local - 2026-04-28

Record $588 Million Budget Proposed for Northern Beaches Infrastructure

Northern Beaches Council opens community consultation on its most ambitious capital works program to date, with $125 million earmarked for roads, parks, beaches, and community facilities.

Northern Beaches Council has unveiled its largest-ever infrastructure investment plan, proposing a massive $588 million budget for the 2026/27 financial year to upgrade local roads, parks, and community facilities.

Northern Beaches Council has unveiled its largest-ever infrastructure investment plan, proposing a massive $588 million budget for the 2026/27 financial year to upgrade local roads, parks, and community facilities. The draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 and Operational Plan 2026/27, currently open for community consultation, outlines a record $125 million capital works program. This significant financial commitment aims to address community priorities and ensure the long-term sustainability of local assets. Mayor Sue Heins described the draft plans as the Council's most substantial commitment to renewing and improving local infrastructure to date. "This is the biggest infrastructure investment our community has ever seen, and it is focused on the assets people use every day, from roads and footpaths to beaches, parks and community facilities," Mayor Heins stated. Key Capital Works Highlights The proposed $125 million capital works program includes several major investments across the region. Roads and transport receive the largest share, with $36.8 million allocated to improve road assets, including $12.8 million specifically for road resurfacing and repairs. Sporting facilities...