Residents are invited to provide your feedback and tell us what you think of the draft 2022-2023 Council Budget, draft 2022 - 2032 Long Term Financial Plan and new 2022 - 2032 Asset Plan.
You can view a copy of each of the draft documents below:
Draft 2022 - 2023 Council Budget
Draft 2022 - 2032 Long Term Financial Plan
Draft 2022 - 2032 Asset Plan
Feedback can be online here via our online survey.
Feedback must be supplied in writing by 12:00pm on 1 June 2022.
Adoption of the Draft 2022-23 Budget, Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Plan will be considered on Wednesday 22 June 2022, taking into account feedback received.
Alternatively, a copy of the draft documents can be emailed or printed and posted if required by calling customer service on 5573 0444.
2022 - 2032 Asset Plan
The Asset Plan is a new requirement in the Local Government Act 2020. It outlines the management and maintenance plan for a diverse range of Council assets such as roads, playgrounds, transfer stations, signage, caravan parks, sport and recreation grounds, public toilets, Council facilities and more.
Draft 2022 - 2032 Long Term Financial Plan
The LTFP is a 10 year plan which identifies Council’s current and projected financial capacity to continue to deliver high quality services, facilities and infrastructure for residents.
Draft 2022 - 2032 Budget
The Budget is a 12 month outline of the financial and non-financial resources that Council needs to achieve the strategies of the 2021-25 Council Plan.
Key features of the draft Budget:
➢ Complete construction of the serviced industrial land on Port Fairy Road and commence sales.
➢ Develop a new Cultural Arts Strategy for the Shire to direct Council investment and deliver integrated programming across
all townships and enrich community and civic life.
➢ Completing a Small Towns Strategy to provide clear direction on future planning and infrastructure priorities in each of the
smaller towns within the Shire.
➢ Progress the new Hamilton Art Gallery Project, and
➢ Complete detailed design of CBD as per adopted masterplan (2020) to enable construction in future years (subject to funding).
Highlights of the Capital Works Program include:
➢ Continued significant investment into local roads, bridges and other Council owned infrastructure
➢ Progress with the construction of an Intergenerational Playground at the Hamilton Botanic Gardens,
➢ Progress the redevelopment of the Melville Oval Precinct, and
➢ Implement works associated with Council Buildings Asset Management Strategy
Residents can take a quick glance at the proposed budget and what is being spent where using the infographics below:
Budget at a glance
What are we spending?