Our Draft Budget 2024/25

The 2024/25 Council Budget was adopted on 24 June 2024.

The Draft Budget for 2024/25 was open for feedback between 23 April 2024 and 6 May 2024. The feedback was collated and considered before the Budget was adopted at a Council meeting on 24 June 2024.

Read about the budget highlights and the full budget on Melton Council Budget webpage.

Budget highlights

Image with the words $223.1m in capital works program and $204.8m in services to community

Highlights of the 2024/25 Capital Works Program include:

  • $17.8 million for Mt Atkinson East Sports Reserve
  • $11.9 million to complete the upgrade of Bulmans Road, Melton West
  • $7.8 million to complete the signalised intersection at Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road, Caroline Springs
  • $9.7 million to finalise design and commence early work on the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre
  • $10.6 million for construction of the Bridge Road Community Hub
  • $14.6 million for Plumpton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House
  • $8.3 million for the Weir Views Children’s and Community Centre
  • $6.2 million for the upgrade of Troups Road South, Mount Cottrell (Stage 2)
  • $4.5 million to complete the road duplication of Hume Drive, Taylors Hill, between Calder Park Drive and Gourlay Road
  • $5.3 million to duplicate Taylors Road, from Gourlay Rd to Westwood Drive, Caroline Springs
  • $8.3 million for Aintree Children’s and Community Centre
  • $5.3 million for the Cobblebank Community Services Hub
  • $5.1 million for MacPherson Park rugby facility (Stage 3)
  • $3.8 million for Rockbank North (Aintree) Sports Reserve
We are also delivering those services and programs that meet the day-to-day needs of our community including:
  • $7.2 million for social care for older people and people with a disability
  • $10.5 million for maternal and child health
  • $6.4 million for children, family and youth services
  • $7.5 million to support our state-of-the-art libraries and
  • funding for community festivals including Djerriwarrh Festival, Lakeside Alive and Carols by Candlelight.


Community submissions

In late 2023, we invited community submissions for projects and infrastructure improvements residents want to see in their neighbourhoods. As a result, this budget includes funds for 10 projects highlighted by the community, including improvements to local parks and sports ground facilities, and support for community activities and events.

Rates

Average rates in 2024/25 will increase by 2.75 per cent, which is in line with the State Government’s rate cap amount for this financial year.

This means an average rate rise of around 94 cents a week for residents. However, more than half of all households across the City will see a smaller increase than that.

A $90 pensioner rebate will be available to eligible property owners, which is a $5 increase on last year.