It was announced on 19 May 2015 by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) that Wollondilly Shire Council's application for a Special Rate Variation was approved in full.  The Special Rate Variation will include a 10.8% per annum rate rise for 4 years which will be retained in the rate base after this four year period. 

Prior to this announcement, Wollondilly Shire Council submitted an application to IPART on the 16th February 2015. Council's application is below:

Application Part A

Application Part B

Attachment 1 - Community Strategic Plan

Attachment 2 - Delivery Program

Attachment 3 - Long Term Financial Plan

Attachment 4 - TCorp Financial Assessment

Attachment 5 - Community Engagement Materials

Attachment 6A - Telephone Survey Report

Attachment 6B - Community Feedback: Redacted Submissions

Attachment 7 - Hardship Policy

Attachment 8 - Resolution to Apply for a Special Rate Variation

Attachment 9 - Certification

Attachment 10 - Asset Management Plan

Attachment 12 - Resolution to Adopt Revised Community Strategic Plan and/or Delivery Program

Attachments 13-16 - Extracts DOP

Attachments 17-20 - Extracts DOP

Attachment 21 - Advertisements for IP&R

Attachment 22 - Resourcing Strategy