Proposed 2016/17 Annual Budget and Strategic Resource Plan and Annual Initiatives

Update: Community consultation has now concluded, and we thank you for your contribution.

Manningham Council’s proposed 2016/17 Annual Budget, and Strategic Resource Plan (2016-2020) and Annual Initiatives are out for community consultation.

The proposed 2016/17 Annual Budget, allocates $90.6 million to deliver services and a further $47.87 million to the capital program and outlines the services and initiatives that the budget will be allocated to for the 2016/17 financial year.

Some highlights of the capital budget are:

• The replacement of approx 130,000 waste bins throughout the municipality that are at the end of their useful life - $5.8 million

• Community Building and building improvement projects - $14.54 million

• Road related projects including ongoing refurbishment and renewal of local roads - $10.44 million

• New footpath construction as part of the Principle Pedestrian Network - $0.91 million

• Strategic drainage works to protect properties and assets from inundation - $2.89 million

• Ongoing upgrade and acquisition of parks, open space and streetscapes - $2.68 million.

The proposed Strategic Resource Plan details the initiatives and resources needed over the next four years (2016-2020) to meet our longer term commitments to the community.

The major initiatives outlined in the proposed Strategic Resource Plan for 2016/17 are:

• The development of an Action Plan for the Live Well in Bulleen Community Strengthening Project

• Finalisation and opening of the final one kilometre section of the Mullum Mullum Trail between Park and Heads roads

• Advocating to Public Transport Victoria and Transdev to improve bus services and increase capacity on the bus network in Manningham by 30 June 2017

• To complete 40 per cent of construction of the Mullum Mullum Stadium

• Continue to implement the actions of the 2011-2030 Economic Development Strategy with a strong focus on engaging local businesses that results in ten per cent increases in subscribers and local directory contacts

• The development of a new Council Plan in consultation with the community.