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Council is proposing to spend $63.988 million to maintain, redevelop, renew, and improve assets during the 2025/26 financial year.

This aims to meet the needs and aspirations of a growing community of nearly 92,000 residents, while planning for a sustainable future.

This image summarises capital works spending in the City of Maribyrnong across various service categories like major projects, roads, leisure centres, parks, and community facilities. A colour-coded bar chart shows funding distribution across municipal-wi

Key projects by service category proposed for 2025/26 include:

  • $12.642 million for major projects (for more information, see 'major projects')
  • $11.310 million to improve Council-owned roads, laneways and footpaths across the municipality
  • $0.825 million to develop and improve bike infrastructure throughout the municipality
  • $6 million for public realm upgrades
  • $8.800 million for aquatic and leisure centres
  • $3.982 million for sport and recreational facilities
  • $1.949 million for parks, open spaces and gardens in capital improvements
  • $2.683 million for early years and young people
  • $5.912 million for community centres, arts and libraries
  • $1.150 million in drainage improvements
  • $8.735 million in other expenses including IT systems, fleet renewal, waste management, and environmental sustainability.

Ward spend

The ward breakdown shows an allocation that is fair, not equal, across the City. It is based on factors like asset condition, community needs, and priorities from previous conversations, including the Annual Budget and Financial Plan, and feedback from the Annual Community Satisfaction Survey.

You can also find this information in the Budget Companion document. For more details on proposed capital works, download the Proposed Annual Budget 2025/26 from the Document Library.

River Ward

This image provides an overview of capital works spending in River Ward, highlighting a total budget of $10.8 million. Major projects include upgrades to the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre and the Pipemakers Park Master Plan. A bar chart illustrates funding d

Braybrook Ward

Braybrook Ward will see a total investment of $3.49 million in capital works. Key projects include the redevelopment and lighting upgrade of Dobson Reserve Pavilion ($650,000) and the installation of a new public toilet at Cranwell Reserve ($400,000). The

Burndap Ward

Burndap Ward will receive $2.96 million in capital works funding. Key projects include $1.18 million for road re-sheeting on Mitchell Street, $800,000 for the redevelopment of the Henry Turner North Cricket Nets, and $535,000 for remediation and landscapi

Bluestone Ward

Bluestone Ward will receive $4.43 million in capital works funding. Major projects include $1.1 million for upgrades to Barkly Village and Clarke Street, $250,000 for the construction of the Stony Creek Trail, and $300,000 for drainage renewal works in We

Wattle Ward

It is proposed for Wattle Ward to receive $854,000 for capital works across Yarraville and Kingsville, with major projects including $200,000 for Yarraville Cricket Club net upgrades, $150,000 for McIvor Reserve Dog Park, and $64,000 for Bell and Beevers

Saltwater Ward

Saltwater Ward is proposed to receive a $3.48 million investment for projects across areas like Yarraville and the eastern edge of the municipality. Key projects include $1 million for Bunbury Street upgrades, $700,000 for Knox Street road reconstruction,

Saltwater Ward

Sheoak Ward

The Sheoak Ward is proposed to receive an $8.65 million investment. Key projects include $1 million for Creative West Planning and Design, $1 million for Little Saigon Carpark lift upgrades, and $1.5 million for Barkly Street Resheeting. Funding is alloc