Devonport City Council Tasmania
Devonport City Council’s draft 2021/22 Budget shows a solid result with a proposed operating surplus, modest rate increase and a strong capital works program.
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff said the local economy remains robust and the current forecast indicates Council’s 20/21 operating result, in an unpredictable COVID-19 environment being far better than the original estimate of a $2.2 million deficit.
“Council has developed a responsible budget for the next financial year and is pleased to be able to estimate a net operating surplus of $458,814, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, following a year which required radical action due to the pandemic,” Cr Rockliff said.
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More major festivals are returning Down Under. WOMAD NZ (New Zealand) returns March 18 to 20, 2022 to New Plymouth s Brooklands Park. It made its announcement 24 hours after a NZ$1.9 million ($1.37 million) underwrite from New Plymouth District Council and a five year partnership to stay in the district.
It pulls 11,000 visitors a year and delivers A$6 million ($4.35 million) to the local economy.
The 2021 edition was cancelled after the Taranaki Arts Festival Trust (Taft), which presented the event since 2003, withdrew its support four months ahead citing financial loss concerns in case of a COVID outbreak.