At the Tuesday 27 April 2021 Ordinary Meeting, Council authorised the public exhibition of the draft 2021/22 Annual Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges until Monday 31 May 2021.

This plan is one of our most important documents as it demonstrates our commitment to the community and outlines the projects that are proposed to be delivered in the coming financial year to achieve the longer-term community goals and priorities as detailed in the Community Strategic Plan.

These documents also detail the budget required to deliver on key infrastructure projects, maintain and improve roads, footpaths, parks, buildings, sporting fields and other Council assets throughout the region.

Great places to live don't just happen - they are built upon a shared commitment to out community's future.

The 2021/22 Draft Annual Operational Plan includes Council’s biggest ever budget with a total spend of $251 million due largely to the $106.4 million capital works program to improve local facilities and infrastructure. There is a small cash surplus of almost $150,000.

Key programs funded in the draft budget include;

• $21,348,779 on sealed roads and $5,126,917 on unsealed roads
• $3,821,762 for bridges
• $4,797,015 towards maintaining quality parks, gardens, reserves, showgrounds and open spaces
• $4,025694 to active sporting facilities and grounds
• $18,026,654 for the planning, construction, maintenance and management wastewater infrastructure
• $17,810,580 for waste management and resource recovery; and
• $21,294,363 to plan construct, maintain and manage water infrastructure

Our consultation period for the Annual Operation Plan including fees and charges has now closed. The consultation period was 1-13 May, 2021.

Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the plan you can read the Engagement Summary here.