Last Chance To Provide Feedback On Proposed Special Rate Variation

There is just one week left to have your say on the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) which aims to increase ordinary rates by 10.5 per cent (including the assumed 3 per cent rate peg) annually for three consecutive years.

This increase would commence for 2024/25 to 2026/27 (a cumulative total increase of 34.9 per cent) and be retained permanently in Council’s base rate.

Submissions close at 4 pm on Thursday, August 31.

Find information about the proposed SRV and provide feedback at https://www.griffith.nsw.gov.au/srvhaveyoursay.com.au.

Griffith Mayor, Doug Curran has urged residents to visit the SRV Have Your Say page and use the Rate Estimator to find out how the increase will impact them.

“It’s vitally important that we hear from our community,” Mayor Curran said.

“I strongly encourage people to submit their feedback to ensure that all relevant information is available to Councillors for an informed decision on whether or not to apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for the proposed Special Rate Variation.

“We’ve already received more than 100 submissions and I thank each and every one of those residents who have taken the time.

“Council appreciates the community's engagement and looks forward to reaching a decision that best serves the interests of all residents.”

Following the public consultation period, a further report will be considered by Council on Tuesday October 24.

At that meeting Council will make a final decision as to whether it will apply to IPART for the Special Rate Variation. If IPART approves the application, the first stage of the increase will be effective in July 2024.

Residents can also submit their views via email to admin@griffith.nsw.gov.au, by mail to PO Box 485 Griffith, 2680, or through the online submission.

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