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West Coast Council Annual Plan 2020–2021 1

Message from the Mayor and General Manager 3

Strategic Planning at the West Coast Council 4

2020–2021 Priority Actions 5

A vibrant community 6

Education 7

Health, active living, and wellbeing (including sport and recreation) 8

Excellence in governance 10

An outstanding organisation 11

A thriving economy 12

Sustainable infrastructure 13

An environment for all 14

Public health 15

Summary of Budget Estimates 16

Income Statement 18

Financial Position 19

Cash Flow Statement 20

Capital Works 2020–2021 21

Appendices 22

Rate Resolution Financial Year Ended 30 June 2021 23

Fees and Charges 2020–2021 26

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contents

2 West Coast Council Annual Plan 2020–2021


a message from the mayor and general manager

Considering this uncertainty, the Annual Plan has been put together based on the following principles;

1. As far as possible, the work of the West Coast Council, maintaining and improving community infrastructure, and delivering community programs should continue.

2. While meaningful work is available the West Coast Council should continue to keep its team gainfully employed.

3. That one of the best ways we can support the local economy is to continue our maintenance and capital expenditure program to directly support contractors and supplies.

4. That we as a Council should support as far as possible the Tasmanian Government’s request to minimise the fee and tax burden of Tasmanians through the recovery post COVID-19.

This means that Council has structured its General and Service rate with the aim that there is no increase from 2019–2020. Only those properties where there has been a change of use or a significant development should see an increase in their rates bill this year. We have also reviewed fees and charges to ensure any cost increases are kept to a minimum and to ensure the structure of fees supports local economic activity. We have adopted hardship policies which will support those residents and businesses that are experiencing the full impact of COVID-19 but this will impact our revenue over the 2020–2021 financial year.

Council has increased its operational spending and continues with its ambitious capital works program to improve infrastructure on the West Coast. These improvements will support economic development and support service and material suppliers.

We have also reviewed the format of our Annual Plan. Including Key Performance Indicators and reducing the number of Priority

Action Items. The aim of this is to improve our accountability to the community and ensure that the Council team is appropriately focused on key tasks.

This is an Annual Plan that aims to keep us focused on our core tasks and improves our ability to deliver for the West Coast over the long-term, all while we support our community through an unprecedented pandemic. We thank you for all that you have done to follow the difficult restrictions that have been implemented, to support each other and to work together at this challenging time. We also thank you for the many kind words of support we have received over the last months.

The West Coast, along with the rest of the World, is going through a difficult experience that we have not dealt with for generations. Amid the pandemic it is difficult to predict the changes that will occur here, in Tasmania, Australia, or the rest of the World. We have put together this Annual Plan in a time of great uncertainty and we must accept that it may need to be modified or changed, and that the revenue and expense estimates will likely vary more than is usual.

Phil VickersMAYOR

David MidsonGENERAL MANAGER


strategic planningat the west coast council

The key document guiding the West Coast Council is the West Coast Community Plan 2025 (as revised). This document sets the community’s vision, the outcomes, and actions that the community hope to achieve.

Sitting below this are a range of other strategies and plans that require the support and action of the community or other stakeholders.

Sitting underneath the Corporate Plan, Council develops a range of operational plans, asset management plans, policies and strategies that guide how we manage our operations and assets.

The tasks required of Council, along with our statutory obligations, all provide guidance to the creation of the West Coast Council Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan is the document which identifies how these whole of community strategies impact the West Coast Council and guide the organisation to be ready to deliver on them.

Together the outcomes and action items in these documents, when considered against the current context, form the basis of the West Coast Council Annual Plan which is the primary driver of actions over a financial year.

West Coast Community Plan 2025 (as revised) (WCCP2025)

West Coast Council Corporate Plan 2020–2025 (Corporate Plan)

Policies

Land Use Planning Strategy

Strahan Airport Feasibility Study

Asset Management Plans

West Coast Cemeteries Study (Cemeteries Study)

West Coast Council Long Term Financial Plan

West Coast Parking Review (Parking Strategy)

West Coast Waste Strategy – Transfer Station Infrastructure 2018–2028 (Waste Strategy)

West Coast Sport and Recreation Plan (Sport and Recreation Plan)

West Coast Mountain Bike Trails Strategy (MTB Strategy)

Strahan Waterfront Precinct Plan (Waterfront Plan)

West Coast Livable Communities (Aged Care) Strategy (Aged Care Strategy)

West Coast Aquatic Facilities Strategy and Business Plan (Aquatic Facilities Strategy)

West Coast Weed Management Plan (Weed Management Plan)


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priority actions

A NOTE: The thematic areas into which the priority actions are divided come from the West Coast Community Plan 2025 and the West Coast Council Corporate Plan. The visions are also drawn from these documents. Key performance indicators (KPIs) were derived from the West Coast Council Corporate Plan or the strategic plan for the relevant advisory committee. KPIs are not designed to measure everything that is important, rather they are designed to provide an indicator of direction that we and the community, are moving in. KPI choice is based on data availability and relevance and therefore may change year from year as data sources cease to be available. This is the first year that we are including KPIs and therefore they are baselines and future reports will indicate changes from this Annual Plan. We will also endeavor to add more KPIs as we identify further sources of data.

Next to each action item the strategy or plan that it primarily supports will be indicated in italics.


a vibrant community

VISION: TO BE A PLACE WHERE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS FEEL SAFE AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE AND RELEVANT SERVICES, ACTIVITIES, AND FACILITIES.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Social Media and Website Engagement – No previous data.

• Total Community Financial and In-Kind Support Provided – Benchmark: $28,946.14 (2018/2019).

• Average Number of Community Responses to Engagement Activities – No previous data.

• Number of Community Facilities Bookings – Benchmark: 196 (2018/2019).

PRIORITY ACTIONS 2020–2021

1. Complete the Inter-Town Transport Trial. WCCP 2025

2. Implement improved resourcing for maintaining community facilities. WCCP 2025

3. Implement an online community facility booking system. Corporate Plan

4. Revise the Community Engagement Strategy. WCCP 2025

5. Continue to implement the West Coast Council Grants Program. WCCP 2025

6. Continue to promote volunteers and volunteer opportunities. WCCP 2025


education

VISION: TO BE A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS. Education is led by Council’s Education and Training Committee chaired by Deputy Mayor Shane Pitt and including community representatives and education stakeholders.

Statement from the Chair of the Education and Training Advisory Committee

The Education and Training Committee is embarking on implementing its new strategic plan, which will assist in focusing the committee towards continuing to attract better education outcomes for the West Coast by endorsing a community of learners. The committee will continue to focus on being the place-based learning champion and authority for all education and training on the West Coast and maximise effect with industry alignment and a digitally literate community of learners. The committee will continue to deliver on its already successful record of delivery education projects of significant importance for the West Coast.

Councillor Shane Pitt


• Proportion of West Coast Residents Completed Year 12 or Above – Benchmark: 24.2% – West Coast, 51.9% – Australia (ABS Data 2016).

• Attending University or post-School Vocational Education – Benchmark: 48 post-School Vocational Education and 51 University (CommunityID Data, 2016).


