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Proposed 2021-22 budget supports community
Hobsons Bay City Council’s Proposed Annual Budget 2021-22 will deliver $2 million in COVID recovery programs and ongoing rate and financial hardship relief, $63.491 million in capital works projects, and funding for over 100 vital community services.
The Proposed Annual Budget 2021-22 is now open for community feedback and submissions until 23 May 2021, following adoption at last night’s Council Meeting.
The $63.491 million Capital Works Program invests in new infrastructure across Hobsons Bay and provides much needed jobs for our community and local suppliers.
Highlights include: $13.043 million for roads, $2.038 million for drains; $1.131 million for footpaths and cycle ways; $18.683 million for recreation and open space; and $24.675 million on buildings, such as sporting and recreational facilities ($20.35 million), civic and community facilities ($2.895 million), building renewal program ($530,000) and environmental su
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Mobile help for those effected by COVID-19
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be widespread. Many of us have witnessed the profound impact it has made within our community for individuals, businesses, and community groups.
To best support our community members affected by COVID-19, Council is proud to announce the latest Hobsons Bay Community Has Heart (HBCHH) initiative – the Virtual Hub. The Virtual Hub will be on four wheels until the end of June as a ‘Roving Hub’.
Trained Council staff and volunteers will visit a wide range of spaces and community events around Hobsons Bay to provide mobile outreach for people within the community. This will involve friendly catch-ups with community members, providing a safe space to discuss how they’ve been impacted by COVID-19, as well as a space to discuss how Council can continue to support community members experiencing social isolation and loneliness and the support options that are available for resident