Plans for Ku-ring-gai on public exhibition

Published on 20 April 2023

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The Council plans to spend $54 million on capital works and services in the 2023-2024 financial year.

The Council’s spending plan is outlined in the revised 2022-2026 Delivery Program and draft 2023-2024 Operational Plan, which is on public exhibition for comment between Monday 24 April and Monday 22 May.

If adopted by the Council, Ku-ring-gai residents will benefit from $54 million worth of capital works on roads, footpaths, sportsfields and other essential services next financial year.

Key highlights include:

  • $14.3 million for the upgrade and renewal of roads;
  • $5.3 million for local centre improvements;
  • $3.9 million for drainage and stormwater upgrades;
  • $3.4 million for sportsfields and playgrounds;
  • $2.8 million for community partnerships to improve the natural environment;
  • $2 million for new and upgraded footpaths;
  • $1 million for traffic improvements;
  • $700,000 for new library resources;
  • $500,000 for refurbishment of public toilets;
  • $200,000 for tree planting in public spaces.

Other plans on exhibition for public comment include the 10-year Long Term Financial Plan,10-year Asset Management Strategy and the Council’s Workforce Management Strategy for 2023-2027.

The Council’s financial plan was independently reviewed in February 2023. Options arising from the review included a potential rate increase in 2025-2026 if supported by the community and the Council and approved by IPART.

A report presented to the Council at this month’s meeting this week outlined a projected operating surplus of $1 million, which contributes to the Council’s capital works program. 

The Council will make a final decision in June on budget allocations for the new financial year.

To view the plans and make a comment visit krg.nsw.gov.au/yoursay by the closing date of 22 May.

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Media enquiries: Sally Williams Ku-ring-gai Council 9424 0000.

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