7. Complete the Training Capacity Building Program in partnership with TasTafe and Skills Tasmania. Education and Training Committee Work Plan

8. Implement the Regional Training Fund. Education and Training Committee Work Plan

9. Implement the West Coast Scholarships Program. Education and Training Committee Work Plan

10. Implement a Community of Learners engagement program. Education and Training Committee Work Plan

11. Continue to support the operations of the Education and Training Advisory Committee. Education and Training Committee Work Plan

12. Advocate for the creation of Outdoor Education, and Mining Education, infrastructure on the West Coast. WCCP 2025 and the Education and Training Committee Work Plan

13. Advocate for additional training provision within existing facilities on the West Coast. WCCP 2025 and the Education and Training Committee Work Plan


health, active living, and wellbeing(including sport and recreation)

VISION: TO BE A HEALTHY AND ACTIVE COMMUNITYHealth, Active Living and Wellbeing is led by Council’s Livable Communities Advisory Committee chaired by Councillor Kerry Graham including community representatives and stakeholders.

Statement from the Chair of the Livable Communities Advisory Committee

I met with our Community Development Officer and a consultant in October 2019 to commence a process of charting a course for the committee. In February 2020 a focus group met to thrash out the terms of reference and to work through a charter for the committee. The committee has attracted representation from various levels of government, business and the general community and will seek to establish the West Coast as a place where we can all age with dignity within our own environment and foster inter-generational cooperation to achieve this. The working group proposed to call the committee the “Livable Communities Committee” and to set a charter down that will endeavor to seek increased participation in multi-generational engagement in activities and lifestyle choices that promotes greater health and wellbeing outcomes for all our communities. We look forward to working with all participants to achieve some very lofty goals over the next several years.

Councillor Kerry Graham


• Number of gym visits – Benchmark: 8129 (2018–19).

• Number of gym memberships – Benchmark: 338 (2018–19).

• Number of pool visits per open day – Benchmark: 114 (2018–19 – Three Pools).

• Number of pool memberships – Benchmark: 27 (2018–19).

• Number of Campground Nights stayed – Benchmark: 3399 (2018–19).

• Campground Revenue – Benchmark: $139,033.69 (2018–19).

• Current Smoking Rate – Benchmark: 38.8% West Coast, 12.1% Tasmania (Tasmanian Population Health Survey, 2019).

• Health Self-Rated Fair/Poor – Benchmark: 44.4% West Coast, 21.1%, Tasmania (Tasmanian Population Health Survey, 2019).



14. Develop action plans for: Walking and Hiking, Climbing, and Water Activities. Sport and Recreation Plan

15. Dispose of Sport and Recreation Assets in accordance with the Sport and Recreation Plan Medium Term Implementation Guidance focusing on providing for the region rather than town by town. Sport and Recreation Plan

16. Trial of increased programming at gyms and pools. Sport and Recreation Plan and Aquatic Facilities Strategy

17. Promote the use of gyms and pools including through businesses. Sport and Recreation Plan and Aquatic Facilities Strategy

18. Continued sport and recreation facility improvements through the capital program and, where possible, external funding. WCCP 2025

19. Create and upgrade gym and multi-purpose room facilities in Strahan and Zeehan utilising Commonwealth Grant funding. Sport and Recreation Plan

20. Initiate a pedestrian improvement programme targeted at supporting the elderly and less mobile. Aged Care Strategy

21. Advocate for increased accessible and affordable housing on the West Coast. Aged Care Strategy

22. Finalise Macquarie Heads Camping Area upgrades, including day-camping areas. WCCP 2025

23. Investigate and implement improved payment and booking options for campgrounds. Corporate Plan

24. Implement increased programing and promotion to increase membership. Sport and Recreation Plan and Aquatic Facilities Strategy


excellence in governance

VISION: WEST COAST COUNCIL DEMONSTRATES SOUND LEADERSHIP, TRANSPARENCY AND INCLUSIVE DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES.


• Percentage of Council policies reviewed according to defined schedule – Benchmark: Council Policies 90%, Corporate Policies 65% (March 2020).

• Percentage of works requests actioned or resolved within 21 days – Aim 95%, Benchmark: 44% (2018–19).

• Percentage of complaints actioned or resolved within 21 days – Aim 100% – Benchmark: 70% (March 2020).

• Percentage of Annual Plan priority actions based on Strategies, Plans or Cost-Benefit Analysis – Aim 95% – Benchmark: 100% (2019).


25. Implement website works request form. Corporate Plan

26. Implement internal workflow management system (focusing initially on infrastructure, facilities and operations). Corporate Plan

27. Implement online payment portal. Corporate Plan

28. Review Code of Tenders and Contract and create a scoping policy or procedure. WCCP 2025

29. Provide enhanced procurement training. WCCP 2025

30. Implement a West Coast email list to communicate with residents WCCP 2025 and the Corporate Plan

31. Implement improved financial controls. Corporate Plan


an outstanding organisation

VISION: OUR ORGANISATION LIVES ITS VALUES AND SUPPORTS ITS PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.


• Percentage of Council Team with KPIs/Goals – Aim 100% – Benchmark: 21% (2019).

• Training budget as a percentage of total salary expense. Aim 5% – Benchmark 1.6% 2018/2019).

• Operating cost per ratable valuation – Benchmark: West Coast Council – $2,952, Rural Agricultural Small & Medium councils Average – $3,445 (2017–2018 LG Data Rates Snapshot).


32. Create implementation pathway for results of the Organisational Review and commence implementation. Corporate Plan

33. Provide enhanced training relating to performance management and leadership skills. WCCP 2025 and the Corporate Plan

34. Increase cross-department training opportunities. Corporate Plan

35. Increase organisational capabilities in asset management, project design, customer service management, project delivery, procurement and contract management. Corporate Plan

36. Develop and implement service levels including a Service Level Policy if required. Initial focus on operational and town maintenance services Corporate Plan


a thriving economy

VISION: TO BE A REGION WITH A STRONG AND DIVERSIFIED ECONOMIC BASE THAT IS RECOGNISED AS A LEADING PLACE IN TASMANIA TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT.


• Total Number of Business – Benchmark: 196 West Coast Local Government Area 2018 (ABS Data).

• Total Capital Value – Benchmark: $499,030,300 (2018/2019).

• Total value of building approved (permit and notifiable) – Benchmark: $1,939,277.00 (2018/2019).

• Unemployment – Benchmark 11% – December 2019 (Small Area Labor Markets Data).

VISITOR CENTRE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Visitor Ratings – Benchmarks: Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence (2019), TVIN Survey Report 90% of visitors very satisfied.

• Retail Sales – Benchmark: $18,000 per month (2019–2020 average).

• Number of businesses available on booking platform – Benchmark: 103 business (2019–2020).

• Website Traffic – Benchmark: 2500 visitors per month (2019–2020 Average).

• Online Booking Percentage Increase – Benchmark: 0% (2019–2020).


37. Complete construction of stage one of the Queenstown MTB trails. MTB Strategy

38. Advocate for continued progress on the Next Iconic Walk. WCCP 2025

39. Facilitate West Coast Economic Development Forums. WCCP 2025

40. Advocate for, and implement programs to, increase housing construction and quality on the West Coast. WCCP 2025

41. Advocate for continued implementation of the Strahan Waterfront Precinct Plan. Waterfront Plan

42. Develop and implement signage strategy, focusing on directional and interpretive signage. WCCP 2025

43. Finalise a Branding Implementation Plan. WCCP 2025

44. Implement changes to parking and camping charges. WCCP 2025 and the Parking Strategy

VISITOR CENTRE PRIORITY ACTIONS 2020–2021

45. Develop a marketing strategy for the West Coast Visitor Information Centre.

46. Develop and sell West Coast tourism packages.

47. Increase the number of West Coast Branded retail items.

48. Continue to support the Galley Museum as a white-i visitor information center and seek other similar partnerships across the region.


sustainable infrastructure

VISION: TO HAVE A SUSTAINABLE ASSET AND INFRASTRUCTURE BASE TO MEET THE LIFESTYLE AND BUSINESS NEEDS OF RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND INDUSTRY.


