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Budget Strikes Balance for a Growing Community
City of Rockingham 30 Jun 2023
Date30 June 2023

The City of Rockingham Council adopted the 2023/2024 Annual Budget at its ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 27 June 2023.

The budget is based on a rate increase of 3.9%, well below inflation and in line with Council’s expectations to limit inflationary pressure on ratepayers. This equates to an extra $1.65 week for the average residence. The City’s aim is to keep cost increases to a minimum while continuing to service the needs of its growing population.

Mayor Deb Hamblin said rates were a vital contribution to the City’s ability to meet the community’s service delivery and infrastructure expectations. 

“The impact that inflation is having on ratepayers was a key consideration in the formulation of this budget which is focused on striking a balance between current financial realities and planning for future needs,” Mayor Hamblin said.

While there are many projects underway in the City, the major community-based infrastructure projects included in this budget are:

Aqua Jetty Stage Two ($29.3 million).Stan Twight Reserve Clubroom Extension ($.52 million).Baldivis Outdoor Recreation Space ($2.24 million).Baldivis Sports Complex Outdoor Courts and Pavilion ($4.25 million). The budget also supports the City’s continued delivery of vital services such as waste collection, its four libraries, maintenance of hundreds of reserves and sporting facilities, SmartWatch vehicle safety patrols and LitterBusters. The City will also continue to provide its wide range of popular free community events.   

“It is important to highlight that the State’s agency Landgate has conducted its three-yearly revaluation of all properties in the City. As a result the adjustment to rates will not be consistent across the City, so some ratepayers may see a greater or lesser increase than others.”

There are multiple ways to pay rates including Rates Smoothing, instalments and alternate payment arrangements. Credit card options are also available. The City also has a Financial Hardship Policy for residential and small business ratepayers experiencing difficulty paying their rates. 

Source: City of Rockingham : Budget Strikes Balance for a Growing Community
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