The projected capital works budget for 2023/2024, is $72.96 million which includes multi-year projects from 2022/2023. This pragmatic program will seek to maintain, redevelop, renew and improve assets. This would provide for a robust yet responsible capital works schedule that allows Council to meets the needs and aspirations of a growing community while strategically planning to ensure a sustainable future.

Key projects by Service class for 2023/2024 include:

• $16.387 million to improve Council-owned roads, laneways and footpaths across the municipality
• $1.020 million to develop and improve bike infrastructure throughout the municipality
• $18.715 million for public realm upgrades – see Major Projects 2023/24 information here
• $11.317 million for parks, open spaces, reserves and streetscapes in capital improvements
• $1.031 million in subsurface drainage improvements
• $14.145 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities
• $6.277 million for Aquatic and Leisure Centres – see Major Projects 2023/24 information here
• $2.907 million for early years and young people and community centres, arts and libraries
• $375k for waste management
• $790k for land remediation

Want to understand more about how it is proposed the capital works budget is spent in your area? See the information below identified for each Ward. The breakdowns below reflect an allocation that is equitable, not necessarily equal, and is based on a range of factors including community needs and priorities highlighted in conversations on the Proposed Annual Budget, the Annual and the Financial Plan and shared with us in the Annual Community Satisfaction Survey.

For a more detailed breakdown of the proposed capital works spend, download a copy of the Proposed Annual Budget 2023/24 and Draft Budget Companion document.