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Mayor's Message

The celebrations for the 200 years of settlement of the Sorell District were highly successful. The dedicated members of the organising committees and the community must be congratulated on their efforts and support for the events in March.

The banners on the new light poles in the main street of Sorell are a tribute to our 200 year heritage.

The transfer of water and sewerage services to three Tasmanian Regional Authorities heralds a new era in Local Government. Those residents who were previously rated for water and sewerage by Council will now receive a separate rates notice from the regulatory authority, Southern Water.

The small increase in Council's general rate can be justified and reflects the expectations of residents in this rapidly growing municipality.

New commercial facilities within the Sorell area, the promise of a LILAC (Learning and Information Network Centre) and GP Super Clinic will see the municipality prosper and Council remain sustainable.

Our Council is currently working with six other neighbouring councils in an endeavour to provide cost efficiencies to residents, whilst maintaining an acceptable level of service.

The recent heavy rains have provided welcome relief from the many years of drought in the South East. The promise of "greener pastures" not only for farmers could be realised within the Sorell Municipality over the next few years.

Mayor Carmel Torenius

CHANGES IN GENERAL RATES 2009-2010

Rebates which no longer exist are

• Rural Rebate
• Farm Rebate

These have been replaced by the following:

• Large land holding remission
• Drought assistance remission

Any land less than 50 hectares may be eligible for a remission if the land is used for intensive farming, cultural, heritage or environmental purposes.  (These cases will be individually assessed by the General Manager).

Remissions retained:

• First home buyers remission
• New Business remission
• Hardship resulting from current changes to rating structure (each case to be individually assessed by the General Manager)

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Rating strategy 2009 -2011

Farming sector remissions 2009-2010