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The Point Boston Peninsula is a community development that stretches over 750 hectares of natural peninsula about approximately 18 kms from Port Lincoln, South Australia. It is ideally located for weekend getaways or as a place to live and enjoy life.
- A Scheme description and By-Laws protect the integrity of this development area and help maintain and preserve the natural heritage across the peninsula. The Community Corporation currently consists of 207 Lot holders with the potential to build 247 dwellings in the East Bay precinct. Lot holders collectively own around 650ha of land mainly designated as native bushland.
- The Corporation has its own scalable environmentally friendly wastewater treatment system which involves large underground sand filters and uses plant transpiration to dispose of treated waste water and nutrients.
- A Community Corporation Committee formed by lot holders is responsible for the management of common property - including land and infrastructure. The Committee is also responsible for ensuring the By-Laws and the Scheme Description are upheld.
For further information or to contact the committee please contact our Body Corporation Manager - Steve Geyer at Whittles on 08 8291 2325 or Steve.Geyer@whittles.com.au
Overview
All applications to build at Point Boston must be certified by our Design Review Architect (See details below) before submission to the Lower Eyre Council. This requirement applies to all significant alterations and additions. For full details, please refer to our By-Laws which include comprehensive Design Guidelines. The Point Boston New Builds representative (See details below) can be contacted for any clarification concerns regarding you application to our Design Review Architect.
Pre-Construction Requirements
Before commencing any building works, the following steps must be taken:
- Water Meter Connection
Contact our Body Corporation Manager, Steve Geyer at Whittles to arrange the connection of your water meter.
- Builder Induction
Ensure your builder is fully inducted on the obligations outlined in the Scheme Description, By-Laws and Point Boston Site Requirements for New Builds and Extensions
- Compliance with Policies
Familiarize yourself with our Cultural Heritage, Natural Vegetation, and Bushfire Management policies.
Wastewater Treatment System
To complement the “Absorbs” environmental wastewater treatment system, the Corporation will only approve the ‘Access all in One 5000’ septic tank as the primary wastewater system for Point Boston. For supply, delivery and installation details, please contact Trevor Castley of All Water Plumbing on 0427 521 544. (Please note that installation and delivery does not have to be done by All Water plumbing) Note that some low-lying properties may require larger pumps than those typically installed.
Construction of Additional Structures
The construction of sheds or other structures will only be permitted if they are built contemporaneously with the construction of a dwelling (refer to By-Law 6).
Connection Fee Update
Due to positive budget outcomes, the Management Committee has decided to reduce the connection fee to the Corporation's sewage system to $5,000 (previously $8,000 as stated in Design Guidelines 5.19).
Amendments to the Guidelines
- Design Review Submission
Submit color copies of all required documents directly to the Design Review Architect, Damien McQuillan. Please send your submission as a PDF file to dm@emqdesign.com.au or by mail to: PO Box 1916, Port Lincoln SA 5607
- Design Review Application Fee
A fee of $500.00 plus GST is payable to Damien McQuillan Architect. This fee includes a post-build inspection prior to occupation.
- Additions to Approved Plans
Any additions to approved plans will incur an additional fee, to be agreed upon with the Design Review Architect directly.
Contact Information
For any inquiries, please reach out to our Body Corporation Manager, Steve Geyer at Whittles: 08 8291 2325
Design Review Architect Contact Information
Damien McQuillan Architect Pty Ltd
Point Boston New Builds Representative
Email: ptbostonnewbuilds@gmail.com (This email address is for New Builds only)
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PBCC By-Laws and Scheme Description
The Point Boston By-Laws and Scheme description apply to all members Corporation and will apply to all fututure developments at Point Boston.
Water Bills
All residents have a water meter to record SA Water usage. Water bills (usage only) will be sent out bi-annually as part of your Corporation levies. Lot holders will not receive an SA Water service/sewage charge) SA Drinking Water Profile
Wastewater Treatment System
Primary Wastewater Treatment - To compliment the “Absorbs” environmental wastewater treatment system the Corporation will only approve the ‘Access all in One 5000’ septic tank as the primary wastewater system at Point Boston.
Please contact Trevor Castley – All Water Plumbing on 0427 521 544 for supply and installation.
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Cultural Heritage Awareness Plan
There are a number of Aboriginal sites within the Point Boston Peninsula. Although the location of these areas will not be publicised it is important that all members are aware of their legal responsibilities.
Native Vegetation
Our Point Boston Community Native Vegetation Management Plan 2025-2035 was developed to improve the health and viability of the native vegetation in protected areas, along with ongoing management, protection and improvement of all areas of native vegetation.
The map of Point Boston below shows areas used as a clearance offset and deemed by DEW to be of Significant Environmental Benefit. These areas will be maintained as Native Vegetation by the Corporation.
Point Boston Community Native Vegetation Management Plan 2025-2035
Significant Environmental Benefit Map
What should I do if I discover:
Aboriginal sites or objects or human remains
If human remains are discovered, stop any works immediately, contact the SA Police on 131 444
Local Indigenous Community
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council Inc - T: 08 8682 6677
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Point Boston Committee
The committee has 8 members in total.
Committee Roles
Presiding Member - Strategic including planning/relationships/partnerships/Invoices
Treasurer - Finance including Sewage connection fees/septic tank sales management/Invoices
Secretary - Recreational Facilities/Community Engagement/Management of the Community Hub
• Community Hub and facilities -hiring of the hall and community use of the community garden
• Bushfire and Evironment - includes weed and pest control as per the Native Vegetation Management Plan and compliance with the Bushfiehfire Management Plan
• Water Services - includes absorbs beds and associated infrastructure (sewage and mains water)
• Community Infrastructure - includes maintenance of roads/fencing/buildings
• New Builds including power, communication initiatives such as a New Build Plan
Whittles Body Corporate Manager: Steve Geyer
Groundskeeper: Michael Smith
Please note that about $185 per Lot goes to Whittles mangement fees (unchanged for the last 5 years).This is about 15% less than the fees Whittles charges for other Corporations.
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