If you live in rural Gympie and your property isn’t connected to the municipal sewage system, you’ll need to have an on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS), such as Ecosafe, on your property.
Want to know more? We cover the application process for the installation and maintenance of OWTS and HSTP in this blog plus 4 ways Ecosafe will save you money!
What are the regulations for OWTS in Gympie Regional Council?
As per the Gympie Regional Council website, a license and registration is required for each on-site sewerage system. You must also ensure regular maintenance is performed and adhere to the licence conditions.
How to apply for council plumbing approval
The following steps are needed for the application process:
Step 1: Complete the checklist and application form:
Step 2: Complete the State Government forms:
- Form 1. Permit work application for plumbing, drainage and on-site sewerage work
- Form 7. Notification of responsible person.[ABDC2]
Step 3: Compile your application:
- the above forms,
- necessary associated plans,
- site classification report,
- wastewater report and design, and
- drainage articulation design (if required) to council.
Step 4: Submit your application
- Submit via email: plumbing@gympie.qld.gov.au, or
- Submit via post: Gympie Regional Council, PO Box 155, Gympie QLD 4570, or
- Submit in person and drop by the council’s plumbing office: 29 Channon Street, Gympie.
Note: when making an application, payment is required. For more information about fees and charges, click here.
Step 5: Approval and inspections
When your plumbing permit has been granted, you will receive the development application permit information notice.
Step 6: Final inspection and certificate
The final inspection certificate will be issued if all proposed plumbing and drainage is compliant,operational and fit for use.
Click here for more information about the application process.
4 ways Ecosafe saves you money!
Ecosafe is incredibly cost effective and will even pay itself off in as little as 3 years!
1. Low running costs – Ecosafe has been deliberately designed to use minimal pumps for operation.
2. Low maintenance – Due to the high-quality effluent Ecosafe produces, our system only legally requires one annual service, not four.
3. Solar compatible and unaffected by power outages – Your Ecosafe system can be run off solar and is timed to only irrigate during daylight hours. Even if you experience a power outage, Ecosafe can continue to operate for 4-7 days without power.
4. No air filters – Ecosafe pumps sit in clean water, so replacement is less needed than alternative options.
Ready to install Ecosafe
If you would like more information or a no obligations, free consultation call us today on 0490 796 291 or message us here.
Ecosafe is Australia’s leading supplier of environmentally-friendly, low maintenance and cost-effective wastewater systems. Manufactured from only the highest quality parts and materials, and installed by Ecosafe’s qualified and personable team.
Regardless of whether you’re building a new property, or need to upgrade an existing septic, wastewater system or HSTP, Ecosafe can help! Submit an online enquiry here or call us on 07 3103 9069.
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