In the Proposed Budget 2019-20, we have made decisions that will provide for a significant investment in a number of projects that will provide services to our community and place you at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to improving our community's experience with Council and the optimisation of our services.
The Proposed Budget has been prepared in-line with our commitment to sustainable budgeting, responsible financial management and the State Government’s rate cap for 2019-20. This budget continues to implement the outcomes of the 10-year Boroondara Community Plan, adopted by Council in 2018 following a consultation program that heard from more than 11,800 Boroondara residents.
Food Organics and Green Waste Organic serviceOne important initiative aligned with community expectations and environmental challenges is the implementation of a Food Organics and Green Waste Organic service (FOGO). Previously planned to be introduced in 2022-23, we've decided to bring forward this environmental initiative to the forthcoming financial year. FOGO will provide the ability to process all forms of food waste into recycled products and, as a result, will reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.