Proposed Budget 2021/22 released for community feedback

Towong Shire Council has released its Proposed Budget for 2021/22 for public feedback and is calling on community members to share their views.

The Budget features a $25.5m capital works program, representing a substantial investment in the growth and vibrancy of Towong Shire.

Mayor David Wortmann said that this investment would not be possible without over $13m in committed grant funding from State and Federal sources.

“This is a tremendous outcome”, he said, “and it demonstrates that our ongoing work to advocate our communities’ needs to higher levels of governments has been truly worthwhile.”

“Some of the major planned projects include commencement of the Great River Road upgrades, completion of the Corryong CBD and Mitta Mitta streetscape upgrades, and ongoing safety upgrades across the Shire’s roads.”

“And we will be continuing to support the services that our communities' value, such as our early years services, our planning and building functions, and our community and economic development programs.”

The Budget proposes a rate rise of 1.5% for 2021/22, in line with Victoria’s Fair Go Rates System which caps Council rate increases in line with inflation.

The document is available for public review and feedback on Council’s website at towong.vic.gov.au, and a hard copy can also be requested from either the Corryong Council Office or the Tallangatta Council Office.

Community members are also encouraged to review Council’s Proposed Revenue and Rating Plan 2021-2025 which is also on exhibition, and provides the framework outlining the funding sources that support Council’s ongoing operation.