The City of Swan Council has endorsed a responsible and future-focused budget for the 2025/26 financial year, laying a strong foundation to meet the needs of its growing community while continuing to deliver the services and infrastructure that residents rely on.
With around 30 new families moving into the region each week, the $246 million operating expenditure includes investment in roads, parks maintenance, waste services, library and cultural programs, leisure facilities – including constructing the City's largest aquatic and recreation centre, Swan Active Ellenbrook – and more.
The City's Corporate Business Plan 2024/25-2028/29 – which Council also endorsed alongside the budget – outlines how services and projects will be delivered within available resources.
Tanya Richardson, City of Swan Mayor, said the budget reflects the City's commitment to delivering real value for ratepayers while making strategic investments that will benefit the community for years to come.
"We're investing in the roads, parks and community facilities that make the City of Swan a great place to live, while ensuring our finances remain strong and sustainable," she said.
The City has allocated more than $198 million to capital works over the next 12 months, enabling the delivery of essential infrastructure, maintenance and community enhancement projects across Swan.
Capital work highlights include:
- $35.3 million to upgrade and maintain roads, supporting a safer, more connected transport network
- $26.1 million support programs, places and events that bring the community together, including $18.3 million to construct Swan Active Ellenbrook over the next two years
- $8.5 million to construct the Brabham District Community Centre over the next two years
- $2.5 million for street tree planting to grow the City's urban canopy
- $2.4 million for new footpaths and cycleways
- $2.4 million for public open space project at Sam Rosa Park, Dayton
- $1.7 million for additional parking to support the completion of the Ellenbrook Community Hub
- $1.95 million to redevelop Jack Williamson Oval
- $338,000 to renew parks and streetscapes
- $215,000 for bushland preservation
- $150,000 for foreshore preservation
- $100,000 to boost the City's CCTV network.
"These projects reflect what our community told us they value – safe streets, vibrant local places, access to quality facilities, and a flourishing natural environment," Mayor Richardson said.
"We're proud to deliver a budget that responds to those priorities while planning to ensure we can continue to meet the demands of a growing population."
The 2025/26 budget supports the City's long-term vision for a stronger, more resilient Swan – and will help build a place the community are proud to call home.
View the City's corporate plans and strategies, including 2025/26 service plans for all 37 of the City's services.
