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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.

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 

Community Hall Booking:

To book the Community Hall please read the T&C below and then send the request email below.


*** Community Christmas Party 6th Dec 25 ***


Facebook Page

The Point Boston Community Committee uses the Point Boston East Bay Community Notice Board Facebook page to quickly communicate to owners and residents about day-to-day issues that sometimes happen in the community.  Owners, residents and tenants are encouraged to join this page:

Facebook: Point Boston East Bay Community Notice Board

All committee correspondence is sent out to lot owner from our body corporate management companies Whittles.

Lot owners can veiw and download all current and previous years committee's correspondence and at the Whittle's Owner's Portal.

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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 also applies to all significant alterations and additions to your lot. For full details, you MUST READ our By-Laws which include comprehensive Design Guidelines (See below). 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

IMPORTANT: No excavation or construction is to start on any residential Lot without first obtaining and supplying a copy of the relevant approvals from both the Point Boston Design Review Architect and the Lower Eyre Peninsula Council (available on the PlanSA portal).

All documents are to be supplied to -

Steve Geyer | Body Corporate Manager

176 Fullarton Rd Dulwich SA 5065

P: 08 8291 2300 | D: 08 8291 2325

E:Steve.Geyer@whittles.com.au

Before commencing any building works, the following steps must be taken:

    1. Water Meter Connection
      Contact our Body Corporation Manager, Steve Geyer at Whittles to arrange the connection of your water meter.
    2. Builder Induction
    3. Ensure your builder is fully inducted on the obligations and requirements outlined in the following:

    4. Compliance with Policies
      Familiarize yourself with our Cultural Heritage, Natural Vegetation, and Bushfire Management policies.

Construction of Additional Structures

The construction of sheds, fences or other structures will only be permitted if they are built contemporaneously with the construction of a dwelling and have prior DRA approval (refer to By-Law 6 and the Design Guideline 4 - Approval Procedure).

Amendments to the Guidelines

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. Additions to Approved Plans
    Any additions to approved plans will incur an additional fee, to be agreed upon with the Design Review Architect directly.

 

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.

Connection Fee for Wastewater Treatment System

In the By-laws the Connection fee is $8,000 (To be reviewed 2026)

General Community Information for New Owner

General Community Information  (As of August 2025)

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 Committee Representative

        Email: ptbostonnewbuilds@gmail.com (This email address is for Building, All Significant Alterations and Additions at Point Boston)

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Point Boston Newsletter

August 2025

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.

 

Editable Word documents - To help Lot owners to with the compiling their suggestions to charges to our By-laws in Nov 2025.

 

Point Boston Map Information

Point Boston Community Annual Schedule

Schedule information for septic tank servicing, dates for Body Corporate fees, water meter reading/fees and late payment fees.

Point Boston Community Annual Schedule

General Community Information for New Owner

General Community Information  (As of August 2025)

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

Firewood Collection Advice

The collection of timber for firewood within our community is prohibited. Timber collection for firewood purposes is detrimental to the biodiversity that we need to protect and preserve.

Barking Dogs

Refer to By-Law 11 - Keeping of pets

Issues with barking dogs is managed by the Lower Eyre Peninsula District Council. Please see: Barking Dog Kits & Diary

Animal Management

Refer to By-Law 11 - Keeping of Pets

Aniamal management is managed by the Lower Eyre Peninsula District Council. Please see: Animal Management

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Design Guidelines in Colour  – A copy of Appendix B of the By Laws.

Emergency Contact Telephone Numbers

EMERGENCY: Call Triple Zero (000) Police, Fire, Ambulance

Triple Zero Webpage: www.triplezero.gov.au/

Port Lincoln Police: 08 8688 3020

South Australia Police: www.police.sa.gov.au/

Country Fire Service (CFS): www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Point Boston Corporation Manager

T 08 8291 2325
W www.whittles.com.au
E  Steve.Geyer@whittles.com.a

Whittles After Hours Emergency Line: 1300 888 275

Helpful Phone Apps/Websites

Alert SA - Hazard Notification - https://www.alert.sa.gov.au/

BOM – SA Weather and Warnings - http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/

Power Outages Alerts - https://pamp.apps.sapowernetworks.com.au/

Bushfire Management Plan

The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) has advised that each individidual household must be solely responsible for their bushfire plan and maintenance of their fire fighting equipment. The Corporation is responsible for maintaining fire breaks and reducing plant growth around the residential development areas. This responsibility does not extend to vacant blocks.

