Swan Hill Rural City Council's 2023/24 draft budget has been released and residents can now have their say.
Council's Mayor, Cr McPhee said the draft budget is committed to maintaining services through efficiency and strong financial management, while also providing a positive capital works program to be proud of.
"Our 2023/24 budget plans for a rate rise of 3.5% as set by the Essential Services Commission, and we will continue our focus of striving for efficient, high-quality services and facilities for our community, as well as delivering a superior capital works program," he said.
Cr Les McPhee said the draft budget planned for several projects that were set to be delivered across the municipality, in partnership with the State and Federal government.
"It's an exciting time for our Local Government with many projects on the horizon or set to commence soon - I encourage you to read our draft budget thoroughly.
"Community members are now invited to provide feedback regarding the draft budget," he said.
The draft budget is now available by clicking here, or by contacting Council offices.
All draft budget submissions should be received by 4pm Friday 19 May 2023.
Community members can provide feedback online or in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, Swan Hill Rural City Council, PO Box 488, Swan Hill VIC 3585.
Make a submission on the draft budget
Key dates
Friday, 19 May at 4pm – Submissions to the draft budget close
Tuesday, 30 May – Special Council Meeting to receive and hear submissions. If no submissions are received, Council will consider whether to amend or adopt the budget at this meeting.
Tuesday, 6 June - Special Council Meeting. If submissions are received, Council will consider submissions at this meeting.
Tuesday, 13 June - Ordinary Council Meeting where Council will look to adopt the budget if not done so beforehand.
We are delighted our 2023/24 budget will include:
- Robinvale Leisure Centre Splash Park ($0.5M)
- Centenary Park Nature Play Precinct ($1.4M)
- Art Gallery redevelopment ($6.6M)
- Cultural and Tourism Hub development ($5.0M)
- Waste management site compliance and improvements ($3.86M)
- Empower Youth Initiative ($0.21M)
- Swan Hill Stormwater Model & Strategy ($0.16M)
- Street lighting upgrades ($0.11M)
- Tower Hill Stage 16 ($1.8M)
- Robinvale Skate Park ($0.29M)
- Sealed Roads renewal works ($4.8M)
- Unsealed Roads renewal works ($1.1M)
- Renewal works to community buildings ($0.44M)
- Footpath replacement ($0.60M
- Data & Technology Strategy ($1.05M)
- Continued funding for Swan Hill Riverfront Masterplan projects ($0.62M)
- Planning, design and consultation for Karinie Street Reconstruction ($0.15M)
- Swan Hill Showgrounds Precinct – Master Planning ($0.16M)
- And much more.
