Published on 18 July 2022

Council budget adopted

Council’s $218.16 million budget was adopted on 5 July 2022 following community engagement, resulting in a 4.7 per cent rate revenue increase.

The budget outlines the range of programs and services council will deliver across 88 categories over the next year.

Maintaining local roads sees the biggest investment with $31.39 million, followed by $20.38 million allocated to improving parks and play spaces. As part of this funding, seven playgrounds will share in a total of $1.93 million worth of upgrades to equipment, landscaping and supporting facilities such as shelters, seating and irrigation. Council will also invest $12.67 million in paths and kerb ramps.

Major projects on the cards include continuing the upgrade to local infrastructure in Hackham South East and undertaking investigations, design and engagement for a multi-use sporting facility at Knox Park in Morphett Vale.

Council’s much-loved major events will return, and libraries and council centres will continue providing important programs and services that help people connect, learn skills and keep mentally and physically healthy.

Climate change adaptation and mitigation are a strong focus with a Coastal Adaptation Plan to be developed. Increasing the city’s tree canopy by 20 per cent by 2035 is also a key objective and will see 6000 trees planted on verges and in reserves.

City of Onkaparinga Acting Mayor Simon McMahon says the budget aligns with the guiding principles set out in council’s Long Term Financial Plan.

“We made a commitment to keep rates to CPI and stick to our Long Term Financial Plan principles, which projects us returning to a balanced budget by 2024-25,” Acting Mayor McMahon said.

“The plan ensures we continue delivering essential services and programs that our community relies on, while remaining financially responsible.”

The Annual Business Plan’s actions are aligned with the vision set out in council’s Community Plan 2030, backed by a suite of strategic plans and the community feedback received via the Community Survey 2021 and other engagements.

The Annual Business Plan and Budget can be viewed on council’s website at onkaparingacity.com/abp

 

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Children on playground at Wilfred Taylor Reserve