Flood Certificate Terms & Conditions

Certificate Application:

•  You will need to sign the applicant's declaration on the application form to accept the terms and conditions listed on the form.
•  The information provided in the Flood Certificate is provided in good faith and in accordance with the provisions of Section 733 of the Local Government Act 1993.
• The certificate will provide flooding information for the area in the vicinity of the above property. This information can be used to assist in understanding the extent of flooding affecting the property and can be used to assist in preparation of a Flood Risk Management Report in accordance with Section E – Water of Leichhardt Development Control Plan (DCP2013). It is recommended that the information in the certificate be interpreted by a suitably qualified professional.
• The certificate will include two pages; a cover page with an explanation of the information provided, and the second page will be a figure providing information on the flooding behaviour in the area. The figure includes peak water levels, depths and flow rates for the 100-year ARI and peak water levels for the Probable Maximum Flood event.
• The flood levels provided are based on available information including numerical modelling results from studies undertaken on behalf of Council

Application Declaration: 

• The information provided in the Flood Certificate is provided in good faith and in accordance with the provisions Section 733 of the Local Government Act 1993.
• The certificate will provide flooding information or the area in the vicinity of the above property. This information can be used to assist in understanding the extent of flooding affecting the property and can be used to assist in preparation of a Flood Risk Management Report in accordance with Section E – Water of Leichhardt Development Control Plan (DCP2013). It is recommended that the information in the certificate be interpreted by  suitably qualified professional.
• The certificate will include two pages; a cover page with an explanation the information and the second page will figure providing information on the flooding behaviour the area. The figure includes peak water levels, depths and flow rates for the 100year ARI and peak water levels for the Probable Maximum Flood event.
• The flood levels provided are based on available information including numerical modelling results from studies undertaken on behalf of Council.
• I have read, understood and agree with the above terms for the issuance of a Flood Certificate.
• I declare that all the information in the application is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct
• I understand that Council will not commence processing of my application until such time as fees are paid.  I agree to pay the fees within 7 days of receipt of an invoice from Council.  I understand that if the fees are not paid, the application will be rejected and returned to me.