The council has prepared a Draft Annual Plan and Budget for the financial year 2023/24 which outlines important capital works, services, and priorities to be delivered. The plan is aimed at creating a more livable city while keeping costs down.

The Draft Annual Plan and Budget 2023/24 includes:

• $168.3 million Capital Works Program
• $33.6 million for building, upgrading, and renewing the local road network.
• $20 million for Kindergarten and children's services.
• $12.7 million for parks, open space, and streetscapes improvements.
• $11.8 million for Wyndham Coastal & Marine Management Plan and Greening the Pipeline.
• $11.9 million for Maternal and Child Health Immunisation Services.
• $10.8 million for Library services.
• $5 million for Active Transport Network improvements to connect the city.
• $1.45 million for Community Grants supporting not-for-profit organizations and community-based groups.
• $724,000 for Public Art projects across Wyndham.

The council welcomes feedback from the community about the Draft Annual Plan and Budget. Residents can provide their feedback through a survey or by filling out a hard copy form and emailing it or posting it to the council. The council is also holding pop-up events throughout May in different locations across Wyndham for those who want to chat in person.

The deadline for providing feedback is 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

For more details, visit: https://theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/draft-annual-plan-budget-202324