By Ewen McRae
A broad capital works program is the centrepiece of Melton council’s 2019-20 budget.
The budget was passed at last week’s meeting, following a period of community consultation and submissions.
The budget includes more than $66 million in capital works, and is projecting an underlying surplus of $2.3 million.
Melton mayor Bob Turner said the budget was all about delivering for community needs.
“This budget demonstrates council’s commitment to delivering on our key priorities, and providing high quality programs, services and infrastructure to our residents,” Cr Turner said.
“I’d like to extend my personal thanks to all the residents and community groups who shared their ideas and visions for the city during the budget engagement sessions.
“Your insight has been invaluable and has enabled us to prepare a budget that is not only fair and equitable, but also strives to achieve the timely delivery of infrastructure programs and services for our community.”
Significant projects across the next 12 months include completion of the Aintree Children’s and Community Centre ($1.35 million), design of the Eynesbury Station Early Learning Centre ($1.2 million), intersection works at Taylors Road/Westwood Drive ($2.5 million), Macpherson Park redevelopment stages 1-3 ($4.25 million) and Cobblebank Indoor Stadium construction stage 1 ($3 million).
