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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.
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.

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.