Frequently Asked Questions

Dual Occupancies
For a typical attached dual occupancy development the wall separating units is required to achieve

  • 60 minutes fire rating (FRL60/60/60)
  • The sound rating is to achieve Ctr + Rw50 minimum

Section 94 Contributions are a payment made by developers to help fund the cost of services and infrastructure that are required as a result of development.

The Contributions are payable on residential developments in accordance with a Contributions Plan prepared by Council and which identifies the works and services that the money will be spent on. Broadly speaking the categories of facilities that the money is spent on are:

  •   Open Space, Sporting and Recreation
  •   Library and Community
  •   Transport and Traffic Management
  •   Bushfire Protection
  •   Plan Administration and Management
Developer Contributions (also known as Section 64 Contributions) are upfront payments levied by Council to recover part of the infrastructure costs incurred in servicing new developments that impose a loading on Council’s water supply and/or sewerage infrastructure.