Liverpool plains Shire Council is set to deliver millions of dollars on project works to stimulate their economy, the details of which have been released in their draft budget.
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Economic development, roads and infrastructure, and community facility improvements are front and centre in the draft combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan, currently on display.
They will be drawing heavily from reserves and taking advantage of government assistance to deliver an "ambitious suite" of infrastructure projects, mayor Andrew Hope said.
These include the Quipolly Water Project, Werris Creek Industrial Precinct Southern Access and Quirindi Library Precinct Renewal, as well as our planned sealed and unsealed road programs.
In 2020/21, Council is proposing to deliver a Budget totaling $24.77 million, investing more than $8.2 million in capital works and delivering a range of projects and programs across the Liverpool Plains Shire.
- Andrew Hope
"In 2020/21, Council is proposing to deliver a Budget totaling $24.77 million, investing more than $8.2 million in capital works and delivering a range of projects and programs across the Liverpool Plains Shire," Cr Hope said.
"Council will also be delivering some long-overdue improvements to community facilities and public spaces around the region, including refurbishing Eastside Child Care Centre and delivering public amenities upgrades at David Taylor Oval, Bell Park and Willow Tree Recreation Centre."
Other key projects include the remediation of rural landfill sites, basketball and netball court resurfacing works, and a review of Council's Destination Management Plan to help boost tourism.
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Cr Hope said the plan aims to support economic development, as the region adjusts to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
"Just like any other business, Council has been significantly impacted by COVID-19, and as with the State and Federal Governments, we are working hard to support local industry and jobs, and get our economy moving again," he said.
"However, Council's long-term financial sustainability remains a key priority, and in 2020/21, we will be starting a conversation with the community around service levels and investigating whether a special rate variation is required to maintain our current levels of service.
The draft combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan can be accessed from Council's website at lpsc.nsw.gov.au.
Feedback and submissions can be made via email at lpsc@lpsc.nsw.gov.au or in writing addressed to the General Manager at PO Box, Quirindi NSW 2343.
Submissions and feedback close at 5.00pm on Monday June 8. A final report considering submissions will be presented to Council once the exhibition period finished.
