Strathbogie Shire residents – have your say on our budget!

17 Apr 2024

Strathbogie Shire Council has released the draft 2024−25 budget and fees and charges for public feedback.

Administrator Peter Stephenson said the draft budget is a significant document for Council as it sets out how we plan to allocate money for our capital works and community services programs − and the resources required to deliver these.

‘In preparing the draft 2024−25 budget Council has tried to balance community expectations and benefits with financial responsibilities,’ Mr Stephenson said.

‘We have prepared the draft budget based on a 2.75 per cent increase in the average rate per property which is in line with the increase allowed under the State Government’s Fair Go Rates legislation.

‘Rates for individual properties will vary depending on how that property’s valuation has changed when compared to the average increase,’ said Mr Stephenson.

The draft budget provides $11.977 million for our capital works program, together with $2.972 million carried forward from 2023−24. This includes $5.79 million on roads, $746,000 for bridges, $344,000 for footpaths and cycleways, $1.015 million for recreation, leisure and community facilities and $1.16 million for parks, open spaces and streetscapes.

‘I encourage interested members of the community to give us their feedback over the next month,’ said Mr Stephenson.

To view the draft documents and provide feedback people can:

  • visit share.www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/24-25-draft-budget-council-plan
  • email us at info@strathbogie.vic.gov.au
  • write to us at PO Box 177, Euroa Vic 3666
  • drop in to a survey station in their area:
    • Euroa Library
    • Violet Town Library
    • Avenel Library
    • Tablelands Community Centre
    • Strathbogie General Store
    • Longwood General Store and PO
    • Graytown Community Centre
    • Nagambie Visitor Information Centre

Feedback closes 5.00pm on Friday 24 May 2024.