We are pleased to present the 2023/24 budget to residents in our community.

Our current draft budget follows a busy year of projects including the completion of stage one of the Ronald Street housing development in Robinvale, the commencement of Swan Hill and Robinvale Leisure Centre upgrades, Monash Avenue footpath and road reconstructions, McCallum Street shared path works, Aerodrome upgrades Swan Hill Town Hall external face lift and much more.

This year’s budget is committed to maintaining services through efficiency and strong financial management, while also providing a positive capital works program that we are proud of.

Our 2023/24 budget plans for a rate rise of 3.5% as set by the Essential Services Commission, and we will continue our focus of striving for efficient, high-quality services and facilities for our community, as well as delivering a superior capital works program.

This budget plans for a number of projects set to be delivered across our municipality, in partnership with the State and Federal government.

We are delighted our 2023/24 budget will include:

• Robinvale Leisure Centre Splash Park ($500K)
• Centenary Park Nature Play Precinct ($1.4M
• Art Gallery redevelopment ($6.6M)
• Cultural and Tourism Hub development ($5M)
• Waste management site compliance and improvements ($3.86M)
• Empower Youth Initiative ($210K)
• Swan Hill Stormwater Model & Strategy ($162K)
• Street lighting upgrades ($111K)
• Tower Hill Stage 16 ($1.8M)
• Robinvale Skate Park ($295K)
• Sealed Roads renewal works ($5.0M)
• Unsealed Roads renewal works ($1.1M)
• Renewal works to community buildings ($443K)
• Footpath replacement ($600K)
• Data & Technology Strategy ($1.05M)
• Continued funding for Swan Hill Riverfront Masterplan projects ($617K)
• Planning, design and consultation for Karinie Street Reconstruction ($150K)
• Swan Hill Showgrounds Precinct - Master Planning ($159K)
• and much more.

It’s an exciting time for our Local Government with many projects on the horizon or set to commence soon - we encourage you to read our draft budget thoroughly.

Council would like the communities’ feedback, regarding the draft budget.

All comments should be received by 4pm Friday 19 May 2023.

We look forward to continuing to deliver vital services for our communities, working alongside them, during the next 12 months.