Budget 2025/26

Through the 2025/26 budget, the Shire delivers a range of services and projects, while also maintaining facilities and investing in the future.

During FY2025/26, we will invest:

• $16,588,498 in sport and recreation
• $5,084,975 in economic development and tourism
• $22,927,734 in roads, footpaths, bridges and drainage
• $3,613,905 in heritage, culture and events
• $3,147,592 in town planning and environmental protection
• $4,397,497 in health, welfare and community safety
• $4,646,042 in waste management

Check out some of our major projects

Did you know, rates only account for 45% of our revenue? Rates aren't enough to cover everything we do so we make up the gap by applying for grants and contributions. Our revenue breakdown is: 

• • Rates: $23,219,353 (45%)
  • Fees and charges: $7,278,567 (14%)
  • Capital grants and contributions: $14,666,623 (29%)
  • Operating grants and contributions: $4,677,654 (9%)
  • Interest earnings: $1,239,520 (2%)
  • Other revenue: $724,155 (1%) 

View our budget brochure