Leeton Shire Council, at its May Extraordinary Council meeting, endorsed its DRAFT 2018-2019 Operational Plan (including its DRAFT 2018/2019 Budget) and DRAFT Revenue Policy including Fees and Charges which will be provided for public exhibition until Sunday 10th June 2018.
This is year 2 of Council’s 4-year Delivery Program which was developed in response to the Community Strategic Plan “Leeton on the Go - Towards 2030”.
Council’s operational budget for 2018/19 is steady but its capital works budget is significantly increased. The total cost of all capital works, a mix of new and upgrades, is $21.2 million.
To fund these works Council is proposing to use a mixture of grants (51.5%), loans (4.7%), reserves (35.8%) and rates income (8%). Greater investment is being proposed for new footpaths and drainage than previous years and similar investment to previous years in roads, parks and recreation, solid waste, sewer and water services.
Council will also be completing the reticulated sewer services in Wamoon and may commence the proposed 22 lot Whitton subdivision development if sufficient lots are sold off the plans.
A key driver of these new works is the wonderful opportunity from NSW Government to advance some of our major projects through their Stronger Country Communities Funding stream. These projects include two stages of the CBD Enhancement Plan.
Council has also applied for $3 million of Regional Sports Infrastructure Funding for the Leeton Swimming Pool upgrade with $1.255 million coming from Council reserves and loan funding.
On a cultural front, Council plans to pursue significant grant funding to help undertake a full refurbishment of the Roxy Theatre and upgrade the Whitton Museum, with funds set aside for both in 18/19 to prepare detailed plans.
Leeton Shire Mayor Paul Maytom said that the NSW Government has also made $800,000 available for Sports Funding in the Shire and these funds, if approved, will be directed to the Leeton Showground Trust’s demolition and rebuild of an amenities block and grandstand.
“This project is long overdue for this important sporting precinct in Leeton Shire. Estimated to cost $1.4 million Council may provide, if necessary, a $200,000 loan to the Showground Trust on condition that it is paid back over 10 years.
There are also several proposed changes to fees and charges for residents’ consideration that Council is looking forward to hearing residents’ feedback on.
All documents on exhibition can be downloaded below. Hardcopies will be available for viewing at the Leeton Shire Council Administration Office, Leeton Shire Library, Yanco Shop, Murrami and Whitton Post Offices.
The community is encouraged to provide feedback to Council on the draft Operational Plan and Fees and Charges via the following methods:
Targeted face-to-face engagement will be undertaken with the relevant Leeton Shire sporting groups during the public consultation period to discuss the proposed new fees and charges structure.
Community feedback and submissions must be received by 5pm on Sunday 10th June 2018.
Thanks for being an active and engaged citizen of Leeton Shire.
DOCUMENTS ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION (click on each of the listed documents below to download)
* DRAFT 2018-2019 Leeton Shire Budget and Revenue Policy including Fees and Charges
* DRAFT 2017-2021 Delivery Program, 2018-10 Annual Operational Plan and Budget Summary
* Have Your Say Booklet (summary of Annual Operational Plan and Fees and Charges)
* Double page feature in The Irrigator re DRAFT Budget and Fees and Charges
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