• Capital expenditure as a percentage of depreciation – Benchmark: 165% (2018/2019).

• Asset classes with asset management plans – Benchmark: 0 (2020).


49. Finalise and implement Strategic Asset Management Plans for Bridges and Footpaths. WCCP 2025 and the Corporate Plan

50. Implement recommendations from the West Coast Parking Strategy related to on-street parking including disability parking, new time limits and signage. Parking Strategy

51. Integrate building and 51 maintenance with infrastructure maintenance. WCCP 2025

52. Continue capital and operational programs to improve footpaths. Sport and Recreation Plan

53. Continue capital and operational programs to improve stormwater infrastructure. WCCP 2025

54. Increase road repair capabilities. WCCP 2025


an environment for all

VISION: THAT OUR NATURAL ASSETS ARE PROTECTED AND ENHANCED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.


• Number of EPA breaches – Benchmark: 0 (2019).

• Unit Cost of Waste – Benchmark: $15.99 per m3 (2018/2019).

• Percentage volume of recycling compared to landfill waste – Benchmark: 1.35% (2018/2019).


55. Complete design and approvals for Zeehan Landfill extension. WCCP 2025 and the WTS Strategy

56. Implement revised operational management for waste collection, waste transfer stations and the Zeehan Landfill. Waste Strategy

57. Initiate new recycling option. WCCP 2025 and the Waste Strategy

58. Continue waste and recycling education program. WCCP 2025 and the Waste Strategy

59. Finalise and implement the Local Planning Schedule. WCCP 2025

60. Advocate for increased weed management from land managers on the West Coast. Weed Management Plan

61. Continue to lead weed management by effectively managing weeds on Council Land and using enforcement measures. Weed Management Plan


public health

VISION: THE WEST COAST IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF ITS RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

Council’s Environmental Health function within the Planning and Regulatory Services Department is responsible for ensuring the statutory obligations under the Local Government Act 1993, Public Health Act 1997, Food Act 2003, Dog Control Act 2000, Burial and Cremation Act 2002, Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994, Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993 and Building Act 2016 are met.

These responsibilities include:

• Food Safety

• Disease Prevention & Control

• Notifiable Diseases

• Public Health Education & Promotion

• Immunisations

• Public Health Risk Activities

• On-Site Wastewater Disposal

• Exhumations

• Regulated Systems

• Unhealthy Premises

• Public Health Nuisances

To assist council in meeting its strategic environmental objectives for 2020/2021 the Planning and Regulatory Services Departments plan the following key actions:

62. Inspection and registration of all food businesses annually and continuation of the Food Safe Program for food handlers in the municipality.

63. Investigation of incidences of environmental pollution and nuisances and appropriate follow-up action to ensure remedial work is carried out and ensure future compliance. Seasonal sampling of recreational waters for monitoring levels of bacteria to ensure public safety.

64. Increase public awareness and participation in public health initiatives, especially in the Immunisation Program and working with facilitators to provide Council facilities for the implementation of any Community Immunisation programs. Provision of a swap and disposal service for personal clinical waste.

65 Continual review of the way in which services are provided, including identification of how services can be improved.

66. Providing advice surrounding current health issues affecting the Community.

67. Ensuring we are compliant with Environmental Protection Agency requirements and reporting breaches were applicable.


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Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993, Council is required to prepare estimates of its revenue and expenditure for each financial year.

Rates and chargesStatutory fees and finesUser charges including reimbursementsOperating grantsInterestVisitor Information CentreOther income

our budgeted revenue

our budgeted expenditure

our capital works expenditure

Employee CostsMaterials and contractsDepreciation and amortisationOther expenses

Plant and equipmentProperty and assetsRoads and footpathsStormwaterTechnologyBridgesWaste and landfill


income statementestimates 2020–21

INCOME Actual Budget YTD Budget YTD Actual Estimate Budget 2018–19 2019–20 2019–20 2019–20 2020–21 % ChangeRECURRENT INCOMERates and Charges 7,016,449 7,349,000 6,744,127 6,732,240 7,360,933 0%Statutory fees and fines 62,005 50,050 45,881 75,905 50,050 0%User Charges including Reimbursements 860,094 856,943 792,243 1,015,961 831,967 -3%Operating Grants 2,577,156 2,210,387 1,313,014 2,481,878 2,089,000 -5%Interest 210,605 201,000 184,250 149,542 101,000 -50%Visitor Information Centre 291,659 327,260 309,981 240,974 97,000 -70%Other Income 79,896 81,072 72,589 113,996 59,602 -26%Investment Income from TasWater 337,270 362,000 181,000 181,000 181,000 -50%

11,435,134 11,437,712 9,643,085 10,991,496 10,770,552 -6%

EXPENSESEmployee Costs 4,572,259 4,856,650 4,471,040 4,664,246 5,103,951 5%Materials and Contracts 2,238,932 2,188,992 1,968,384 2,138,240 2,211,905 1%Depreciation and Amortisation 2,451,550 2,438,974 2,220,339 2,235,431 2,563,417 5%Other Expenses 1,680,723 1,767,723 1,668,599 1,633,755 1,786,659 1%

TOTAL EXPENSES 10,943,464 11,252,339 10,328,362 10,671,672 11,665,932 4%

OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 491,670 185,372 (685,277) 319,824 (895,380)

CAPITAL INCOMECapital Grants 293,533 350,000 304,280 620,999 653,865 Net gain/(loss) on disposal of property 48,922 80,000 73,337 134,644 80,000

342,455 430,000 377,617 755,643 733,865

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) Including Capital Income 834,125 615,372 (307,660) 1,075,467 (161,515)


financial position estimates 2020–21

CURRENT ASSETS Actual Budget YTD Actual Estimate 2018–19 2019–20 2019–20 2020–21

Cash and Equivalents 7,832,905 5,221,010 7,331,345 4,314,778 Receivables 1,723,267 640,000 2,075,638 1,700,000 Inventories 14,276 35,000 1,186 15,000 Other 1,763 15,000 16,500 12,000

Total Current Assets 9,572,211 5,911,010 9,424,669 6,041,778

NON-CURRENT ASSETSInvestment in TasWater 33,094,757 28,530,771 33,094,757 33,094,757 Property Plant and Equipment 77,818,562 77,322,860 79,123,870 81,372,076 Other 6,000 6,000 -10,500 6,000

Total Non-Current Assets 110,919,319 105,859,631 112,208,127 114,472,833

TOTAL ASSETS 120,491,530 111,770,641 121,632,797 120,514,611

CURRENT LIABILITIESPayables 777,201 750,000 329,051 750,000 Trust funds and deposits 188,426 187,127 193,521 188,426 Provisions 669,036 582,334 635,639 669,036 Interest Bearing Liabilities 200,726 200,726 0 -

Total Current Liabilities 1,835,389 1,720,187 1,158,211 1,607,462

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIESProvisions 158,814 172,382 272,442 158,814 Interest Bearing Liabilities 1,260,000 1,348,000 1,260,000 2,500,000

Total Non-Current Liabilities 1,418,814 1,520,382 1,532,442 2,658,814

TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,254,203 3,240,569 2,690,653 4,266,276

