Due to seasonal conditions, the prohibited burning time has been extended. No burning within the City of Cockburn is allowed during this time.
We want to hear stories from local residents to help develop our understanding of the park’s historical significance.
Learn about the situations when decommissioning a septic tank is mandatory and the steps you need to follow.
When sewer connection becomes available to a property, the property must connect to it within five years. If the property is sold, the sewer must be connected within one year of the settlement date. Septic tanks should be decommissioned soon after the property connects to sewer to prevent them from collapsing in the future, which could cause damage or injury. The decommissioning process involves a licensed liquid waste contractor emptying all septic tanks, soakwells, and leach drains. After emptying, these components should either be removed or broken up and filled with clean sand.
The City advises property owners to decommission onsite effluent disposal systems soon after connecting to a mains sewer. By law, septic tanks must be decommissioned in the following situations:
For more information on decommissioning a septic tank, contact the City’s Health Services team on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].