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and bridges. The main constraint that

it has faced is the problem of rate

capping which has been prevalent in

New South Wales for the last 40 years.

The minor increases in rates that are

allowedunder ratepeggingdonotpermit

the backlog of work to be addressed.

It is even more difficult to take up

enhancements to meet the increasing

demand from a growing population.

For instance, an existing road may

be six metres in width but modern

standards require an enhancement

to eight metres. This factor greatly

increases the amount of funds

required and can prove to be a major

drain on Council’s limited resources.

Another issue faced by many Councils,

including Great Lakes Council, has

been the demand from the community

for a host of services that were

traditionally not provided. Traditionally

Council work was restricted to ‘roads,

rates and rubbish’, but now there is a

great demand for community services.

This presents a dilemma to Councils

across the state and has resulted

in their gradual transformation.

Of

course,

Councils

cannot

neglect their basic functions and

continue to provide and maintain