Print full document Table of contents Content Our 2025–26 Budget focuses on investing in high-quality, sustainable and inclusive community services and facilities.This includes:$28.1 million over the next 4 years for the Michael Tuck Stand redevelopment$6.8 million over the next 3 years for the Kew Library redevelopment$2.28 million for the Hawthorn Library project.Investments into preserving and increasing green spaceWe’re investing in our sportsgrounds, which includes:$3.14 million for sportsground reconstruction program$200,000 for minor sportsground improvements$658,000 for the Sportsground Infrastructure Renewal ProgramWe understand there’s limited open space in our community for recreation. We will invest $800,000 each year into our Open Space Acquisition Fund, which allows us to purchase additional open space when there’s an opportunity.Investments into maintaining our infrastructureWe’ll invest:$6.99 million for drainage renewal$2.01 million for footpath and cycleway renewal$13.78 million for road renewal$8.32 million other community building renewal works and minor works across many other properties under Council stewardship.Investments into services We'll invest:$10.98 million to provide library services 7 days a week$10.41 million on health and wellbeing services, including immunisation, youth and recreation services$25.65 million for parks and gardens, biodiversity and street trees maintenance$4.49 million on arts and cultural services and events$13.53 million for planning, development and building controls$14.78 million for maintenance of the city’s infrastructure. Pagination links Total revenue and spending Council Budget 2025–26 What affected our 2025–26 Budget
