Key messages
- Fees for 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 are set out in Table 1.
- Fees are automatically scheduled to increase on 1 July each year.
- Cooling tower registration fees are exempt from GST.
- The department may issue a refund.
Cooling tower registration fees
You must pay the registration fee when your application is approved by the department.
The registration fees are charged per cooling tower.
It is an offence to operate an unregistered cooling tower.
Table.1 Cooling tower registration fees
Cooling tower registration fees are exempt of GST under Division 81 of the Goods and Services Act 1999.
| Duration | Registration fee per tower |
| 1 year | $126.10 |
| 2 years | $235.30 |
| 3 years | $344.60 |
Cooling tower registration refund
To obtain a refund, you must complete the online refund form(opens in a new window). You are required to provide proof of any payment/s in support of your application.
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