Following our major Shaping Whitehorse community consultation in 2024, we have developed our Integrated Council Plan 2025-2029 (includes the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan). To help deliver the priorities within our Council Plan we are now seeking community feedback on the Proposed Budget 2025/26 and Proposed Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029.

Have your say on our Proposed Budget 2025/26

About the Proposed Budget 2025/26 

Our Proposed Budget 2025/26 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 them. Importantly, our Proposed Budget demonstrates our commitment to financial sustainability. Inflation and the cost-of-living continue to place pressure on Council operations and our community. In the face of these challenges, our Proposed Budget remains balanced and financially responsible. Budget snapshot

•  $187 million operational budget to deliver services 
• $53 million capital works budget 
• Rate increase of 3% (in line with the State Government’s rate cap) 

Proposed Budget highlights include: 

• $26.35 million for household bin collections and public waste services. 
• $16.79 million for the maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens. 
• $15.34 million for leisure and recreation services. 
• $12.73 million for family services and community health. 

Capital works highlights include:  

• A significant investment in Box Hill City Oval, including $8 million to begin a major redevelopment of the ground’s pavilions and buildings, $3.4 million for the renewal of the playing surface, plus $900,000 for upgrades to the cricket training nets. 
• $4.28 million to continue the Vermont Reserve pavilion upgrade. 
• $3.26 million for footpath renewals. ƒ $2.67 million for road resurfacing projects. 
• $1.4 million for the renewal and upgrade of playgrounds.

Have your say 

Read the Proposed Budget and Revenue and Rating plan online at yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/shaping-whitehorse or at our customer service centres or libraries. 

Submit your feedback online or in writing at our customer service centres. Feedback will be received until 12pm on Tuesday 13 May.

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