The transformation of the Hawkesbury continues, with Council adopting its second largest budget ever — a $243 million investment in major projects and actions to repair, renew and improve the City’s infrastructure, programs and services.
This year’s budget will continue the work of asset renewal, flood recovery and major project development through the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
The three biggest budgets have now all come in the past three years with the $245.9 million budget in 2024/2025 a record.
These priorities are outlined in detail in Council’s Operational Plan 2026/2027, which was adopted by Councillors at the 16 June Council meeting.
The Operational Plan is Council’s action plan for achieving the community priorities outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. It is prepared each year and identifies the projects, programs and activities that Council will fund and deliver across the next 12 months.
Our Operational Plan 2026/2027 was developed through an extensive planning and prioritisation process.
It contains 105 key actions for delivery across a wide range of services and work areas, a comprehensive capital works program, including projects funded from the first year of the Special Rate Variation (SRV), and annual budget.
Major Operational Plan highlights for 2026/2027 include budgets of:
- $68.8 million on improving local roads and drainage.
- $48.7 million on upgrading public spaces, parks, sports and recreation facilities.
- $63.8 million on community and culture including local events, our Libraries, Gallery and Museum.
- $31.6 million on waste management, compliance and resource recovery
A significant portion of this year’s budget includes funding provided by State and Federal flood recovery programs and the State Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program.
Additionally, Council will raise $2.9 million from the first year of its Special Rates Variation.