NET ASSETS 117,237,327 108,530,072 118,942,144 116,248,335

EQUITYAccumulated Surplus 70,200,981 65,687,415 76,099,487 69,211,989 Reserves 47,036,346 42,842,657 42,842,657 47,036,346

TOTAL EQUITY 117,237,327 108,530,072 118,942,144 116,248,335


cash flow statement estimates 2020–21

Cash Flows from Operating Activities Actual Budget YTD Actual Estimate 2018–19 2019–20 2019–20 2020–21

Rates 6,557,523 7,349,000 7,010,254 7,360,933Grants 2,577,156 2,481,878 2,481,878 2,089,000Other Revenue 1,695,703 1,315,325 1,129,957 1,038,619Investment in TasWater 337,270 181,000 181,000 181,000Interest 235,445 155,000 149,542 101,000Payment to Employees (4,492,579) (4,900,000) (4,664,246) (5,103,951)Payment to Suppliers (4,810,089) (4,450,000) (4,057,826) (3,998,564)Finance costs (20,573) (20,030) (10,644) -

Net Cash from Operating Activities 2,079,856 2,112,173 2,219,915 1,668,037

Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesPayments for Property, Plant & Equipment (4,061,337) (4,073,300) (3,284,474) (4,482,605)Proceeds from sale of Property, Plant & Equipment 309,481 143,000 142,727 80,000 Capital Grants 293,533 641,000 620,999 653,865

Net Cash from Investing Activities (3,458,323) (3,289,300) (2,520,748) (3,748,740)

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesNew Borrowings - 590,000 - 650,000 Repayment of Interest Bearing Loans (187,325) (200,726) (200,726) -

Net Cash from Financing Activities (187,325) 389,274 (200,726) 650,000

Net Increase (decrease) in Cash and Equivalents (1,565,792) (787,853) (501,559) (1,430,703)Cash & Cash Equivalents at beginning of period 9,398,697 7,832,905 7,832,904 5,745,481

Cash at end of period 7,832,905 7,045,052 7,331,345 4,314,778


capital expenditure estimates 2020–21

Road Improvement Program 1,500,000Light Vehicles 100,000Small Plant 50,000Housing Upgrades 50,000Depot Workshop Upgrades 100,000Strahan Cemetery Improvements 25,000Signage 25,000Office and IT Program 50,000Queenstown Football Project (Grant Funded) 74,535Rosebery Football Project (Grant Funded) 71,605Strahan Indoor Fitness Facility Design (Grant Funded) 200,000Parking Strategy Improvements* 19,000Planning Works & Safety Engineering* 135,800Upgrade West Strahan Beach Picnic Area & Amenities* 50,000Park Upgrade Tullah* 9,000LED Project* 31,000New Tullah Gym (Part Grant Funded) 56,965Community Facilities* 95,700Bridge Replacements* 480,000Waste Collection 150,000Stormwater Improvements 200,000Footpath Improvements 150,000Downhill MTB Queenstown Track** 366,000Macquarie Heads Upgrade** 153,000Landfill Design & Construction** 340,000

* Continued funding from 2019–2020** Major projects continued


a p p e n d i c e s


rate resolutionfinancial year ended 30 June 2021

1.general rate

1.1. Pursuant to sections 90 and 91 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), the Council makes the following general rate on all rateable land (excluding land which is exempt pursuant to the provisions of section 87) within the municipal area of West Coast for the period commencing 1 July 2020 and ending 30 June 2021 and which consists of two components as follows:

(a) a rate of 14.15 cents in the dollar on the assessed annual value of the land; and

(b) a fixed charge of $267.19.

1.2. Pursuant to section 107 of the Act, and by reason of the following factors, Council declares, by absolute majority, that component (a) of the General Rate in clause 1.1 is varied as follows:

(a) for land used or predominantly used for residential purposes, the rate is varied by decreasing it by 8.06 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 6.09 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(b) for land used or predominantly used for industrial purposes, the rate is varied by decreasing it by 0.19 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 13.95 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(c) for land used or predominantly used for primary production, the rate is varied by decreasing it by 8.06 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 6.09 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(d) for land used for quarrying or mining purposes, by increasing it by 63.36 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 77.51 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land where the land is not the subject of the variation in subparagraph (e & f);

(e) for land used or predominantly used for quarrying and mining purposes and which land is within the Rural resources and Environmental Management zone pursuant to the West Coast Interim Planning Scheme 2013 and also where the locality of the land, at the nearest point, is greater than 500 metres from a state highway or a subsidiary road pursuant to the Roads and Jetties Act 1935, the rate is varied by increasing it by 75.67 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 89.82 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(f) for land used or predominantly used for mining purposes located in the township of Rosebery (S109 (a)(c)), by increasing it by 72.94 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 87.09 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(g) where the land is not used for any purpose and is vacant, by decreasing the rate by 10.17 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 3.98 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(h) for lands used or predominantly used for primary production of aquaculture, and which land is within the Rural Resources zone pursuant to the West Coast Interim Planning Scheme 2013 and also where the locality of the land is at Smiths Cove, Strahan. The rate is varied by increasing it by 75.67 cents in the dollar of the assessed annual value to 89.82 cents in the dollar of the assessed annual value.


2. service rates – fire services

2.1. Pursuant to section 93A of the Act the Council makes the following service rates in respect of the fire service contributions it must collect under the Fire Service Act 1979 for the rateable parcels of land within the municipal area for the period commencing 1 July 2020 and ending 30 June 2021 as follows:

District Cents in the dollar of assessed annual value

Zeehan, Queenstown, Rosebery & Strahan Volunteer Brigade Rating Districts 0.610

General Land 0.535

2.2. Pursuant to section 93(3) of the Act, the Council sets a minimum amount payable in respect of this service rate of $41.00.

3. service rates & service charges – waste management (Transfer Stations, Landfill Contribution, Garbage Collection & Recycling Collection)

3.1. Pursuant to sections 93, 94 and 95 of the Act, Council makes the following service rates and service charges on all rateable land within the municipal area of West Coast (including land which is otherwise exempt from rates pursuant to section 87 but excluding land owned by

the Crown to which the Council does not supply any of the following services) for the period commencing 1 July 2020 and ending on 30 June 2021 namely:

(a) a service rate of 0.0030 cents in the dollar of the assessed annual value of the land with a minimum amount payable in respect of the service rate of $5.51;

(b) in addition, a service charge of $190.94 in respect of all land to which Council makes available a Transfer Station service; and

(c) in addition, service charges for waste management collection in respect of all land to which the Council supplies different waste management services comprising:

i. the supply of mobile garbage bin collection service (maximum of 4); and

ii. the supply of a recycling collection service as follows:

• $112.20 for a 140L mobile garbage bin for land used or predominantly used for residential or commercial purposes (maximum of 4);

• $112.20 for a 240L mobile garbage bin for land used or predominantly used for residential or commercial purposes (maximum of 4);

• $19.23 for a recycling bin for land used or predominantly used for residential or commercial purposes.

3.2. Pursuant to section 107 of the Act Council declares, by absolute majority, that the service rate for waste management at clause 3.1(a) is varied as follows:

(a) for all land which is used or predominantly used for commercial purposes, vary the Landfill Contribution rate by increasing it by 3.19 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value to 3.19 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land;

(b) for all other land which is used for any of the purposes set out at section 107(2) of the Act, except land which is used or predominantly used for residential purposes or vacant land, vary the Landfill Contribution rate by increasing it by 3.19 cents in the dollar to 3.19 cents in the dollar of assessed annual value of the land.

