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Creating a more connected, accessible and liveable Moonee Valley

Published on Friday, 3 July 2026
The picture shows multiple cartoon images of people and places in Moonee Valley with the wording 'Your city, your future, Budget 2026/27'.

A pipeline of infrastructure projects and facility upgrades to improve community connectivity and accessibility is the focus of Moonee Valley City Council’s Budget 2026/27.

The Budget 2026/27, in addition to the 4-Year Capital Works Program 2026/27 – 2029/30, were adopted at the Council Meeting on Monday, 29 June, both shaped by direct community feedback after the trial of a new engagement approach.

Mayor of Moonee Valley, Dr Rose Iser, outlined how the council’s budget and infrastructure investment was guided by the priorities set out in the Council Plan and MV2040 Community Vision to ensure it responded to what matters most to the community.

“We understand the economic challenges facing everyone at the moment. Council needs to respond to our community’s needs and ensure value for money” Cr Iser said.

“Our community has actively participated in early and more recent consultation and helped shaped our Budget 2026/27. Council has listened to our community and responded, within our financial capacity, to what our community has told us.

“We are proud to be able to deliver a mix of new projects to meet the needs of our growing community, alongside a strong commitment to asset maintenance, renewals and facility upgrades.

“This Budget represents critical investment in our future, our vulnerable communities, our parks, roads, services, and our much-loved community facilities.

Highlights include: 

  • $6.58 million for the Early Years Building Blocks Program, including the redevelopment of Coronation Kindergarten and Milleara Gardens Kindergarten.
  • $5.56 million to renew local roads and improve traffic management.
  • $3.83 million for building renewals and upgrades.
  • $2.73 million for drainage improvement works.
  • $2.82 million for pedestrian and shared path improvements.
  • $1.60 million for tree planting across streets, parks and open spaces.
  • $1.35 million for the Walter Street Reserve Pavilion upgrade.
  • $1.31 million for playground renewals, including a new all-access playground at Victory Reserve, Ascot Vale

The Budget 2026/27 also provides for the delivery of services, programs and activities and includes new initiatives such as:

  • Implementing a framework to better connect volunteer community groups across Moonee Valley and increase community awareness and participation in volunteering across the municipality.
  • A review and refresh of Igniting Creativity 2023-27 to evaluate work undertaken so far and set future priorities guiding Council’s arts and cultural activities.

Learn more by reading the full Budget 2026/27 and the 4-year Capital Works Program 2026/27-2029/30 on our website.

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