All residents should have a household Bushfire Plan done before a bushfire threatens. The following information and links will help you in developing your plan:

Every Point Boston family should develop their own bushfire plan. Be responsible for your own safety.
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-a-fire-be-prepared/make-a-plan/

Residents are encouraged to understand what these are, and where the closest ones are to Point Boston.
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-a-fire-be-prepared/bushfire-safer-places/

Stay informed. Download the AlertSA app and set up your Watch zone/s
https://www.alert.sa.gov.au/

A simple explanation of what they are, and why they matter.
Point Boston is in the Lower Eyre Peninsula Fire Ban District.
Understand what you can, and can't do during the Fire Danger Season, and on a Total Fire Ban day
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/fire-danger-season-dates-permits.jsp

Understand what CFS warnings and advice mean, and know what to do when you receive them
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/warnings/incidents-warnings.jsp 

 

Things to consider as a Point Boston resident:

Point Boston is a beautiful part of the Eyre Peninsula. It is also in a fire prone area which could present some specific threats during a bushfire.

It's always best to prepare your family and property BEFORE bushfire season. Have a plan, practice it, test your equipment and know what to do if there is a fire nearby.

Remember:

 

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Native Vegetation Management Plan

In 2003 a survey of the Point Boston Peninsula was conducted on behalf of the South Australian Mariculture Pty Ltd. The report details some rare plant and bird species as well as some feral weeds and animal infestations.

The Corporation is now the owner of this land. By working with local and State Government agencies we aim to prevent further degradation and enhance the precious environment within our peninsula.

Point Boston Community Native Vegetation Management Plan 2025-2035  

What you should Plant

Eyre Peninsula Coastal Action Plan

Fire resistant native insectary plants found in South Australia

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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 Structure

The committee has 8 members in total.

Committee Roles

Presiding Member     - Strategic including planning/relationships/partnerships/Chair meetings

Treasurer                   - Finance including Sewage connection fees/septic tank sales management/Invoices

Secretary                  - Recreational Facilities/Community Engagement/Management of the Community Hub

Committee Member  - Community Hub and facilities -hiring of the hall and community use of the community garden

Committee Member   - Bushfire and Environment - includes weed and pest control as per the Native Vegetation Management
                                     Plan and compliance with the Bushfire Management Plan

Committee Member   - Water Services - includes absorbs beds and associated infrastructure (sewage and mains water)

Committee Member   - Community Infrastructure - includes maintenance of roads/fencing/buildings

Committee Member   - New Builds including power, communication initiatives such as a New Build Plan


Whittles Body Corporate Manager:  Steve Geyer 

Our 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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Please note that changes to the By-laws, Design Guidelines and the Plumbing Guide were completed in March 2022. These are now available in a single By-law document.

Community Notices

 

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General Enquiries, Suggestions, Complaints and Maintenance Issues

All enquiries, suggestions, complaints and maintenance issues and any correspondence to the Management Committee must be made through our Corporation Manager.

Body Corporate Manager: Steve Geyer
T: 08 8291 2325
W: www.whittles.com.au
E: Steve.Geyer@whittles.com.au

Whittles After Hours Emergency

Building - Noncompliant Structures

Damien McQillan Archtects
E:  dm@dmadesign.com.au
W: www.dmadesign.com.au

Point Boston New Builds Committee Representative

        Email: ptbostonnewbuilds@gmail.com (Building, All Significant Alterations and Additions at Point Boston only)

 

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Useful Links             

South Australian Country Fire Service -  www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Environment Protection Authority - www.epa.sa.gov.com.au

Lower Eyre Council - www.lowereyrepeninsula.sa.gov.au

Whittles          - www.whittles.com.au

Coastwatch    - www.coastwatch.com.au

Fishwatch       - www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishwatch

Birdwatch       - www.birdssa.asn.au

Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board - www.landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/about-us/ep-landscape-board

SA Department of Health - www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

SA Department of Environment and Water - www.environment.sa.gov.au

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