3.3. Pursuant to section 94(3) of the Act, Council declares, by absolute majority that the service charge at resolution 3.1(b) is varied as follows by reference to the following factors in section 107 of the Act:

(a) where the service at resolution 3.1(b) is supplied or made available to land which is not used for any purpose and is vacant, vary the service charge by increasing it to $18.82;

(b) for all other lands not stated within 3.3(a)(b)(c) varying it by increasing it to $5.51.


3.4. In respect of each of the service rates and service charges for waste management, if any land to which the rate or charge is supplied or is made available is the subject of separate rights of occupation which are separately valued in the valuation list prepared under the Valuation of Land Act 2011, then the rate and the charge apply to each such separate occupation.

4. service charge: storm water removal

4.1. Pursuant to section 94 of the Act, Council makes the following service charges on all rateable land within the municipal area of West Coast (including land which is otherwise exempt from rates pursuant to section 87 but excluding land owned by the Crown to which the Council does not supply any of the following services) for the period commencing 1 July 2020 and ending on 30 June 2021 namely a service charge for storm water removal in respect of all land to which Council supplies or makes available a storm water removal service of $130.77.

4.2. Pursuant to section 94(3) Council declares, by absolute majority, that the service charge at resolution 4.1 is varied according to the locality of land by reducing it to $11.12 where the location of the land is not within the town boundary of any of Gormanston, Tullah, Rosebery, Zeehan, Strahan or Queenstown.

5.separate land

5.1. Except where it is expressly provided to the contrary, for the purposes of these resolutions the rates and charges shall apply to each parcel of land which is shown as being separately valued in the valuation list prepared under the Valuation of Land Act 2001.

6.adJusted values

6.1. For the purposes of each of these resolutions any reference to the assessed annual value includes a reference to that value as adjusted pursuant to sections 89 and 89A of the Act.

7.payment

7.1. Pursuant to section 124 of the Act the Council:

(a) determines that if the rates and charges are payable by one payment, then the due date is 28 August 2020;

(b) If the rates and charges are not paid in one payment, then Council decides that all rates and charges are payable by all rate payers by 4 instalments of approximately equal amounts and determines that the dates by which the instalments are to be paid shall be as follows:

(i) the first instalment on or before 28 August 2020;

(ii) the second instalment on or before 30 October 2020;

(iii) the third instalment on or before 29 January 2021; and

(iv) the fourth instalment on or before 26 March 2021.

8.discount

8.1. Pursuant to section 130 of the Act Council offers to all ratepayers a discount of 5% of the total amount of each rate and charge pursuant to these resolutions if the total amount is paid on or before 28 August 2020.

9. default penalty & interest

9.1. Pursuant to section 128 of the Act, if any rate or instalment is not paid on or before the date it falls due then there is payable a daily interest charge equal to the prescribed percentage set out at section 128(2) of the Act in respect of the unpaid rate or instalment for the period during which it is unpaid.

10. words & expressions

10.1. Words and expressions used both in these resolutions and in the Act or the Fire Service Act 1979 have in these resolutions the same respective meanings as they have in those Acts.


fees and charges 2020–2021

administration fee 2020–21PHOTOCOPYING & FACSIMILE A4 sheet – Greyscale (per page) .................................................................................................................................Single – $0.45 Double $0.55A4 sheet – Colour (per page) .......................................................................................................................................Single – $0.55 Double $0.65A3 sheet – Greyscale (per page) ................................................................................................................................Single – $0.65 Double $1.00A3 sheet – Colour (per page) .......................................................................................................................................Single – $1.00 Double $1.50

RIGHT TO INFORMATION APPLICATION Application Fee (Subject to the Right to Information Act 2009) .................................................................................................................. $40.50

EXTRACT FROM VALUATION LIST Extract from Valuation List ...................................................................................................................................................................................... $26.25

CERTIFICATES S132 Certificate ............................................................................................................................................................................................................$48.60S337 Certificate ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................$214.65

OTHER Major tasks (per operator hour) ............................................................................................................................................................................ $42.55

west coast visitor information centre fee 2020–21Reflections Exhibitions Entry ................................................................................................................................ Adult $2, Children $1, Family $5Commission (normal bookings) ...................................................................................................................................................................................15%Commission (promotions, packages & events) .................................................................................................................................As Negotiated

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE BROCHURE DISPLAYAnnual DL Brochure Display & Membership (per space) .........................................................................................................................$155.00Annual A4 Brochure (per space) .........................................................................................................................................................................$295.00Annual Backlight Display (per space) .................................................................................................................................................................$440.00A-Frame Sandwich Board outside Visitor Centre Entrance .....................................................................................................................$440.00Destination West Coast Members .....................................................................................................................................................$20.00 Discount

FEATURE BUSINESS OF THE WEEK 2X A4 or 1 x A3 Display Space in Visitor Centre Entrance Foyer (per week) ...................................................December – April $50.00 May – November $40.00Destination West Coast Members .....................................................................................................................................................$20.00 Discount

STRAHAN AIRPORT BROCHURE DISPLAY Strahan Airport DL Brochure Display ................................................................................................................................................................. $50.00Strahan Airport A4 Brochure Display ...............................................................................................................................................................$100.00Strahan Airport External Wall Advertising (limited space available) .....................................................................................................$200.00Destination West Coast Members .....................................................................................................................................................$20.00 DiscountDL Brochure Display Airport and Vis Centre Combined ...........................................................................................................................$200.00

parking fees fee 2020–21IN METERED ZONES (METERS NON-OPERATIONAL IN JUNE, JULY & AUGUST) 1 Hour (on street parking per hour) ..............................................................................................................................$1.00 (1 hr min, 2 hr max)Strahan & Queenstown Car Park (per hour) ..........................................................................................................$1.00 (maximum of $10.00)6 Months Reserved Spot ................................................................................................................................................................Price on Application12 Months Reserved Spot .....................................................................................................................................................................................$910.00

camping macquarie heads & lake burbury (PEAK 1 NOV – 6 APR) fee 2020–21Lake Burbury – Nightly Fee (per vehicle) ..............................................................................................................$10.00 Peak – $5.00 Off-PeakMacquarie Heads – Nightly Fee (per vehicle) ...................................................................................................$15.00 Peak – $10.00 Off-PeakMacquarie Heads – Annual Site Licence ..........................................................................As negotiated & approved by General Manager

fees and charges

Effective 1 July 2020 GST is included where applicable. The following fees and charges apply to residents and ratepayers only, unless otherwise specified.


airports fee 2020–21AIRPORT LANDING FEES Type ‘LA’ Avturbo Aircraft per Tonne ........................................................................................................................................ $21.94 (min $27.27)Type ‘LA’ Avgas Aircraft per Tonne ............................................................................................................................................. $14.39 (min $27.27)Type ‘LA’ Category Helicopter Avturbo per Tonne .............................................................................................................. $10.96 (min $13.62)Type ‘LA’ Category Helicopter per Tonne ...................................................................................................................................$7.19 (min $13.62)Annual Licence – Non-RPT Aircraft .....................................................................................................................................................................$902.50Fuel Storage area (weekly hire) .............................................................................................................................................................................. $51.60Fuel Storage area (annual hire) ........................................................................................................................................................................$1,429.15Event Hire ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................$91.45 p/h

cemeteries charges fee 2020–21LAWN CEMETERY Single Depth Burial – Includes Plaque Installation .................................................................................................................................$1,410.65Double Depth Burial – Includes Plaque Installation ................................................................................................................................$1,530.00Child 0–3 Years – Includes Plaque Installation ..............................................................................................................................................$561.00Child 4–12 Years – Includes Plaque Installation............................................................................................................................................$765.00

