2016/17 Budget

Council adopted the 2016/17 budget at a special meeting on 16 June 2016.

The budget was developed in conjunction with:

council’s Operational Plan 2016/17[881KB], adopted by council at the Special Meeting on 9 June 2016
and in accordance with council's Financial Sustainability Plan 2015-2025[1945KB] adopted by council at the Ordinary Meeting 17 September 2015.

Budget snapshot

A budget which includes a positive operating result of $30.9 million
$253 million Capital Works Program, including three Region Making Projects for the 2016/17 and future years:
- $53 million for the continuation of the development of the Maroochydore City Centre
- $31 million to complete the development of the Solar Farm
- $25 million for the Sunshine Coast Airport Runway.
General rates have increased by 2.5%
1.7% increase to Waste Management charges for a wheelie bin
Overall the general rates and waste management charges combined results in a 2.2% increase which, is in line with the LGAQ Council Cost Index
Tourism and Major Events Levy increase of 10% with a minimum of $90.80
Pensioner discount continues, about $3.3 million
Early payment discount continues, about $8.1 million.

This is a budget that:

focuses on building Australia's smart region - economically and environmentally
delivering the core services which continue to grow a strong community
has a capital works program investing in the future of our communities
significantly benefit future generations with visionary and innovative projects.

Capital Works Program[35KB]
Community Budget Report
You can access separate sections of council's 2016/17 Budget from the listing below or download the 2016/17 Budget Book.

The 2016/17 Budget Schedules were presented as attachments to the budget adoption report. The schedules include:

The following policies have been adopted as part of the 2016-17 Budget: