Developer Servicing Plans for water supply and sewerage
Council prepares Development Servicing Plans (DSPs) for water supply and sewerage to outline how developer charges are calculated for water supply and sewerage infrastructure across the Tweed.
These charges help Council plan and fund water and sewerage services sustainably, while maintaining service levels for the community. They also help ensure developers contribute fairly to the cost of infrastructure needed to support new growth.
This page provides information on the current DSP (adopted in 2024) and retains access to the previous DSP (adopted in 2019) for transparency and public record.
higher cross-subsidies from the typical residential bill:
$27 (water), $18 (sewerage)
based on growth projections and infrastructure planning available at the time.
developed in conjunction with Council’s Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Business Plan.
Engagement summary
The 2018 DSP was exhibited publicly for comment in January 2019, with submissions invited until Friday 22 February 2019. Community members could provide written feedback to the General Manager or contact Council staff directly to discuss the draft. The consultation helped shape the final version of the DSP, which informed developer charges from 1 July 2019.
Council prepares Development Servicing Plans (DSPs) for water supply and sewerage to outline how developer charges are calculated for water supply and sewerage infrastructure across the Tweed.
These charges help Council plan and fund water and sewerage services sustainably, while maintaining service levels for the community. They also help ensure developers contribute fairly to the cost of infrastructure needed to support new growth.
This page provides information on the current DSP (adopted in 2024) and retains access to the previous DSP (adopted in 2019) for transparency and public record.
higher cross-subsidies from the typical residential bill:
$27 (water), $18 (sewerage)
based on growth projections and infrastructure planning available at the time.
developed in conjunction with Council’s Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Business Plan.
Engagement summary
The 2018 DSP was exhibited publicly for comment in January 2019, with submissions invited until Friday 22 February 2019. Community members could provide written feedback to the General Manager or contact Council staff directly to discuss the draft. The consultation helped shape the final version of the DSP, which informed developer charges from 1 July 2019.
If you have specific access needs and would like to participate in this consultation we will make every effort to assist. Contact us by phone: 02 6670 2400 or by email: yoursay@tweed.nsw.gov.au.
