Application to Operate a System of Sewage Management

This form is required to apply for an Approval to Operate an existing System of Sewage Management (C6) under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993. The form includes details regarding  the existing system of on-site sewage management & servicing details along with information on how to complete a site plan that depicts the location of the system.


Submission Requirements

All relevant sections of the application form must be complete, including legal description of land and consent and signature of all registered owners. 

A Council Fee Quote Estimate can be provided by contacting Customer Service via mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au or phoning 02 4868 0888. Fees must be paid upon lodgement of the application. Please refer to Customer Service for payment options. 

 

Plans and Supporting Information

Further information in regards to the type of information required to be submitted with your application can be obtained by contacting Council's Duty Officers on 02 4868 0888. 

 

Site Plan

A site plan is to be provided that depicts the location of the existing on-site sewage system including septic tank/treatment tank and effluent disposal/absorption areas, with distance to property boundaries and buildings. 

Below is an example of a site plan.

Site Plan Example

 

SERVICE DETAILS

If your system requires quarterly servicing (Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems only), you must attach a copy of the last service report from your service agent contractor. 

 

Online

Step 1.Complete the application details

Complete the required details in the below online application form. 

Step 2.Pay the fee

A fee is payable with this application. Customer Services will contact you over the phone to obtain payment by credit card. A 1% surcharge will apply. 

Step 3.Assessment

Your application will be assessed by Council staff, including an inspection of the existing on-site sewage management system. 

Step 4.Processing time

The length of processing time will be dependent on the type of development and approval required. 

In Person

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete our Application to Operate a System of Sewage Management(PDF, 349KB). Please make sure to bring this with you.

Step 2.Prepare your documents

Ensure you have all of the relevant documents and certificates you need to accompany the application (if applicable).

Step 3.Visit our offices

Visit our Civic Centre between 8.30am and 4.30pm weekdays to finalise your request and pay the fee. 

Step 4.Pay the fee

A fee is payable with this application. Please pay at our Customer Service cashiers counter. We accept cash, credit card, EFT, or cheque.  Please note that a 1% surcharge will apply for credit card payments.

By Mail

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download, print and complete our Application to Operate a System of Sewage Management(PDF, 349KB) ensuring you have completed this form accurately and in its entirety.

Step 2.Prepare your documents

Ensure you have included photocopies (please do not send originals as we do not return these) of the relevant documents and certificates you need to accompany the application (if applicable).

Step 3.Pay the fee

A fee is payable with this application. Customer Service will contact you for payment or you can send a cheque with your application. Please note that a 1% surcharge will apply for credit card payments.

Step 4.Send us your completed form

Either by email to: mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au 

Or by post to:

Wingecarribee Shire Council, PO Box 141, Moss Vale NSW 2577

Contact Us

Phone

02 4868 0888

Email

mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

Location

Civic Centre
68 Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale, NSW
2577
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