Wyndham Council seeks feedback on Draft Budget 2024-25

Wyndham Council is seeking community feedback on its 2024-25 Draft Budget, which includes improvements to roads, revamped parks and open spaces and active transport improvements.

Wyndham Mayor Cr Jennie Barrera said: “The $164.5 million we’ve allocated to capital works aims to finish what we started as we come to the end of our Council term and continues to build the infrastructure to cater for our ever-growing population.”

“We are proud to have delivered 250 capital works projects during this Council term, including $100 million in road upgrades, 15 new and upgraded sports facilities, seven community centres and 400 kilometres of new footpaths.”

“Reducing traffic congestion and improving road safety remains a key focus for Council, and in this Draft Budget we’re proposing to spend $52.6 million to improve, build, upgrade and repair local roads, footpath renewal and our Active Transport Network.”

“Wyndham City remains the fastest growing municipality in Australia – and while that brings many benefits, it also increases cost pressures.”

“This budget strikes the balance between being fiscally responsible while delivering the infrastructure and services our community needs.”

“This financial year marks the final year of our current Council Plan, so a key focus is wrapping up the projects and initiatives that have been in the works for the past few years.”

Other highlights include:

$12.2 million for Stage 1 construction works at the Tarneit North Community Precinct in Polly Parade, Tarneit $10.5 million for towards the implementation of the Manor Lakes North Masterplan, located at Holyoake Parade, Manor Lakes $9.2 million for Stage 1 works at Fortitude Drive Reserve in Truganina $28.5 million to maintain our parks, open spaces and streetscapes $13.1 million for new and improved parks, open spaces and streetscapes $11.7 million on library services $1.4 million on new library resources $16.7 million on Maternal Child and Heath Immunisation services $2.4 million on the Wyn-R Project: Reduction, Renewables, Resilience $2 million for Greening the Pipeline $6.5 million for the Cultural Centre Upgrade

“The Budget includes funding for community grants totalling $1.4 million, putting more money in the hands of community groups and organisations to run programs and events that make a difference locally,” Cr Barrera said.

The State Government has set a rate cap of 2.75 per cent for the 2024-25 financial year.

“If residents are having difficulty paying their rates by the due date, they should contact 1300 023 411 to discuss options, including a payment plan,” Cr Barrera said.

Public Exhibition of the 2024-24 Draft Annual Plan and Budget will take place between Thursday 25 April – Sunday 26 May 2024.