Published on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 11:13:50 AM
The Shire of Ashburton has adopted its budget for 2024/25 with $57 million allocated to capital works programs.
Shire President, Audra Smith said this year’s Annual Budget is structured to support growth in our Shire, with funding allocated towards bolstering existing structures and establishing new community resources.
“The Shire of Ashburton is a socially active district. Our Shire's sustained development is boosting our ability to deliver capital projects that enhance the liveability and sustainability of our towns. Despite the pressures of rising living costs, we have decided not to increase residential rates and waste collection charges.
“For the year 2024-2025, we are embarking on an ambitious capital works program worth $57 million. This will continue our intergenerational renewal and upgrade of community infrastructure. We are dedicating over $10 million to housing and accommodation projects, crucial for attracting and retaining staff.
“Recognising the importance of our road network for economic success, we have allocated additional annual funding to progressively resurface and upgrade roads throughout the Shire, with an expenditure of over $15 million this year.
“Key projects for this year include the new Minna Oval Sports Pavilion, new Onslow Men's Shed, Onslow Ocean View Caravan Park upgrade, swimming pool heating and bike park developments in Onslow and Paraburdoo.
“Additionally, planning is well underway for the new Onslow Town Jetty, airport runway upgrades, the Onslow Streetscape development and Pannawonica Bike Park.
“This is an exciting time for Ashburton, with a variety of community programs and events planned, such as the Passion of the Pilbara, the Onslow 100 Year celebration, and the return of the Jundunmunnah Festival.
“Our 2024/25 budget enables us to build a strong foundation to eventuate in solutions with longevity, while focusing on projects which are a continuation of delivering new opportunities for the community,” expressed President Smith.
A copy of the 2024/25 Annual Budget is available from our website https://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/documents/budget
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