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It was published in May 2024, so the information may be out-of-date.
Your comments will play a crucial role in shaping our future
We are encouraging business to provide input on Council’s 2024/25 Draft Budget. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the region. The Draft Budget prioritises capital spending on renewal and upgrade on the region’s existing assets to ensure the serve our region efficiently. With more than 120 services delivered by Council, business and community input is instrumental in guiding funding decisions to meet current and future demands.
The Draft Budget proposes a rate cap of 2.75 per cent, in line with the State Government’s Fair Go Rates System. It also outlines the new kerbside service charges, with residents to see changes to these costs reflected in their first rates notice for the financial year. g that is required to meet community needs and maintain infrastructure into the future.
Key projects included in the 2024/2025 Draft Budget are:
- GV Link Stage 1 project: Aims to provide future serviced industrial land to support expansion of existing industries and facilitate new investment in the Goulburn Valley.
- Community projects: Includes the Cycling Precinct Velodrome Lighting Upgrade, Victoria Skate Park Lighting, a new Tatura Skate Park, Wanganui Oval Lighting and Irrigation Upgrade, and new Playground Shade Sails.
- Drainage projects: Includes the upgrade of the Margaret Street Pump Station in Tatura, Drummond Road Drainage Upgrade and Lenne Street Mooroopna Stage 1.
- Recreational facilities: Includes works at the Shepparton BMX facility including Clubrooms, Track Enhancements and Start Hill Enhancements.
- Asset renewals: Renewal of assets informed by Council’s Asset Management Plans.
- Decarbonisation initiatives: To facilitate Council’s 2030 Net Zero Emissions target.
- Developer Contribution Plans: Delivery of projects relating to various Developer Contribution Plans as part of the region’s continued growth.
Comments will be accepted by:
- Writing to Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton, 3631. All feedback must include contact details of the submitter to allow Council to respond.
- Online via Council’s Shaping Greater Shepp website, at https://shaping.greatershepparton.com.au
- Or, by contacting Council at council@shepparton.vic.gov.auor at 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton to discuss other options
Please note the consultation period closes at 5pm Thursday 31 May.
Access to the Draft Budget can be found here: Feedback 2024/2025 Draft Budget
