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The Warrnambool community is encouraged to have a say on the draft Council Plan and Budget.
At its meeting on Monday, Warrnambool City Council voted to release these documents – along with the draft Revenue and Rating Plan – for community feedback.
“The four-year Council Plan is the key strategic planning document that will guide our actions over the next four years,” Warrnambool Mayor Cr Ben Blain said.
“We’ve developed the draft Council Plan and Budget in consultation with the community that has involved listening posts, a survey, a drop-in session and workshops with Councillors and senior Council staff.
“The Budget has a clear focus on investing in the assets we already have and the proposed $28.9 million capital works program delivers a balance between asset renewal and new work.
Capital works highlights include:
• $5.2 million for key worker accommodation at Shipwreck Bay Holiday Park;
• $7.2 million for completion of work at Wollaston Road including the relocation of high voltage powerlines;
• $534,000 for new footpaths in the industrial precinct;
• $200,000 for capital works at the holiday parks;
• $800,000 for an upgrade of the roof at AquaZone; and,
• $200,000 for upgrading the outdoor netball courts surface.
“We also plan to invest $170,000 in new books at the Warrnambool Library which is good news for the thousands of library members and visitors,” Cr Blain said.
“There is a proposed rate increase in line with the Victorian Government rate cap of three per cent.
“The average impact of this increase on homeowners will be $1.38 a week.
“Both the Plan and Budget are in an advanced draft form but there is still a chance for people to have their say on these important documents and on the Revenue and Rating Plan which describes the methodology for raising funds to deliver Council services.
“We’re keen to hear feedback from residents and you can do this online at www.yoursaywarrnambool.com.au
“You can also write us a letter or give us a call.”