Approval to Connect to a Public Drain or Sewer - Dubbo Regional Council - NSW - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You require this approval to connect (directly or indirectly) to a public sewerage network. This approval only authorises you to make the connection to the public system and a separate approval is generally required to conduct work on the sewerage network itself.

Public sewerage networks may be regulated by different authorities in different areas of NSW.

Please note that plumbing and drainage work can only be carried out by individuals that hold the relevant professional licences.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Please consult with the Contact Officer for information on any eligibility requirements.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fees for residential new connections and alterations: single dwellings or associated minor structures (swimming pools/garages etc) - $143.00 alterations or additions to existing dwelling (up to and including four (4) fixtures*) - $77.00 express processing of Sanitary Drainage application (Class 1 & 10 buildings) - $148.50 express processing of Sanitary Drainage application (Class 2 - 9 buildings) - $297.00 Fees for 2024-25:
Apply	Application	All	Fees for other new connections and alterations: flat units, motels, dual occupancy, secondary with principal dwellings, commercial and industrial developments - $275.00 alterations or additions to existing structure (up to and including four (4) fixtures*) Fees for 2024-25
Apply	Inspection	All	Inspection fees for residential new connections and alterations: single dwellings or associated minor structures (swimming pools/garages etc) - $220.00 alterations or additions to existing dwelling (up to and including four (4) fixtures*) - $115.50 reinspection fee - $1350.00 Fees for 2024-25:
Apply	Inspection	All	Inspection fees for other new connections and alterations: flat units, motels, dual occupancy, secondary with principal dwellings, commercial and industrial developments - $220.00 additional fee for each fixture - $41.50 alterations or additions to existing structure (up to and including four (4) fixtures*) base fee - $115.00 additional fee for each fixture - $41.50 Fees for 2024-25

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Application for Approval Plumbing and Drainage Works (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	NSW Planning Portal - Section 68 Approval (Opens in new window)
Apply	All	Sewerage - Connection Request (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Pressure Sewer Manual for Council Dedicated Pressure Sewer Areas (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 1993 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Local Government (General) Regulations 2021 New South Wales

Administering agency

Dubbo Regional Council

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Customer Service

Dubbo Regional Council
New South Wales
Operating address:	Corner of Church and Darling Streets Dubbo NSW 2830
Operating address:	Corner Nanima Crescent and Warne Street Wellington NSW 2820
Mailing address:	PO BOX 81 Dubbo, New South Wales 2830
Phone:	02 6801 4000
Fax:	02 6801 4259
Email:	council@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
Website:	Dubbo Regional Council (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Connect to Water and Sewerage (Opens in new window)

Approval to Connect to a Public Drain or Sewer - Dubbo Regional Council - New South Wales