The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 provides for the making of a pyrite remediation scheme by the Pyrite Resolution Board for certain dwellings affected by significant pyrite damage. The report of the independent Pyrite Panel (July 2012) provides the framework for the remediation scheme and the eligibility criteria are reflective of the conclusions and recommendations of the report. The Panel was clear in its view that only dwellings with significant damage due to pyritic heave should be remediated and that it would be unreasonable to expect dwellings not exhibiting such damage to be included.
The scheme, which was published by the Board in February 2014, was developed having regard to the recommendations set out in the report of the independent Pyrite Panel and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Act. One of the eligibility criteria under the scheme is that an application to the Board must be accompanied by a Building Condition Assessment with a Damage Condition Rating of 2. To date the Pyrite Resolution Board has received almost 600 applications, the vast majority of which have met this eligibility requirement.
Dwellings with a Damage Condition Rating of 1 with progression do not qualify under the scheme although some may be considered for inclusion at a later stage if the Board is satisfied that exceptional circumstances apply in accordance with the provisions of section 17 of the Act. I understand that all relevant information will be considered by the Board in advance of making any decisions in these matters.
