Council is proposing to spend $80.132 million to maintain, redevelop, renew, and improve assets during the 2024-25 financial year.

This would provide for a robust, yet responsible, progam that allows Council to meet the needs and aspirations of a growing community while strategically planning to ensure a sustainable future.

Key projects by Service Category proposed for 2024/25 include:

• $22.062 million to improve Council-owned roads, laneways and footpaths across the municipality
• $0.959 million to develop and improve bike infrastructure throughout the municipality
• $4.633 million for public realm upgrades
• $8.610 million for parks, open spaces and gardens in capital improvements
• $321k million in drainage improvements
• $4.017 million for sport and recreational facilities
• $9.763 million for Aquatic and Leisure Centres
• $7.014 million for early years and young people and community centres, arts and libraries.

Ward spend

The breakdowns by wards below reflect an allocation that is equitable, not necessarily equal, that is based on a range of factors including community needs and priorities highlighted in conversations on the Proposed Budget, and feedback shared with us in the Annual Community Satisfaction Survey.

This information can also be found in the Budget Companion. For a more detailed breakdown of the proposed capital works spend, download a copy of the Proposed Annual Budget 2024/25.