Tallong Park Association

Tallong Park Estate – Vision and Governance Framework

Vision Statement

TPE Vision
Tallong Park Estate operates under a shared governance model designed to protect the character, amenity, and long-term value of the estate.

Vision Statement

Legal and Governance Documents

Tallong Park Estate is governed by three core instruments:

1. 88B Covenant

A legally binding instrument that defines procedures, rules, and restrictions relating to land use and building within the estate.

Referenced instruments

2. Constitution

The Constitution of the Tallong Park Association Inc establishes governance, membership, and operational rules.

3. Local Rules

Operational rules supporting the Constitution and Covenant.

Estate Governance

Management Committee

  • Up to eight resident volunteers

  • Elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), typically held in December

  • Responsible for:

    • Estate management and compliance

    • Budgeting and financial planning

    • Oversight in line with the Corporate Governance Plan

  • Committee meets monthly

  • Residents may attend meetings by contacting the Association office

Annual General Meeting

  • Held within six months of the end of the financial year

  • Elects the Management Committee

  • Approves the annual budget

Ownership Structure

  • Each residential lot is Torrens Title (individually owned)

  • Community land and shared facilities are owned collectively by all Association members

  • All Development Applications:

    • Must be approved by the Management Committee

    • Must comply with the 88B Covenant, Constitution, and Local Rules

    • Are submitted to Goulburn Mulwaree Council only after estate approval

Association Fees

  • An annual levy applies to each lot

  • Funds are split between:

    • Working Account – day-to-day operations and maintenance

    • Capital Account – generates interest to support the Working Account

  • Levy increases are minimised where possible

  • Sustained low interest rates have resulted in increases exceeding CPI in recent years

Utilities and Services

Electricity

  • Power available to each lot

  • Supply and costs are the responsibility of individual residents

Phone and Internet

  • Landline access available to each lot

  • Phone and ADSL internet services are resident-funded

Mobile Coverage

  • Coverage varies significantly by provider across the estate

Water

  • Residents are responsible for their own water supply

  • Typically managed via multiple rainwater tanks

  • Tankered water available at resident cost

  • Limited non-potable bore water allocation available

Sewerage

  • Each lot manages its own effluent disposal

  • Septic systems must comply with:

    • 88B Covenant

    • Association Constitution

    • Local Rules

    • Local government regulations

Waste and Rubbish

  • No kerbside garbage collection

  • Residents receive a council card for free use of waste facilities

Waste Management Centres

Marulan – Wilson Drive

  • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

  • Friday & Monday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

  • Closed public holidays

  • Closed from 12:00pm Christmas Eve

Goulburn – off Common Street

  • Seven days: 8:00am – 4:00pm

  • Closed public holidays

  • Closed from 12:00pm Christmas Eve

 

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