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Water main break impacting parts of West Coffs Harbour and Boambee

Properties in the higher geographical areas of West Coffs Harbour and Boambee may notice a reduction in pressure or an interruption to water supply until the water main repairs are completed.

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Plumbing and drainage applications

What a plumber needs to do to be able to carry out sanitary plumbing and drainage work.

Sewer service diagram

Specifications that all Sewer Service Diagrams (SSDs) need to meet.

Final inspection of completed plumbing and drainage works

We must inspect work to ensure that it meets the relevant standards and approval.

On-site sewage management (OSSM) applications

The requirements for installing and managing OSSMs and City of Coffs Harbour's role in monitoring their ongoing performance.

Overflow relief gully installation requirements

Careful consideration is needed at the commencement of the job to comply with finished height requirements.

City of Coffs Harbour's role in plumbing and drainage

City of Coffs Harbour regulates plumbing and drainage works and has a role in maintaining water and sewage infrastructure.

Connect to water supply

All new water meter services require the completion of a Water Service Application.

Backflow protection

What is backflow and what you need to do to prevent it including registering your Backflow Prevention Device (BPD)

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Water and sewer services

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The City of Coffs Harbour - Managed Fields Update
FIELDS CLOSED 12.5.25 TO 13.5.25 & will be reassessed Wednesday - Bayldon Oval, Jetty Oval, Korora Oval, Nana Glen, McLean St Oval, Bray St, Richardson Pk Oval, Toormina Ovals, Bruce Barnier Oval, Fitzroy Oval, York St Oval,Wiigulga Grounds & LP3 (Baseball).
CLOSED for maintenance LP 1,2 & 4.
Synthetic Fields ARE OPEN

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