Wyndham City this week formally adopted its Annual Plan and Budget 2025/26, as well as other strategic plans.
These important documents provide the foundation for how Wyndham will support its growing community and deliver services over the coming years.
The adopted plans include:
- the Long-Term Financial Plan
- the Asset Plan, and
- the Council Plan 2025 - 2029, which also includes the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan - a four-year strategy that sets out how Council will achieve the community's goals.
Wyndham City Mayor, Councillor Mia Shaw, said these plans would not be possible without the residents who took the time to provide feedback to help shape Wyndham's future.
"The plans were developed with the community through the Future Wyndham project. This project will now conclude with the delivery of the plans," Cr Shaw said.
"We know our community is deeply passionate about where they live, and these plans would not have been possible without the valuable insights and contributions they generously shared with us."
"Together, these plans will guide how we manage our resources, deliver services, plan for growth, and support health, wellbeing, and sustainability across Wyndham."
Wyndham remains one of Australia's fastest growing municipalities, and with that growth comes both opportunity and responsibility.
"While we're grateful for the support received from the State and Federal Governments, it's clear that continued partnership will be critical to delivering the infrastructure and services our community needs," Cr Shaw said.
"Importantly, our Annual Plan and Budget reflects our focus on long-term financial sustainability, while keeping rates in line with the State-imposed cap of three per cent."
"We're proud to commit $165.1 million to our Capital Works program - informed by what the community has told us matters most - better roads, improved open spaces, and initiatives that enhance safety and liveability."
"It is important to note the rolling infrastructure projects from the previous Council term that are included in the capital works program."
"That means, 75 per cent of the capital works program proposed in this 25/26 Budget are from previous Council terms and are in various forms of construction and delivery. A total of $41.1 million of the $165.1 million has been allocated to new projects."
"We're also investing $466.6 million in vital services. This includes $11.5 million for our libraries, $22.3 million for kindergartens, $16.7 million for Maternal and Child Health, and $23 million in sports facilities."
"We're also committing $27.7 million to maintain open spaces and $20.8 million to create new ones, alongside $81.6 million to improve roads and footpaths."
