Wyndham City Council wants to know what the community thinks about the Draft Annual Plan and Budget 2026/27 with The Loop page now live to gather feedback.
Each year, Council prepares an Annual Plan and Budget which includes the important capital works, services and priorities for Council to deliver over the next financial year.
The Draft Annual Plan and Budget 2026/27 delivers on year two of the Long-Term Financial Plan, the plan for how Council will manage finances over the next 10 years.
Key highlights from the Draft Annual Plan and Budget 2026/27 include:
- $178.5 million Capital Works Program
- $60.5 million in road and footpath upgrades and renewal
- $86.3 million in upgrades for open space, recreation, leisure and community facilities
- $17.1 million on maternal and child health and immunisation services
- $11.9 million to operate our local libraries
- $23.9 million will be spent on Kindergarten and Child Centre services
- $2.8 million for Community Grants
Wyndham City Mayor, Councillor Preet Singh said the Draft Annual Plan and Budget 2026/27 aims to provide the necessary resources for key services and infrastructure while maintaining financial sustainability.
“Council is navigating difficult financial decisions while continuing to support our residents, due to rising costs and funding from other levels of government hasn’t kept pace,” said Cr Singh.
“This Draft Budget reflects what we’ve heard through ongoing feedback and conversations with our community, and outlines Council’s investment in delivering services, community infrastructure and keeping our public spaces safe, welcoming and well maintained.”
“If we are going to maintain Wyndham as a great place to live, we need to invest in our City and the Draft Annual Plan and Budget 2026/27 reflects this with our highest ever investment for Capital - $178.5 million.”
Wyndham City Council is seeking feedback from the community on the Draft Annual Plan and Budget via The Loop, with Public Exhibition open from Wednesday 29 April – Tuesday 26 May.