OTHER CHARGES Extra – Weekends/Holidays ...................................................................................................................................................................................$591.95Reservation (burial) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................$342.45Reservation (niche wall) ..........................................................................................................................................................................................$127.50Second Interment .....................................................................................................................................................................................................$888.15Supply and Install Headstone (plinth) ..............................................................................................................................................................$163.20Removal Only or Placement Only of New Plaque ........................................................................................................................................$153.00Removal and Placement of New Plaque ..........................................................................................................................................................$204.00Niche Wall Internment (ashes and plaque).....................................................................................................................................................$255.00Bronze Niche Wall Vase (vase supplied & installed) ...................................................................................................................................... $65.00Placement of Ashes in Grave ................................................................................................................................................................................$164.25Plaque on Niche Wall (memorial no ashes) ....................................................................................................................................................$195.95Exhumation of Body .............................................................................................................................................................................................$1,719.65Record Search ......................................................................................................................................................................................... $33.35 per 1/2 hr

excavations & works fee 2020–21REINSTATEMENT OF EXCAVATIONS (EXCLUDING MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING UTILITIES)2 Coat Seal 10/7 Footpath (including construction) ....................................................................................................................... $80.00 per m2

2 Coat Seal 14/7 Roadway Reseal .......................................................................................................................................................... $32.00 per m2

2 Coat Seal 14/7 Roadway (including construction) ...................................................................................................Assessed on ApplicationConcrete Footpath or Vehicular Access (including construction)...........................................................................................$125.00 per m2

Unpaved .........................................................................................................................................................................................................$200.00 per m2

Additional per Broken Block ......................................................................................................................................................................................$5.25

WORKS IN ROAD RESERVATIONS (INCLUDES DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION) Application Fee, Inspection(s) and Bond ............................................................................................................................................................ $40.80

TRANSPORTING HEAVY LOADS Bond for transporting heavy loads on Council roads/bridges ...............................................................................Assessed on Application

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (ALL CHARGES DOUBLED ON WEEKENDS) Create Traffic Management Plan ...................................................................................................................................................................$51.95 p/hImplement Traffic Management Plan (Monday to Friday) ........................................................................................Assessed on ApplicationVMS Board Hire .........................................................................................................................................................................Assessed on ApplicationAdvertising – Road Closures ............................................................................................................................................................Minimum $316.20

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waste management fee 2020–21ZEEHAN LANDFILL SITE Weekend/Holiday Opening Fee ...........................................................................................................................................................................$435.90General & Putrescible Waste etc. .......................................................................................................................................................... $49.00 per m3

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (AT ZEEHAN LANDFILL SITE ONLY) Asbestos .........................................................................................................................................................................................................$363.55 per m3

TYRE DISPOSAL (AT ZEEHAN LANDFILL SITE ONLY) Car and Motorcycle Tyres ................................................................................................................................................................................$6.90 eachLight Truck (up to 9.5 GVM) ..........................................................................................................................................................................$11.55 eachTrucks ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.95 eachEarthmovers and Tractors ...........................................................................................................................................................................$62.95 eachTyres with Rims (additional cost to above) ............................................................................................................................................ $16.05 each

CAR BODY DISPOSAL (Additional fees apply as above for tyres attached) ......................................................................................................................$56.10 per Car

BIN PURCHASE & RENTAL 240 Litre Wheelie Bin Hire .....................................................................................................................................................................$10.00 per Day140 Litre Wheelie Bin – Replacement or Additional .................................................................................................................................... $78.55240 Litre Wheelie Bin – Replacement or Additional ..................................................................................................................................$101.00Recycling bin (240 Litre) – Replacement or Additional ..............................................................................................................................$101.00Commercial Recycling (purchase of bins for collection) ...........................................................................................Assessed on ApplicationReplacement Lid – All Sizes ..................................................................................................................................................................................... $16.85Replacement Wheels .................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.25Recycling Monthly Collection – Residential (annual charge) ...................................................................................................................... $22.05Recycling Monthly Collection – Commercial (annual charge) .................................................................................................................... $34.65Recycling Monthly Collection – Mines Only ....................................................................................................................Assessed on Application

SKIP BINS Commercial Ratepayer Discount (rental and lift)..................................................................................................................................................50%Skip Bin Rental per Month – 3.0m3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... $62.50Skip Bin Rental per Month – 4.5m3 ...................................................................................................................................................................... $87.70Skip Bin Rental per Month – 6.0m3 ....................................................................................................................................................................$120.20Skip Bin Rental per Week – 15.0m3 ....................................................................................................................................................................$104.95Skip Bin Rental per Week – 30.0m3 ....................................................................................................................................................................$153.00Skip Bin Lift – 3.0m3 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................$88.20Skip Bin Lift – 4.5m3 .................................................................................................................................................................................................$132.30Skip Bin Lift – 6.0m3 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................$176.40Skip Bin Lift – 15.0m3................................................................................................................................................................................................$441.00Skip Bin Lift – 30.0m3................................................................................................................................................................................................$882.00

planning & development fee 2020–21(fee to be set for and other prescribed matters in line with the Building Act 2016)No Permit Required Assessment .......................................................................................................................................................................$107.00

PLANNING Project with a Value of $200,000 or Less .......................................................................................................................................................$300.00Project with a Value of $200,000 – $500,000 ................................................................................................................................................$650.00Project with a Value Over $500,000..........................................................................................................................................0.3% of Project CostLevel 2 Applications – High Level Applications ..................................................................................................$2,674.00 + Advertising CostsRetrospective Planning Permit ...............................................................................................................................................Double Applicable FeeAmendment to Planning Permit ..........................................................................................................................................................................$240.00Application for Planning Permit Extension of Time .....................................................................................................................................$240.00Change of Use to Visitor Accommodation in an Existing Building with Floor Area <200m2 in the General Residential, Low Density Residential, Rural Living, Environmental Living or Village Zones. ...................................$250.00Planning Discretionary – Advertising Fee Applies (should the fee for advertising exceed the estimate an invoice for the balance will be issued) .....................................................................................$400.00

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SUBDIVISION CONSOLIDATION Application for Permit ................................................................................................................$1,142.40 + $138.00 per Lot + Advertising FeeBoundary Adjustments ...................................................................................................................................................... $306.00 + Advertising Fee

STRATA DEVELOPMENT ADMIN FEES Certificate of Approval, Amendment, Consolidation or Cancellation of Stratum Plan ............................$332.00 + $138.00 Per Lot + Advertising FeeCertificate of Approval Staged Development Scheme ...............................................................................................................................$350.00Variation to Staged Development Scheme .....................................................................................................................................................$300.00

ADMINISTRATION FEES Use of Corporate Seal & Part V Agreements ................................................................................................................................................$200.00Petition to Amend a Sealed Plan (additional $1,000.00 if hearing is required) ...............................................................................$300.00Adhesion Orders and Amendments to Sealed Plans .................................................................................................................................$459.00

PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENT Assessment by Council per Application (not including Tasmanian Planning Commission Lodgement Fee & Notification Costs) ..............................................................................................................$2,550.00

SIGNAGE Permit (per sign) .........................................................................................................................................................................................................$204.00

