Budget 2026/27
The budget allows us to fund the works required to deliver services and maintain, upgrade and replace infrastructure.
The final Budget was shaped by community feedback gathered over a 4-week consultation period in May.
With a focus on early years education, learning, recreation, sustainability, and safe travel, the budget ensures that every resident, from newborns to pensioners, have access to the services they need most.
Key highlights in this year's budget 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 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.
4-Year Capital Works Program 2026/27 – 2029/30
Council has planned a range of projects to be delivered over the next four financial years. These projects will improve local facilities, support growth, and keep our community safe and well-maintained.
Rates, fees, and charges
Debt and borrowings
General
Past budgets
Annual Financial Reports 2024-25
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