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Proposed Budget 2025/26
Our 2025/26 Proposed Budget outlines the services, initiatives and extensive Capital Works program that Council plans to deliver in the coming financial year, as well as the funding and resources required to deliver the actions outlined in the Integrated Council Plan.
The feedback we received through our Shaping Whitehorse community engagement in 2024 directly informed the development of the Proposed Budget, helping us ensure it reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.
The budget emphasises our contained focus on responsible governance, long-term financial sustainability, and increased advocacy to secure resources and outcomes that matter to our community. It supports essential services and infrastructure, while planning for population change, evolving community needs, and enhanced safety.
Download Council's 2025/26 Proposed Budget. Hard copies of Council’s 2025/26 Proposed Budget are also available to view at Council’s Customer Service Centres and Libraries.
We are seeking community feedback on the Proposed Budget 2025/26 until 12pm 13 May 2025.
Have your say on our Proposed Budget 2025/26
- Complete the survey by 12pm, 13 May 2025, to share your thoughts.
- Hardcopy surveys are available at Whitehorse customer service centres and libraries. Once completed, return your survey to any customer service centre by the closing date.
Council Budget 2024/25
Council approved the Budget 2024/25 ( PDF 6.97MB) at its Council meeting on Monday 24 June 2024.
This budget reflects a responsible balance between delivering projects that are important to the community, while maintaining vital services during an unpredictable economic environment. It will deliver core essential services that are valued by our community, while maintaining Council's financial sustainability.
The budget keeps rates low at a capped 2.75 per cent increase, and underpins a number of great initiatives and services that will help ensure Whitehorse continues to be a great place to live, work, study and play.
Key highlights for 2024/25 include:
- $180 million for the continued delivery of a wide range of services to the community including $25.7 million for Kerbside and Public Waste Services, $16.1 million for Parks and Natural Environment (including maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens), $15.2 million for Leisure and Recreation Services, $12.1 million for Health and Family Services, and $11.6 million for City Services (including maintenance of footpaths, drains and roads, sustainability and depot operations).
- A $46 million Capital Works Program including $10.6 million for land, buildings and building improvements, $7.3 million for plant and equipment, $7.1 million for roads, bridges and off-street car parks, $9.4 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities, and $5.1 million for footpaths and cycleways.
Download Council's Adopted Budget 2024/2025. ( PDF 6.97MB) Hard copies of Council’s Adopted Budget 2024/2025 will be available to view at Council's Customer Service Centres and Libraries.
We thank all those who contributed feedback on the Proposed Budget 2024/2025.
Meeting minutes and a livestream are also available for the 24 June Council meeting.
