Published on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 11:07:35 AM
The Annual Budget was approved on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at a Special Council Meeting. Council has kept this year’s rate increase to 3% in line with the Shire’s Long Term Financial Plan. Rates are the Shire’s main source of income for keeping our vast road network maintained as well as our town playing fields, parks and gardens, playgrounds and public buildings. Add to this the machinery to keep the roads open for all to use.
Some $3.3 million is being spent on roads this year with $1.35 million from Shire funds and the balance coming from government funding. Plant purchases of $1.2 million will be partly offset by proceeds from the sale of old plant and some from Reserves.
Funds are being placed in Reserves to cover essential works at the Lake King Sports Pavilion, the Lake King and Varley Centenaries and future IT upgrades required.
Works will continue to complete the land subdivision for the Wattle Drive extension to enable the construction of much required housing. This is fully government funded for the required headworks.
Full details of the budget can be found here: Annual Budget 2026-27
Alan George
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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