Any business or premises discharging liquid waste into the Weipa sewage system requires a Trade Waste Permit. This is a State Government requirement, and heavy penalties apply for businesses operating without a permit or in non-compliance with their Trade Waste Permit.
Businesses should obtain a Trade Waste Permit as a part of their approval process to commence operations and should be approved by WTA prior to discharging any waste into the sewage system. Permits are annual and require renewal at the beginning of each financial year.
Weipa Town Authority recognises that not all businesses will have this permit in place, and requests they contact the Communities Department on 07 4030 9400.
