community - 2026-05-13

Council draft budget proposes $588m spend and $125m capital works program, with feedback open until 24 May

Source: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Council draft budget proposes $588m spend and $125m capital works program, with feedback open until 24 May

Northern Beaches Council is asking residents to comment on its draft Delivery Program 2026–2030, Operational Plan 2026/27 and Long-Term Financial Plan 2026–2036, which include a proposed $588 million budget for 2026/27 and a $125 million capital works program.

Northern Beaches Council is asking residents to comment on its draft Delivery Program 2026–2030, Operational Plan 2026/27 and Long-Term Financial Plan 2026–2036, which include a proposed $588 million budget for 2026/27 and a $125 million capital works program. Mayor Sue Heins said the draft plans represent Council’s largest commitment to renewing and improving local infrastructure, with spending focused on assets used daily, including roads, footpaths, beaches, parks and community facilities. Under the draft budget, Council proposes $588 million in expenditure in 2026/27, with the $125 million capital works program supported by $21.5 million in what Council described as critical Special Variation funding to maintain safe, fit-for-purpose assets. Council also said the budget includes a $35 million IPART endorsed Special Variation to fund improvements to roads, footpaths and stormwater infrastructure and renew community facilities and town centres. Council said community safety is a key focus in the draft plans, with proposed service enhancements including extended lifeguard operating hours at Dee Why Beach and other locations based on risk, and enhanced building and compliance...