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Council releases balanced Proposed Budget 2021-22
An historically low rate rise and major community infrastructure investments are at the centre of the Council’s Proposed Budget.
Council tonight released the Proposed Budget 2021-22 which balances fiscal responsibility, policies and funding to support individuals, business and sectors hit hard by COVID-19, with a strategic plan and investment to meet population growth demands across the region.
The Proposed Budget freezes many fees and charges at pre-pandemic levels in 2021-22 and allocates $379 million over two years to deliver the region’s largest ever capital works program.
It commits $687 million over four years in investment for community facilities such as shared trails, aquatic and sporting facilities, community centres and public open space.
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Last days for budget ideas and cost-saving submissions
Greater Geelong residents have until Monday 1 February to have their say on possible cost savings and where Budget investment should be directed ahead of the development of Council’s 2021-22 Budget.
In response to the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Council delivered an estimated $16.9 million worth of much-needed ongoing relief and recovery assistance to the community in the form of grants, rent and fee waivers, free parking and many other initiatives.
Disruption to City facilities and services, along with the major support packages delivered by Council, has significantly contributed to a 2020-21 forecast deficit of $33.4 million.