Budget
Council's Budget 2024-25(PDF, 4MB) was adopted at the May 2024 Council Meeting and came into effect from 1 July 2024.
It aims to provide a good balance of works and services to our community, while keeping the rate increase low at 2.75 per cent—down from 3.5 per cent last year in line with the State Government rate cap.
Over 100 submissions and community feedback helped shape it, with a number of important community-driven ideas allocated funding.
2024/25 key initiatives
- $12.5m in planned road works
- $952,000 in bridge, footpath and cycleway works
- Macedon Ranges Shared Trails Project (Woodend to Riddells Creek)
- Progress Council's Zero Net Emissions Plan
- Kyneton Showgrounds Netball facilities
- Romsey Recreation Reserve tennis and netball court resurfacing works
- Stage 2 of Macedon Ranges Sports Precinct
- Council elections (October 2024)
Projects by ward
East ward
- Bolinda Hall building upgrades
- Burke and Wills Track Road widening and rehabilitation
- White Bridge Road upgrades
- Lanceeld Pool fence replacement
- First Riddells Creek Scouts Hall building upgrades
- Riddells Creek Senior Citizens building upgrades
- Romsey Recreation Reserve tennis and netball court resurfacing works
- Romsey Structure Plan implementation
South ward
- Clarke Street Macedon footbridge construction
- Tony Clarke Reserve bowling clubroom designs
- Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct project Stage 2
- Gisborne Mechanics Institute building upgrades
- Gisborne Skate & BMX Park feasibility study
- Gilligan Reserve lighting upgrades
West ward
- Kyneton Showgrounds netball facilities
- Malmsbury Botanic Gardens drainage works
- Gilbert Gordon Oval social rooms decking and carpet replacement
- Buffalo Stadium Floor upgrades and drainage works
- Racecourse Reserve Female-friendly changerooms (designs)
- Woodend tennis courts upgrades
Spend on key service areas
Council spending per $100
$9.37 Maintenance of recreation and sports facilities
$8.29 Planning and building services
$11.13 Maintenance of parks, environment and open spaces
$13.27 Community Services
$18.63 Garbage, recycling and garden waste collection
$8.53 Emergencies, local laws and public health
$23.42 Maintenance of roads, drains, buildings and paths
$7.36 Economic development, tourism, arts, culture and libraries
Kerbside Collection Fees Unchanged
The kerbside collection charge on rates notices remains unchanged for all ratepayers.
In the 2024-25 Budget, Council implemented new fees for green waste and comingled recycling at local resource recovery facilities so users of these services will now contribute at the facility gates.
These fees are deemed necessary to ensure the long-term viability of these services and help cover processing costs.
For more information, see Resource recovery facilities - accepted items and fees
Looking back at 2023-24 achievements
- Stage 1 of Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct
- New public Electric Vehicle charging stations in Kyneton, Lanceeld and Macedon
- Nearly 90% of Council’s planned Capital program complete
- East Paddock sale at Hanging Rock to ensure the protection of the reserve for public use
- Gisborne and District Bowling Club new synthetic rink
- Community Local Law 2023 adopted
- Manna Gum Family and Children’s Centre new outdoor play space
- Barkly Square sports field reconstruction
- Woodend Golf Club renovated clubrooms
More information is provided in this news item: Delivering a sustainable Budget and progressing Council Plan actions