Opportunity For Public to Comment on Council's 2022/23 Budget and Plans

Following the endorsement of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), the supporting documents—the draft Delivery Program 2022–2026, draft Operational Plan and Budget 2022–2023 and draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2022–2032—have gone on public exhibition and are available for public comment until 4 pm Monday 20 June 2022.

Moree Plains Shire Council Mayor Mark Johnson said the wheels for the Shire’s future are in motion, however community input is still needed for the draft documents to help solidify the delivery plans.

Council is budgeting a $748,171 surplus in 2022-2023, with a breakdown of the surplus in the following funds, General Fund $49,382, Water Fund $402,078, Sewer Fund $296,711.

“We are in a strong position to deliver priority infrastructure projects in the coming years. Right now, is our chance to prepare for the long haul and build upon our continuing success.

The drafts for the Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget and Long-Term Financial Plan are just as crucial as the CSP to our Shire’s future. I encourage everyone to review and comment on them”, added Mayor Johnson.

The Delivery Program 2022–2026 is designed as a single point of reference for all principal activities undertaken by Council during its term of office. It is Council’s commitment to the community on how it will work towards the goals set in the CSP. All Council plans, projects, activities and funding allocations must be directly linked to the Delivery Program.

Reviewed every financial year, the Operational Plan and Budget 2022–2023 is a sub-set of the Delivery Program. It details what programs, projects and activities Council will undertake and how Council will fund them.

The Long-Term Financial Plan 2022–2032 is a decade-long plan, which is reviewed and updated annually. The Plan aids Council in making financially sustainable decisions and how the commitments, made in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan, are resourced.  Council is forecasting net operating surpluses over the next 10 years.

Council’s Acting General Manager Scot MacDonald said the Moree Plains is planning for growth with improved agricultural conditions, the development of the Special Activation Precinct and the construction of the Inland Rail. Sound financial management by Council positions the region to take advantage of these factors and ensure the organisation can deliver core services to Moree and the wider community.

Some highlights of the Budget are $77million for capital and non-capital projects including $16million for rural and urban roads; preliminary design work for sewer and drainage improvements in Pallamallawa; a range of community infrastructure improvements in Moree, Mungindi, and villages.

Public comment submissions close at 4 pm on Monday 20 June 2022 and should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or posted to General Manager, PO BOX 420, Moree NSW 2400.

Draft documents can be accessed at the following links or viewed at the Moree Customer Service Centre, Moree Community Library and Mungindi Library:

For any other enquiries, please contact Council on 6757 3222.