Draft budget sets the groundwork for growth/prosperity
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A responsible budget that sets the groundwork for growth, improvement and prosperity.
That’s how Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland has described the $61.3 million draft budget which Council voted on Monday night (14 April) to put on display for public comment.
It provides $2.68 million for regional road projects, $4.1 million for rural local roads, $5.4 million for bridges, and $17 million (over two years) to build a new sewerage treatment plant for Kyogle.
A further $6 million has also been provided in the forward estimates to sewer the villages of Wiangaree, Tabulam and Mallanganee and $2.5 million for a Tabulam water supply.
“Council is investing in the future of our communities,” Cr Mulholland said.
“We are providing the essential infrastructure and connectivity needed to ensure the Kyogle LGA continues to be a great place to live and work while also having the capacity to grow sustainably.
“With this budget, Council is planning for the future – a future where the LGA’s infrastructure meets the needs of a growing, more prosperous community and Kyogle LGA is the place where people move to for lifestyle and opportunity.”
The draft budget also sets aside:
$783,674 for urban streets, $141,500 for the Roxy Gallery $614,490 for the library and mobile library $725,213 on Council’s three public swimming pools $1.48 million on parks, gardens and village maintenance $166,620 in financial assistance and community donationsThe budget provides for a general rate increase of the rate pegged limit of 4.1 per cent.
Meanwhile, a proposed 10 per cent increase in sewerage rates will help raise $4.25 million needed to secure a $12.75 million State Government grant to build the new sewerage treatment plant.
“The old sewerage treatment plant (STP) is classified as high risk and no longer meets environmental standards,” Cr Mulholland said.
“Building the new STP will ensure critical environmental standards are met and sets Kyogle up for the future, with the town having increased capacity to grow and thrive.”
The draft budget is on display for public comment until 13 May 2025. Copies of the budget can be found at Council’s administration centre at 1 Stratheden Street, Kyogle, on Council’s website here, or at Wadeville store, Woodenbong Post Office, Tabulam Post Office, Cawongla store, Mallanganee Post Office, Wiangaree Post Office, and Bonalbo Post Office.
Written submissions will be accepted up to 4pm on 13 May 2025 and should be sent to the General Manager, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474 or to [email protected]