Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget
This consultation has now closed.
Thank you to everyone that participated. The outcomes from the consultation were reported to Council's meeting on 20 June 2023.
To read the report, refer to Item 11.1 of the Council Agenda.
To read the outcomes of the meeting, refer to Item 11.1 of Council Minutes.
Background
The Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget is aligned to our strategic plan, continuing our commitment for a safe, sustainable and vibrant community.
Council will continue to deliver the services we all require and enjoy; our beautiful parks and reserves, our library and the activities offered through The ARC Campbelltown, rubbish collection, maintenance of our roads, stormwater and footpaths.
This plan proposes a number of exciting projects for the coming year to further enhance the liveability of our area and stimulate our local economy including:
- Funding to create the Paradise Recreation Plaza, which will attract people to the area and offer a unique experience with a focus on cycling, scooting, skating, sports and nature play all in the one space
- We have listened to the community and have provided funding for additional shade structures at the Thorndon Park playground whilst the natural tree shade establishes. The playground has been a huge success, seeing thousands of visitors from across the state enjoying our beautiful play space with benefits flowing onto local businesses
- Council is also very excited to be investigating a concept plan for a new Community Hub which will consider a Performing Arts Centre and new administration building and we look forward to bringing potential options for use of that site to the Community for further consideration
- Other initiatives to provide both a safe community and reduce risks include defibrillators provided for key community facilities, traffic safety improvements at five locations and stormwater projects across four locations
- A significant funding allocation will also be provided to create, renew and maintain our assets to ensure we continue to enjoy the facilities offered in our area.
South Australia and indeed all of Australia is experiencing unprecedented levels of cost pressures and inflation. Council is not immune from these price increases, in particular electricity and the ever increasing construction costs to create, maintain or replace Council assets.
Council’s average rate per property was the lowest across metropolitan Adelaide in 2022/2023 and we expect this to remain the case with forecast rate increases in 2023/2024.
Council is committed to financial sustainability and continuing to provide excellent services for our Community and this year are proposing a General Rate increase of 8.90% plus growth. This is in line with our Audit and Governance Advisory Committee’s recommendation to achieving budgeted operating surpluses within 3 years.
This proposed General Rate increase is based on the LGPI (Local Government Price Index) of 6.9% plus 2%. The LGPI measures price movements faced by Local Government in South Australia in respect of their purchases of goods and services which are quite different to those faced by households or the CPI (Consumer Price Index).
The General Rate increase for the average residential property equates to approximately $152, or less than $3 per week. The additional 2% above LGPI will generate $800,000 in income, representing $34 per household.
The additional income will contribute to meeting the significant increase in costs for power and the ever-increasing construction costs to create, maintain and replace Councils assets. It also enables Council to continue to fund existing services and the new initiative projects as outlined in the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.
A small increase individually will result in a collective gain across the community.
What’s being proposed?
The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget includes a range of new, proposed and committed initiatives for the 2023/2024 financial year which will demonstrate Council’s commitment for a ‘safe, sustainable, vibrant Community’.
About the Plan
The following pages contain a list of projects proposed to be undertaken in 2023/2024 for your consideration and feedback. The outcomes and feedback from this consultation will be considered by Council at the 20 June 2023 meeting, with the budget formally adopted at the 4 July 2023 meeting.
The full Draft Plan can be viewed from the Key Documents section on this page. Additionally, a printed version of the Plan can be viewed at:
- Council’s Office, 172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor
- Campbelltown Library, 171 Montacute Road, Newton
- The ARC Campbelltown, 531 Lower North East Road, Campbelltown.
How you can get involved
Connect with us, ask questions and provide your feedback in one of the following ways:
- Preferably provide your feedback online at connect2.campbelltown.sa.gov.au
- Complete and return to Council the attached hardcopy survey
- Email mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au with the subject “Draft 2023/2024 Annual Business Plan and Budget”
- Write a letter addressed to: Community Engagement Officer, Campbelltown City Council, PO Box 1, Campbelltown SA 5074
- Attend a meeting to discuss plans with Staff and provide feedback.
Come and talk to us on Wednesday 24 May 2023
- Coffee Chat (10:30-11:30am) at Cafe Settebello
- Public Meeting (6-7pm) at Council's Chambers
Random Prize Draw
Participants who respond online or attend our Public Meeting will go in the draw to win a $100 voucher for a local supermarket.
Consultation closes: 4pm, Friday 26 May 2023.
Who's Listening
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Manager Governance
Phone 8366 9222 Email lbarton@campbelltown.sa.gov.au
