On Monday 16 June 2025, Whitehorse City Council adopted its Budget 2025/26 and Integrated Council Plan 2025-2029.
The 2025/26 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 budget emphasises our continued 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.
Key highlights for 2025/26 include:
- $187 million for the continued delivery of a wide range of services to the community including $26.4 million for Kerbside and Public Waste Services, $16.8 million for Parks and Natural Environment (including maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens), $15.4 million for Leisure and Recreation Services, $12.7 million for Health and Family Services, and $12.1million for City Services (including maintenance of footpaths, drains and roads, sustainability and depot operations).
- A $53 million Capital Works Program including $20.8 million for land, buildings and building improvements, $7.1 million for plant and equipment, $7.5 million for roads, bridges and off-street car parks, $6.5 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities, and $5.1 million for footpaths and cycleways.
Download Council's Adopted Budget 2025/26 ( PDF 7.54MB). Hard copies of Council’s Adopted Budget 2025/26 will be available to view at Council's Customer Service Centres and Libraries.
We thank all those who contributed feedback on the Proposed Budget 2025/26.