access and availability charges as set by IPART on 1st July each year		Variable
Application Fee (approval for works)		$45.45	$4.55	$50.00
Occupancy Agreement fee		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Facilities

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
One Night Ensuite Site Surcharge		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
One Night Cabin Surcharge		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00
Washing Machines – per wash		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00
Clothes Dryers		$4.55	$0.45	$5.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Children

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Children under the age of three (3) years		$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Day Visitors

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Adults – per day		$20.91	$2.09	$23.00
Children – per day		$13.64	$1.36	$15.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Adults

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$27.27	$2.73	$30.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Miscellaneous | Additional Children - Per Child Under 16

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Tourist sites and on site vans – Daily		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00
Villas and cabin accommodation – Daily		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Booking Deposit

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
STANDARD POLICY (for bookings outside NSW Christmas holiday period): Deposit of one night’s tariff must be paid at time of booking		Variable
CHRISTMAS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POLICY (for bookings during NSW Christmas holiday period)		Variable
A $200 deposit must be paid at the time of booking. Full payment for bookings must be received by 1 November or the booking will be cancelled and the deposit refunded less an administration fee of $30.

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Marketing

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Discount		Variable

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | HOLIDAY PARKS - WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK | WANGI POINT HOLIDAY PARK - Linen - Optional Hire

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Queen/Double bed		$22.73	$2.27	$25.00
Single bed		$18.18	$1.82	$20.00

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | CITY WORKS - EXTERNAL WORKS | Contractual Work and Construction Work | Plant And Labour Rates Per Hour

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Broom - Rotary		Price on Application
Excavator - Large		Price on Application
Excavator – Small		Price on Application
Grader – Large		Price on Application
Erosion Spray Truck (excluding product)		Price on Application
Labour - Horticulturist		Price on Application
Labour - Site Supervisor		Price on Application
Labour - Trades Person		Price on Application
Labour - Works Assistant		Price on Application
Loader - Small		Price on Application
Mower - Slope		Price on Application
Roller - 2 Tonne		Price on Application
Roller - Rubber Tyred		Price on Application
Roller - 3 Point Roller		Price on Application
Sweeper - Suction		Price on Application
Tractor - Mowing		Price on Application
Tractor - Fire Mitigation		Price on Application
Truck - 12 Tonne		Price on Application
Truck - 12 Tonne & Trailer		Price on Application
Truck - 12 Tonne Seal		Price on Application
Truck - 2 Tonne		Price on Application
Truck - 5 & 6 Tonne		Price on Application
Truck - 8 Tonne		Price on Application
Truck - 8 Tonne Seal		Price on Application
Truck - Flocon (excluding product)		Price on Application
Truck - Prime Mover & Float		Price on Application
Truck - Watercart - 12 Tonne		Price on Application
Backhoe		Price on Application
Front End Loader		Price on Application

LAKE MACQUARIE CITY COUNCIL | BUSH REGENERATION

Name		2025/2026 Fee (excl. GST)	2025/2026 GST	2025/2026 Fee (incl. GST)
Provision of bush regeneration services – price quoted on application based on team composition & hours required		Price on application
Preparation of Vegetation Management Plans – hourly rate per hour or part thereof, minimum charge is 1 hour		$190.91	$19.09	$210.00