Request permit to moor for more than 48 hours

Terms and Conditions

This booking is not confirmed until this form has been submitted and approved.

A Houseboat can be Moored at a Council Reserve for 48 hours at no charge.

I will ensure that the person/s organising the function also abide by these conditions.

The applicant has the authority to bind the hirer.

Conditions of hire

1. The hire fee includes, where provided, the use of furniture, fittings, kitchen facilities and the public address system.
2. The Council expressly reserves the right in its absolute discretion to refuse to accept any hire or to cancel any hire already made and the Council shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage or otherwise in consequence of the exercise of this right.
3. Payment for the hire, including a bond where applicable, must be made in advance, at the Local Government Centre 2 Seventh Street Murray Bridge. The bond shall only be refunded if the conditions of hire are met to the satisfaction of Council.
4. Keys issued to the Hirer must be returned to Council on the next working day.
5. Hiring of any part of a facility is on the understanding that some or other part of the facility may be simultaneously hired by another group.
6. The Hirer agrees to indemnify Council against all loss or damage which may occur to the Hirer’s goods, equipment or its displays during the time that such goods, equipment or displays are lodged in the hired facility or anywhere upon Council property.
7. The Hirer shall accept full responsibility for the safety of all persons associated with the function, including organisers, participants and guests. This responsibility shall extend to non-associated persons who pass through the area during the period of hire.
8. The Hirer shall effect and maintain at their cost, a public liability insurance policy to a minimum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) per claim or such higher amount as Council may determine appropriate from time to time. Proof of currency shall be submitted to Council with the hiring request. Council may, at its discretion, cover the hire under its own public liability insurance policy for casual hirers, which in Council’s opinion is of a low risk nature. This does not cover sporting associations or registered bodies (i.e. associations or bodies that are a legal entity).
9. The Hirer shall be responsible for the cost of making good any damage caused to the buildings, furniture, fittings or equipment arising out of and in the course of his or her hire, reasonable wear and tear alone excepted.
10. The Hirer shall not display or distribute material which is of a libellous or defamatory nature.
11. Smoking is not permitted in any area of the buildings or near entrances.
12. Confetti, rice and similar throw away materials are not permitted inside buildings or near entrances.
13. Fireworks are not permitted during any hire of Council facilities.
14. Any open flames including candles are not permitted in any buildings.
15. Nails, screws, or any other fastenings must not be driven into or attached in any way to walls, floors, furniture or fittings, and the hanging of streamers, flags, bunting or other decorations or the erection or placing of any structures is not allowed unless with the permission of Council.
16. The Hirer must leave the facility/reserve in a clean condition and all goods, properties or materials brought in by the Hirer or any person on the Hirer’s behalf must be removed before the expiration of the hiring. The hirer shall remove all rubbish from the facility or place it in a waste receptacle. Council reserves the right to charge for any costs incurred for cleaning and/or the collection and disposal of waste associated with the conduct of a booked event.
17. Council reserves the right to charge a fee for electricity used. This fee will be determined and based upon assessed usage of electricity during the period of hire.
18. Connection or interference with the electrical installation, public address, sound system, stage fittings or other properties is not allowed without the permission of Council.
19. No electrical equipment or instruments are to be used unless approval has been granted.
20. At any function, the hirer shall promptly comply with any directions given by the Council’s authorised officer in connection with table and/or seating arrangements, and the storage, preparation and serving of foodstuffs, or any form of liquid refreshments.
21. The Hirer shall be responsible for the payment of fees to emergency services for attendances as a result of the Hirer or the Hirer’s guests or visitors setting off any alarm accidentally or negligently.
22. Where amplified sound is required for an event, the Hirer shall ensure compliance with the current Noise Control Act. Noise from the facility shall not be audible within any habitable room between the hours of 12 midnight and 8 am.
23. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited on Council property. Limited Liquor Licence applications can be obtained from Police Stations. Applications must be approved by the Liquor Licencing Commission in conjunction with Council.
24. The sale of food is not permitted without the permission of Council.
25. Where applicable, the Hirer is responsible for advising the Police of the event and making all arrangements in regard to traffic and crowd control.
26. Any concerns shall be immediately reported to Council, and other potential hazards, including but not limited to glass, metal, stones etc. shall be removed from the area by the Hirer.
27. On completion of the hire, all doors are to be locked and lights, fans and air conditioning turned off.
28. If less than seven (7) working days notice is given for cancellation of a booking the hiring charge will not be refunded.
29. No activities of a potentially offensive nature shall be undertaken for publicly accessible functions. Such activities include but are not limited to adult entertainment (live or recorded sexually explicit entertainment, political rallies, religious or spiritual ceremonies other than wedding services).
30. Hirers must still seek permission for, and comply with any legislated requirement pertaining to any other activity which has not been specifically addressed in this document. Other agencies from Which permission may need to be obtained include, but are not limited to:
    - Environment Protection Authority;
    - Country and/or Metropolitan Fire Services;
    - SA Police;
    - Rural City of Murray Bridge (for activities not covered by this permit e.g. selling of food stuffs);
    - Neighbouring properties;
    - Liquor Licencing Commission.