The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved Gunnedah Shire Council’s proposed rate increase of 26.7 per cent over the next four years.
It’ll generate an extra $5.8-million for council.
Average residential rates are expected to increase by between $26 and $53 in the next financial year, with total increases of between $118 and $238.
Council applied for the increase to improve its financial position and fund loans to pay for road works and maintenance.
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