Have your say on Council's future plans and budgets

Residents interested in helping Council finalise its plans and budget for next year are invited to get involved by having their say about the operational plan and delivery program.

Both plans were approved by Council on Tuesday for public exhibition and are now available on Council’s website and at the three Eurobodalla libraries and the main office in Moruya.

Council’s Operational Plan 2016-17 shows the services, key projects, capital works and infrastructure maintenance that Council intends to deliver in the final year of its 2013-17 Delivery Program.

Both plans are combined in one document and incorporate the budget, capital works program, and how rates will change. The draft fees and charges for 2016-17 are also on exhibition for comment.

General Manager Dr Catherine Dale says Council is looking to the future with key projects including the development of an Integrated Economic Growth and Development Strategy, new international tourism opportunities, and a comprehensive program of business development workshops.

“Other important projects outlined in the plans include provision of a new waste cell and specialty waste centre at Surf Beach, more streetscaping works in Batemans Bay, and the delivery of over $54 million of capital and renewal works in 2016-17.

“This year we will continue to implement our Fit for the Future actions, building on the work we have already done to consolidate our financial position and deliver for our community,” Dr Dale said.

“The opportunity to help develop our next four-year delivery program for the upcoming council term and review the Community Strategic Plan ‘One Community’ will also be widely promoted to the community in the year ahead.”

Residents can comment on the plans until Tuesday 24 May. To make a submission: