2025/26 Schedule of Fees and Charges

Each year, the Town is required to review its fees and charges schedule.

In proposing any changes, we must consider a range of factors, including community needs, the increasing cost of delivering services, and the broader financial environment in which we operate.  

The fees and charges for 2025/26 are proposed to increase, on average, by 4%. Many will remain at their current rate.

The cost to the Town of delivering services continues to increase. These costs include staff and contractor expenses, utilities, technology costs, materials, maintenance and repairs, and the provision of safety and security.

We have taken into consideration the importance of continuing to provide a range of vital community services for residents and have proposed to maintain or decrease some of the fees and charges to reflect that.

 You can find a full list of the proposed fees and charges 2025/26 here

The existing fees and charges waiver policy still applies

We welcome community feedback on the proposed 2025/26 fees and charges schedule. Please send your feedback to council@porthedland.wa.gov.au or by mail at PO Box 41, Port Hedland, WA, 6721.

All submissions must be received by 5pm on Friday 6 June 2025.

A summary of the proposals include:

Waste

South Hedland landfill gate fees remain free to residents.

Commercial waste gate fees are proposed to increase.

Community ovals and parks

Most of the community ovals and park hire fees are not proposed for any change.

Pools

There is no proposed change to aquatic entry fees.

Aquatic centre rental fees and swimming lesson fees are proposed to increase by 4%.

Wanangkura Stadium
There is no proposed change to personal training, creche and squash court hire fees.

Gym membership fees are proposed to increase by 4%.

JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub
New fees for family and school holiday passes have been created.

Art Centre and Events

Fees for hiring the Matt Dann theatre have been simplified, and standard equipment packages have been created.

Environmental Health
Fees for Trading in Public Places licences are proposed to be reduced.

Fees for reinspection are proposed to increase by $50.  

Asbestos sampling is proposed to increase by $35.

Ranger Services
Ranger services fees have mostly remained at current rates.

The fees for seizure and impounding of cats have increased.

You can find a full list of the proposed fees and charges 2025/26 here 

2024/25 Schedule of Fees and Charges

The Town of Port Hedland 2024/25 Fees and Charges Schedule is now available.

Get a digital copy below or visit the Civic Centre to access a hard copy – For any enquiries, please email council@porthedland.wa.gov.au or give us a call on (08) 9158 9300.

2024/2025 Schedule of Fees & Charges [PDF 470 KB]