PLUMBING Plumbing Application Category 3 – Notifiable Work ...................................................................................................................................$265.00Plumbing Application Category 4 – Plumbing Permit .................................................................................................................................$510.00Plumbing Permit – Extension of Time ...............................................................................................................................................................$110.00Amendment of Permit and Plans ........................................................................................................................................................................$153.00Special Connection Permit ....................................................................................................................................................................................$480.00Audit Inspections ......................................................................................................................................................................................................$302.00Section 157 – On-site Waste Water Management ......................................................................................................................................$167.00

BUILDING CHARGES Notification on Completion of Low Risk Work – Categories 1 & 2 ......................................................................................................... $62.00Notifiable Works Category 3 .................................................................................................................................................................................$163.00Building Permit – Project up to $200,000 (Includes Cert of Completion) ..........................................................................................$306.00Building Permit – Project between $200,000 – $499,999 (Includes Cert of Completion) ...............................................................................................0.3% of Total Project Cost Capped at $1,500.00Building Permit – Project over $500,000 (Includes Cert of Completion) ............0.3% of Total Project Cost Capped at $2,500.00Extension of time to Permit ...................................................................................................................................................................................$126.00Amendment of Permit and Plans ......................................................................................................................................................................$153.00Application for a Building Certificate .................................................................................................................................................................$347.00Permit of Substantial Compliance (Illegal Works) .......................................................................................$510.00 + Applicable Permit FeeIndustry Training Levy (Building Costs of $20,000 & Over) ....................................................................0.2% of Estimated Cost of WorksBuilding Permit Levy (Building Costs of $20,000 & Over) .......................................................................0.1% of Estimated Cost of WorksHeating Appliance Compliance Notification .............................................................................................................................................................NILHeating Appliance Compliance Certificate ................................................................................................................................................................NILSearch & Copy of Permits/ Plans/ Records ....................................................................................................................................................... $63.00

ADDITIONAL SERVICES Registration of Backflow Prevention Device ..................................................................................................................................................... $52.00Advice of Intention to Perform Protection Works or Lodgement of Plans for Protection Works (Per Notification) ........... $52.50Notification of Disagreement in relation to Protection Works .................................................................................................................. $52.50Inspection (If Required) ...........................................................................................................................................................................................$260.00

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environmental health fee 2020–21FOOD & STREET DINING Food Business Registration/Inspection (Inc Mobile/State-wide) – All Risk Categories ..................................................................$165.00Food Business Registration/Inspection (Inc Mobile/State-wide) 6 Months – All Risk Categories ............................................... $82.50Temporary Food Licence .......................................................................................................................................................................................... $26.00Street Dining Licence (per table, per year) ......................................................................................................................................................$104.00Street Dining Licence (per table, per 6 months) ............................................................................................................................................. $52.00Annual Food Van/Mobile Vendor Hawkers (unlimited) ..............................................................................................................................$750.00Food Van/Mobile Vendor Hawkers (one occasion)........................................................................................................................................ $75.00

OTHER CHARGES Abatement Administration Fee ............................................................................................................................................................................$142.00Place of Assembly Licence (single event) .......................................................................................................................................................... $78.00Place of Assembly Licence (annual) ..................................................................................................................................................................$138.00Public Health Risk Operator & Premises – Skin Penetration (new & renewal) .................................................................................$138.00Sharps Containers (per container) ..........................................................................................................................................................................$5.20Water Carter Supply Licence (all risk categories) .........................................................................................................................................$138.00Private Water Supply Registration – Low Risk .................................................................................................................................................. $52.50Private Water Supply Registration – High Risk ...............................................................................................................................................$105.00Regulated Systems (cooling towers) (new & renewal) ................................................................................................................................$138.00Environmental Health Occupancy Form 50 Food (premises) ................................................................................................................$165.00

animal control charges fee 2020–21DOG REGISTRATIONS IF PAID BEFORE 31 JULY 2020 Whole of Life for each Un-sterilised Dog ........................................................................................................................................................$521.80Concession ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................$254.60Whole of Life for each Sterilised Dog ...............................................................................................................................................................$260.90Concession ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................$130.45Annual Charge for each Un-sterilised Dog........................................................................................................................................................ $53.55Concession .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$45.75Annual Charge for each Sterilised Dog (certificate required) .................................................................................................................... $26.75Concession .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$21.85Puppy (under 6 months of age) – no concession available ........................................................................................................................ $14.70Working Dog & Pure Breed ..................................................................................................................................................................................... $26.80Working Dog & Pure Breed Concession Annual Charge per Dog (max 2 dogs only) ...................................................................... $19.95Guard Dog Declared under s30 Dog Control Act 2000 ............................................................................................................................... $79.00Registration for Dangerous Dog Declared under s29 Dog Control Act 2000 ..................................................................................$326.35Guide Dog or Hearing Dog (or any other certified medical reason) proof required ........................................................................... FREE

DOG REGISTRATIONS IF PAID AFTER 1 AUGUST 2020 Whole of Life for each Un-sterilised Dog ........................................................................................................................................................$532.15Concession ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................$262.45Whole of Life for each Sterilised Dog ...............................................................................................................................................................$263.45Concession ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................$133.05Annual Charge for each Un-sterilised Dog........................................................................................................................................................ $77.75Concession .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$46.25Annual Charge for each Sterilised Dog (certificate required) .................................................................................................................... $27.05Concession .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$22.10Puppy (under 6 months of age) – no concession available ........................................................................................................................ $22.05Working Dogs & Pure Breeds ................................................................................................................................................................................. $34.10Working Dogs & Pure Breeds Concession annual charge per dog (max 2 dogs only) ................................................................... $27.55Guard dogs declared under s30 Dog Control Act 2000 .............................................................................................................................. $86.30Registration for dangerous dog declared under s29 Dog Control Act 2000 ....................................................................................$357.60Guide dogs or Hearing dog (or any other certified medical reason) proof required .......................................................................... FREE

fees and charges


OTHER CHARGES Application for Kennel Licence 3 or More Dogs plus Registration Fee per Dog (includes inspection of site) ....................$117.45Renewal of Kennel Licence (includes inspection of site) ............................................................................................................................. $79.80Appeal in respect of a Kennel Licence ................................................................................................................................................................ $35.70Surrender Fee .............................................................................................................................................................................................................$207.90Daily Fee for each Impounded Dog ..................................................................................................................................................................... $29.40Dog Release Fee (office hours) .............................................................................................................................................................................. $40.45Dog Release Fee (after hours) ..............................................................................................................................................................................$130.15Inspection of Register (per 10 minutes of staff time) ................................................................................................................................... $10.00Printout of Certificate of Particulars from Register ....................................................................................................................................... $12.05Replacement of Registration Tag .......................................................................................................................................................................... $12.05Barking Complaint Lodgement (refunded if complaint confirmed) ........................................................................................................ $24.20

facility hire fees & charges fee 2020–21West Coast Residents, Ratepayers (including local businesses) and West Coast registered non-profits ..................... Category 1

All others including non-local businesses, government agencies or departments of local, state, or federal government. Educational, religious, or medical organisations where the application is for the organisation’s core business. ..................................................................................................................................................... Category 2

Discounts or waivers for fees can be applied for through the West Coast Council’s In-kind assistance Policy

BONDS Key Bond (per key) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................$66.30Swipe Card (per swipe card) ................................................................................................................................................................................... $23.10Category 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$408.00Category 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................$612.00

BOOKING FEES (NON-REFUNDABLE COMPULSORY FEE LEVIED ON ALL BOOKINGS)Category 1 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15.30Category 2 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$76.50Late Booking Fee – Bookings received between 10 – 2 working days from the event ............................................Total Fee DoubledBookings requested 2 days before event will not be accepted unless an emergency or funeral.

