Published on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 12:29:08 PM
Council adopted its 2026/27 Annual Budget at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 August 2026, delivering a significant investment in local infrastructure, community facilities and essential services while maintaining a strong focus on long-term financial sustainability.
Major Highlights of the 2026/27 Budget
Some of the key projects and operations funded through this year's budget include approximately:
✅ $1.5 million in bridge upgrades, including a $1 million replacement of the Cundinup West Road Bridge.
✅ $1 million in road improvements.
✅ $1.4 million in road maintenance.
✅ $800,000+ in Fire, Emergency, Public Safety and Animal Control.
✅ $750,000 in Parks Gardens and recreation and sport
✅ $570,000 in Waste Management operations
✅ $500,000+ invested in economic development and tourism initiatives
✅ $390,000+ invested in Health, Planning and Building services
✅ $300,000+ for footpaths and Trail Town projects
✅ $200,000 Recreation Centre sewerage infrastructure upgrade.
✅ $208,000 in Waste Management Facility improvements.
✅ $146,000 in Festival and Event support and Community Grants
✅ $125,000 in Protection of the Environment
✅ Investments in community assets including the Cundinup Bush Fire Brigade Station, Town Hall air-conditioning and heating upgrades, Foreshore Amphitheatre electrical improvements and new town entry statements.
Rate Notices:
Ratepayers are advised that 2026/27 Rate Notices will begin arriving in letterboxes from 9 September 2026.
Residents will have the option of paying their rates in full or by 4 instalments. The due date for full payment or the first instalment is 13 October 2026.
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