By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
CARDINIA Shire Council adopted its 2015-’16 budget at its meeting on Monday 15 June.
The budget outlines a $30 million investment in new recreation facilities, road and footpath construction and other capital works across the municipality.
Mayor Cr Leticia Wilmot thanked residents for their feedback and said the public input had been valuable.
“Council received nine submissions. All of the items raised in the submissions have been considered and a written response will be provided to address the matters raised,” she said.
Mayor Wilmot said council had strived to deliver a sensible, balanced budget that met the needs of the community.
Highlights of the Cardinia Shire capital works program include $1.5 million for the Emerald Community Hub and $1.1 million for the Emerald netball facility.
The garbage charge across the shire will drop by more than $5 per household and the 5.5 per cent rate increase is 0.4 per cent lower than last year.
The $50 rates rebate scheme for residents who receive Newstart Allowance from Centrelink will continue.
