On public exhibition: Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and Budget

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Update June 2021

Thank you to everyone who lodged a submission in response to the Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and Budget. The submission period has now closed.

All submissions are included in the Business Paper which will be considered by Councillors prior to the finalisation and adoption of the draft Operational Plan 2021-2022.

The draft Operational Plan and associated submissions are then discussed at the Extraordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 15 June 2021 before what is called ‘formal adoption’ of the Operational Plan.

Community members have the opportunity to speak for up to four minutes on any agenda item included in the Business Paper, in a session called Public Access. This means that you can speak about your submission if you wish.

Public Access is held at the start of every Council meeting. To be included in the public access session, please complete the public access application form at this link.

Following the meeting, you will receive a link to the minutes of the meeting so that you can read the details of what was decided in relation to the Operational Plan.

Thank you for your interest in the Operational Plan process.

If you have any further enquiries please contact Casie Hughes, Corporate Planning & Engagement Coordinator on 6625 0432.


Background

Lismore City Council’s is placing the Imagine Lismore Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and Budget, including the Revenue Policy and Borrowings and Fees and Charges on public exhibition for the community’s review and feedback. The draft Plan and Budget provides the community with a clear and transparent snapshot of Council’s financial situation and ensures the delivery of services our community needs.

The Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan is the fifth year of the 2017-2021 Delivery Program, extended by an additional year, due to the postponement of the Local Government Elections in 2020. The Plan provides detailed information about Council’s projects, services and major programs planned for the next financial year.

The planned $66 million capital works program includes:

  • Roads & Associated Activities - Infrastructure $31,980,600
  • Parks & Recreation – Infrastructure $8,286,600
  • Wastewater – Infrastructure $7,682,800
  • Water – Infrastructure $5,933,300
  • Waste Disposal – Capping, Leachate, landfill planning, Internal roads and Compliance issues $5,089,000

Wooden Bridges – Replacement Projects $4,372,600

  • Plant Replacement Program $1,488,500
  • Emergency Services – Bushfire Recovery $235,000
  • Quarry – Precoat Plant $220,900
  • Lismore Regional Airport – Infrastructure $200,000
  • Asset Management – Infrastructure works $198,200
  • Stormwater Management Services $153,000
  • GSAC – Pool Filter Renewal $80,000
  • Survey & Design Equipment $4000

Please take some time to review the documents and provide Council with your comments. Draft copies of these documents are available on the right-hand side of this page in the Document Library.

Following the exhibition period and the receipt of public comments, this matter, including all submissions received during the exhibition period. will be reported back to Council for final adoption at the 15 June extraordinary meeting,

We value your feedback and appreciate any input you may have.

  • Hard copies:
    • Hard copies of the draft documents can be viewed at Council’s Corporate Centre, 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah and at Lismore and Goonellabah libraries.
  • You can provide your feedback via a submission in the following ways:
    • Online - see the submission form below
    • In writing to the General Manager, Lismore City Council, PO Box 23A, Lismore, NSW 2480
    • Via email to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
  • The Draft Operation Plan and Budget is on public exhibition from 10 May to 7 June 2021



Update June 2021

Thank you to everyone who lodged a submission in response to the Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and Budget. The submission period has now closed.

All submissions are included in the Business Paper which will be considered by Councillors prior to the finalisation and adoption of the draft Operational Plan 2021-2022.

The draft Operational Plan and associated submissions are then discussed at the Extraordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 15 June 2021 before what is called ‘formal adoption’ of the Operational Plan.

Community members have the opportunity to speak for up to four minutes on any agenda item included in the Business Paper, in a session called Public Access. This means that you can speak about your submission if you wish.

Public Access is held at the start of every Council meeting. To be included in the public access session, please complete the public access application form at this link.

Following the meeting, you will receive a link to the minutes of the meeting so that you can read the details of what was decided in relation to the Operational Plan.

Thank you for your interest in the Operational Plan process.

If you have any further enquiries please contact Casie Hughes, Corporate Planning & Engagement Coordinator on 6625 0432.


Background

Lismore City Council’s is placing the Imagine Lismore Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan and Budget, including the Revenue Policy and Borrowings and Fees and Charges on public exhibition for the community’s review and feedback. The draft Plan and Budget provides the community with a clear and transparent snapshot of Council’s financial situation and ensures the delivery of services our community needs.

The Draft 2021-22 Operational Plan is the fifth year of the 2017-2021 Delivery Program, extended by an additional year, due to the postponement of the Local Government Elections in 2020. The Plan provides detailed information about Council’s projects, services and major programs planned for the next financial year.

The planned $66 million capital works program includes:

  • Roads & Associated Activities - Infrastructure $31,980,600
  • Parks & Recreation – Infrastructure $8,286,600
  • Wastewater – Infrastructure $7,682,800
  • Water – Infrastructure $5,933,300
  • Waste Disposal – Capping, Leachate, landfill planning, Internal roads and Compliance issues $5,089,000

Wooden Bridges – Replacement Projects $4,372,600

  • Plant Replacement Program $1,488,500
  • Emergency Services – Bushfire Recovery $235,000
  • Quarry – Precoat Plant $220,900
  • Lismore Regional Airport – Infrastructure $200,000
  • Asset Management – Infrastructure works $198,200
  • Stormwater Management Services $153,000
  • GSAC – Pool Filter Renewal $80,000
  • Survey & Design Equipment $4000

Please take some time to review the documents and provide Council with your comments. Draft copies of these documents are available on the right-hand side of this page in the Document Library.

Following the exhibition period and the receipt of public comments, this matter, including all submissions received during the exhibition period. will be reported back to Council for final adoption at the 15 June extraordinary meeting,

We value your feedback and appreciate any input you may have.

  • Hard copies:
    • Hard copies of the draft documents can be viewed at Council’s Corporate Centre, 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah and at Lismore and Goonellabah libraries.
  • You can provide your feedback via a submission in the following ways:
    • Online - see the submission form below
    • In writing to the General Manager, Lismore City Council, PO Box 23A, Lismore, NSW 2480
    • Via email to council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
  • The Draft Operation Plan and Budget is on public exhibition from 10 May to 7 June 2021



  • The submission period for the 2020-21 Draft Operational Plan and Budget has closed. All submissions received during the exhibition period will be considered by Council prior to the finalisation and adoption of the draft Operational Plan 2020-2021. The draft Operational Plan will be considered at the Council meeting on Tuesday 15 June 2021 for formal adoption. Thank you for your interest in the Operational Plan process.




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