Our 2026–27 Budget is now in action. It shows how we’ll invest in services, projects and infrastructure for our community.

Here are some highlights, plus a breakdown of where each $100 we spend this financial year will go.

Climate action and environment

• $3.42 million to start the ‘electrification’ of Boroondara Sports Complex
• $2.8 million to help more households switch to renewable energy
• $2.1 million to deliver key actions of the Tree Canopy Strategy, including planting at least 2,000 trees
• $324,000 to improve natural habitat areas at Burke Road Billabong, 
  Willsmere Billabong and King Street Chain
• $4.69 million to upgrade St James Park, Stradbroke Park South and Warner Reserve with improved irrigation and installation of more water-efficient turf

Building community

• $2.32 million to upgrade playgrounds at Fordham Gardens, Mont Albert Park and Reservoir Reserve
• $11.11 million to provide library services 7 days a week
• $702,630 to complete renewal works for Estrella Preschool
• Work with the community to deliver the Alice Anderson Memorial Sculpture Project in Kew

Better places for you

• $4.27 million to finish refurbishing Kew Library
• $4.85 million to connect and increase our shared-use paths
• $8 million to start construction of the Michael Tuck Stand Community Hub
• $12.31 million for pavilion works at Greythorn Park, Hartwell Reserve, Myrtle Park and Ferndale Park
• $840,000 towards improving public spaces including the Kew Junction Place Plan and Camberwell Junction Theatre District
• $1.6 million to the Boroondara Vibrant Shopping Centres Program to enhance the look, feel and functionality of our shopping areas

Everyday excellence

• $5.23 million on arts and cultural services and events
• $10.21 million on health and wellbeing services, including vaccination, youth and recreation services
• $13.62 million for planning, development and building controls
• $15.40 million for maintenance of the city’s infrastructure
• $26.26 million for parks and gardens, biodiversity and street trees maintenance

Our Budget at work

For every $100 we spend this financial year, this much will go to each area:

$35.16: Capital works and priority projects

$15.69: Environment and waste management

$10.78: Parks, gardens, sportsgrounds, leisure and civic centres

$7.33: Health, aged community and family services

$6.22: Libraries, arts and cultural services

$5.63: Local laws enforcement

$5.07: Planning and building

$4.79: Communications and customer service

$3.73: Roads, footpaths, safety and drainage

$2.17: Engineering and traffic

$1.83: Economic development

$1.60: Rates and property services

This is our first Budget guided by the refreshed Boroondara Community Plan 2025–35, which was shaped by more than 5,600 community contributions. We also thank everyone who took the time to give feedback on the draft Budget.

See the full Budget at our Council Budget 2026–27 page.