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Council Budget Announcments

  • July 09, 2020

Council Budget Announcements

Several Queensland Council’s have announced their 2020-21 budgets.

Townsville City Council

Townsville City Council have announced a $648.8 million 2020-21 budget.

The budget contains significant changes to the rating categories following a review that commenced in 2018.  The changes include a removal of the CBD categories and a rationalisation of the retail categories, resulting in some decreases and increases depending on the property type and size.

Non-strata multi-unit dwellings will see a significant rates increase as they are now assessed the same as strata multi-unit dwellings.

Other highlights of the budget include:

  • $221.9 million infrastructure investment
  • $15 million capital relief package
  • $0.7 million for CBD development incentives
  • Up to 25% reduction in infrastructure charges (up to $2,000), for local job creation
  • $1,000 First Home Buyers Incentive

To view more detail on Townsville City Council’s 2020-21 budget, please click here.

Ipswich City Council

Ipswich City Council have announced a $603.4 million 2020-21 budget.

Included in the budget was a commercial rate increase of 2.4 % and a general rate increase for residential properties of 2.75 %.

Other highlights of Ipswich City Council’s budget include:

  • $8,000 for COVID relief to help stimulate the economy, promote jobs and bring investment back to the region
  • $4.3 million for road maintenance
  • $232 million capital program
  • $13 million for strategic transport infrastructure

To view the full details of the Ipswich City Council’s 2020-21 budget, please click here.

Moreton Bay Regional Council

Moreton Bay Regional Council have announced a record $685 million budget to revitalise the economy post COVID-19.

As part of the budget, rates will increase by an average of 2 %. This includes a $200 rates rebate for residents on Job Seeker.

Other highlights of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Budget include:

  • $220 million capital works program
  • $32.9 million for the COVID response
  • $143.3 million for road and transport initiatives.

To find out more about Moreton Bay Regional Council’s budget, pleased click here.

Mackay Regional Council Budget

Mackay Regional Council have announced a $306 million 2020-21 budget.

The Council announced that there would be no increase in general rates or fees and charges.

Other highlights of Mackay Regional Council Budget include:

  • $7 million COVID-19 response
  • $113 million in capital works
  • $7.6 million in signature projects (including Mackay Waterfront)

To view the full detail of Mackay Regional Council’s budget, please click here.

Cairns Regional Council

Cairns Regional Council have handed down a $312 million 2020-21 budget.

Included in the budget is a general rate increase of 1.8% with a 2.8% rates rise flagged in the next two financial cycles.

Other highlights of the budget include:

  • $181 million capital works program
  • $43.5 million for roads, bridges, drainage, kerb and channel, and shoulder sealing
  • $32.7 million on water and waste infrastructure

To view more detail of Cairn’s Regional Council, please click here.