Budget 2025-2026: Funding what matters

Published on 30 May 2025

This year’s budget focuses on improving and maintaining what our community loves about living in the Green Wedge Shire. Traffic, roads and footpath maintenance, waste and recycling, as well as community and family services are the top expenditure areas.

Other priorities of the budget, endorsed at the 27 May Council Meeting following public consultation, include improvements and maintenance of environment, parks and open spaces, infrastructure assets, emergency management and community safety services, and community and economic support.

Mayor John Dumaresq said this budget focuses on the core features and functions that matter most to residents.

“We are committed to delivering services that make Nillumbik a great place to live. This Budget prioritises essential infrastructure and community wellbeing while ensuring responsible spending,” he said.

The Budget includes a total revenue of $117.97 million, total expenses of $112.21 million and a $21.48 capital works program. Some of the key capital expenditure projects include:

• Diamond Creek Men’s Shed - $1.96 Million
• Yarrambat Football Club Change Rooms - $1.8 Million
• Landfill at Kangaroo Ground - $2.79 Million

Council will also continue to prioritise asset renewal, including:

• Roads and carpark renewal - $1.54 Million
• Buildings renewal - $1.5 Million

View the 2025-2026 budget(PDF, 2MB).