CANCELLATION FEES Cancellation within 5–7 days of Event ................................................................Booking fee and hire fees forfeited OR Booking can be transferred to another date within the same financial year.

Cancellation within 1–4 days of Event or No-Show..................Booking fee and hire fees forfeited. No transfer option available.

CLEANING Cleaning Fee (If left Uncleaned) ....................................................................................................................................Cost Recovery min $150.00

MARQUEE, TABLE & CHAIR HIRE Marquee (6x6m) Bond ...........................................................................................................................................................................................$267.70Category 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................$189.05 Per DayCategory 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................$246.20 Per DayMarquee Setup & Pull Down (Includes delivery & removal) ................................$267.70 (double on weekends or public holidays)Fold-out table (per table) (West Coast registered non-profits free) (5 tables) ................................... $13.10 (plus delivery & return)Chair hire (per chair) (West Coast registered non-profits free) (100 Chairs) .........................................$1.55 (plus delivery & return)

parks, public spaces & carparksAs negotiated & approved by General Manager.

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council chambers fee 2020–21Use of Kitchen other than Tea/Coffee ................................................................................................................................................................ $40.80

COUNCIL CHAMBERS Category 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... FREECategory 2 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$35.70Category 2 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) ..................................................................................................................................................................$107.10Category 2 Full Day (4 –12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$214.20

SECOND ROOM Category 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... FREECategory 2 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$17.85Category 2 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) .................................................................................................................................................................... $53.55Category 2 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$107.10

west coast halls/recreation halls fee 2020–21Queenstown Memorial Hall | Rosebery Memorial Hall |Tullah Town Hall | Zeehan ClubroomsCategory 1 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$23.00Category 1 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) .................................................................................................................................................................... $69.00Category 1 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$150.00Category 2 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$42.00Category 2 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) ..................................................................................................................................................................$126.00Category 2 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$273.00Round Tables (30 available seating 10–12 people) ...................................................................................$11.00 each plus delivery at costCommercial Kitchen Use – Queenstown Only .............................................................................................................................................$294.00

strahan rec hallAs negotiated & approved by General Manager.

west strahan beach picnic shed fee 2020–21Category 1 (Per Hour) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................$6.25Category 1 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) .................................................................................................................................................................... $20.75Category 1 Full Day (4–12 Hours) ......................................................................................................................................................................... $50.50Category 2 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$12.45Category 2 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) .................................................................................................................................................................... $41.45Category 2 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$100.90

sports stadiums fee 2020–21(STADIUMS NOT AVAILABLE BETWEEN 10PM–6AM UNLESS BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT)Queenstown Sports Stadium | Rosebery Sports Stadium & Squash CourtCategory 1 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$23.40Category 1 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) .................................................................................................................................................................... $75.55Category 1 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$156.50Category 2 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$43.20Category 2 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) .................................................................................................................................................................... $97.10Category 2 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$280.60Annual Hire – Associations ...............................................................................................................................................................................$1,700.00

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west coast recreation grounds fee 2020–21Queenstown Rec Ground | Strahan Rec Ground | Rosebery Park Oval | Rosebery Soccer Ground Rosebery Hockey Ground | Tullah Rec Ground | Zeehan Rec GroundCategory 1 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$37.80Category 1 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) ..................................................................................................................................................................$107.90Category 1 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$215.80Category 2 (Per Hour) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$75.50Category 2 Half Day (up to 4 Hours) ..................................................................................................................................................................$226.60Category 2 Full Day (4–12 Hours) .......................................................................................................................................................................$431.70

SENIOR FOOTBALL (QUEENSTOWN REC GROUND & ROSEBERY PARK OVAL ONLY)Annual Hire – Association ..................................................................................................................................................................................$1,617.30Charge per Home Game ........................................................................................................................................................................................$134.40

CRICKET (ZEEHAN REC GROUND ONLY)Annual hire – Association .......................................................................................................................................................................................$808.10Charge per Home Game ........................................................................................................................................................................................$134.40

HOCKEY (ROSEBERY HOCKEY GROUND ONLY)Annual hire – Association .......................................................................................................................................................................................$367.65

OTHERGround preparation, including line marking, at cost recovery.

gyms queenstown, rosebery & Zeehan (ACCESS TO ALL WCC GYMS) fee 2020–211 Month Membership ................................................................................................................................................................................................$40.003 Month Membership ................................................................................................................................................................................................$80.006 Months Membership ............................................................................................................................................................................................$145.0012 Months Membership .........................................................................................................................................................................................$220.0012 Months Family Membership ...........................................................................................................................................................................$438.00Concession ........................................................................................................................................................................................................30% discountCasual Rate Per Session (8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday) .................................................................................................$20.00 per dayCasual Room Hire (where available) ............................................................................................................................................................$25.00 p/hGroup Discount (10 people min).............................................................................................................................................................15% DiscountHospitality/Business Offer ....................................................................................................As negotiated & approved by General Manager

fees and charges


west coast pool entry & hire fee 2020–21SINGLE ENTRY Toddler (under 5) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... FREEChild (5 years & up) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.00Adult (16 years & up) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................$5.00Concession ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................$3.00Family ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.00Spectator ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. FREE

SEASON TICKET Child (5 years & up) .....................................................................................................................................................................................................$60.00Adult (16 years & up) ................................................................................................................................................................................................$100.00Concession .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................$60.00Family ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................$220.00Family Concession .....................................................................................................................................................................................................$190.00

OTHER HIRE (SUBJECT TO APPLICATION & APPROVAL CONDITIONS)

Lane Hire – (during public opening hours) ..................................................................................................................$21.00 per hour per lane

Full Pool Hire – Out of Hours – 25m Pool* ................................................................................................................................. $125.00 per hour

Full Pool Hire – Out of Hours – middle pool (Queenstown only) * ......................................................................................$60.00 per hour

Approved Programs (e.g. water exercise, learn to swim, lap swimming groups) Out of Hours – 25m pool* (includes pool entry fee for participants during program only).................. $10.00 per hour per lane

Approved Programs (e.g. water exercise, learn to swim, lap swimming groups) Out of Hours – middle pool (Queenstown only) * (includes pool entry fee for participants during program only) ............................................................$16.00 per hour for half pool or $30.00 per hour whole pool

Approved Programs (e.g. water exercise, learn to swim, lap swimming groups) During Public Hours – middle pool (Queenstown only) (includes pool entry fee for participants during program only) .........................................$16.00 per hour – half pool only available

Approved Programs (e.g. water exercise, learn to swim, lap swimming groups) During Public Hours – 25m pool (includes pool entry fee for participants during program only) .......$10.00 per hour per lane

Hire by West Coast Schools for Swimming & Water Safety Programs (8.30am – 1pm exclusive use) ..................$211.60 per day

Hire by West Coast schools for Fun Days and Carnivals (Includes all pools within facility) (8.30am – 1pm exclusive use) ........................................................................................ $132.00 per hour

Association Hire Fee per Pool Season (entry fee included for Association members, during Association activities only) ......................................................................$1,888.55

Staff Costs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Lifeguard (subject to availability) ........................................................................................................................................................................... $45.00

Cleaning Pool (if left uncleaned by hirer) includes change rooms ........................................................................................................$150.00

*should other approved out of hours hire be scheduled at the same time, rates will be adjusted accordingly

Note: Only in exceptional circumstances will full pool hire for exclusive use during public opening hours be permitted, i.e. school carnivals etc should be scheduled to be held outside of public opening hours.

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