Published on Saturday, 17 July 2021 at 11:54:00 AM
The Exmouth Shire Council has delivered a financially responsible budget for the financial year 2021/22, which was endorsed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting on June 24, 2021.
Recovering from last year's financial challenges and COVID-19 impacts, this year's budget can build upon the pandemic recovery measures implemented over the last 18 months.
Council has successfully leveraged additional grant funding and sponsorship from the oil and gas sector. Due to prudent financial management within the 2020/21 budget period, Council is in the position to allocate funds to Shire reserves for the future preservation of assets and to invest in community infrastructure projects and recycling & waste programs.
With an $11.098m capital expenditure program, the 2021/22 budget aims to improve Exmouth as a place to live, work and visit.
Despite the lack of own-source revenue through rates, the adopted budget for 2021/22 has a surplus of $13,155.
The final Council Budget is available at: https://www.exmouth.wa.gov.au
KEY FEATURES OF THE SHIRE OF EXMOUTH’S 2021/22 BUDGET
| Community & Infrastructure |
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| Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool Renewal |
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$4,200,000 |
| Town Beach Upgrade |
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$728,000 |
| Construction Stimulus Grant for residential buildings |
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$500,000 |
| Learmonth Airport Upgrades |
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$335,000 |
| Youth Precinct Upgrades |
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$250,000 |
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| Environmental Services |
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| Plant Replacement Program |
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$650,000 |
| Waste Compactor |
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$245,000 |
| Septage Ponds |
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$135,000 |
| Recycling Solutions - Bins & Bring It Recycling Centre |
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$75,000 |
| Waste Site Setup |
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$30,000 |
| Tip Shop |
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$20,000 |
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| Roads & Footpaths |
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Roads Program - Edge Repairs, Line Marking & Reseal
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$1,585,000 |
| Footpaths Program |
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$200,000 |
| Walk Bridge Replacement |
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$50,000 |
RATES SUPPORT IN COUNCIL BUDGET 2021-22
In April 2020, the Shire of Exmouth Council confirmed a package of financial relief options for local residents and businesses to support the local community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the Ordinary Council Meeting on June 24, Council approved to continue the COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy into 2021-2022.
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Media contact:
Sandra Flint, Communications & Media Liaison Officer, Shire of Exmouth
M: 0459 431 439 | E: sflint@exmouth.wa.gov.au
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