Monash budget for 2023/24 includes highest ever spend on capital works
Monash Council's budget for 2023/24 was adopted by Councillors at their meeting on 30 May 2023 and Monash Mayor, Cr Tina Samardzija, is keen for Council to begin delivery of the $132 million capital works program.
"Monash takes pride in delivering financially responsible budgets that respond to the needs of our community, set a platform for the future, and maintain our status as having the lowest rates per capita of any Council in Victoria.
"This is a budget that delivers on these commitments, as well as a $132m capital works program to deliver new community assets and stimulate our local Monash economy.
"Your money is also directed towards crucial community services like rubbish, green waste and recycling collection, maternal and child health programs, a range of inspiring community events, and much more," said Cr Samardzija.
Highlights of the capital works program include:
- $4.8m to construct a family and early years hub in Oakleigh South
- $10.5m on upkeep of roads across Monash, and $4.6m for our footpaths and cycleways
- $9.5m on drainage improvements and programs
- $26.6m on projects and works at our recreational, leisure and community facilities to help keep people in Monash active and connected
- $6.7m for the upgrade of Jack Edwards Reserve pavilion in Oakleigh
- $26.7m towards an extension to our Bogong Car Park in Glen Waverley to create 500+ new parking spaces.
You can read the budget in full at Corporate Strategies and Plans: Budget
How the budget was informed by the community
This year, Council embarked on a different way of consulting with our community to hear what people wanted to see reflected in their budget.
This included pop-up engagement listening posts across Monash, a chance for community groups to speak directly with Councillors to pitch projects, and a brand-new deliberative engagement community panel to make sure we're getting it right now, and in future budgets.
Thank you to everyone who took part in this process.
