On 28 July 2010, Council adopted the Annual Budget for 2010/11 (PDF 849kb).

The budget includes an overall increase in rates and the garbage charge revenue of 6.5%. Highlights of the budget include a $17.76 million capital expenditure program as well as almost $700,000 in new initiatives.

Some of the key projects in the 2010/11 budget include:

• The construction of the Wonthaggi Centennial Centre valued at $1.554 million.
• The construction of the Inverloch Surf Life saving Club clubrooms valued at $1.36 million.
• Construction of pathways on the Phillip Island Tourist road valued at $400,000.
• Road widening and culvert improvement works on the Glen Alvie road valued at $698,000.
• Rehabilitation of the Rhyll transfer station site valued at $200,000.

In 2010/11, Council will spend nearly $11 million on environmental services, almost $7 million on leisure and recreation and over $6 million on community services.

You can download a copy of the Annual Budget for 2010/2011 (PDF 849kb), and it is also available to view at any of our Customer Service Centres.

For an overview of the budget, please download the 2010/11 Budget Brochure (PDF 805kb).

For further information contact Council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) for the cost of a local call (excl. mobiles).