Council's Budget for the 2025-26 financial year is now in draft and residents are invited to provide feedback.

Presented at a recent Council meeting, the draft Budget outlines significant investments in key areas such as infrastructure, climate action, supporting young people and community services. We're optimistic this draft Budget will pave the way for a more inclusive, resilient and vibrant Boroondara, ensuring a better future for all residents and future generations.

We've ensured the Budget aligns with the community's priorities, as outlined in the Boroondara Community Plan.

Key investments

Supporting children and young people:

• Playground maintenance and upgrades: $2.2 million annually
• Sportsgrounds: Over $6.2 million a year
• Kindergartens and preschools: $3.3 million this year
• Sporting pavilion refurbishments: More than $27 million over four years to refurbish, upgrade, or redevelop seven pavilions, with a focus on increasing girls' participation in sports.

Climate resilience:

• Tree Canopy Strategy: Over $2.5 million to promote and tree canopy growth
• Stormwater drain relining: $5.4 million over the next 4 years to protect communities from potential climate-related flooding
• Greenways: $3 million to map out new trails, encouraging active transport
• Climate Action Plan: Nearly $16 million over 4 years, including support for home and business electrification and the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Infrastructure improvements:

• Road, footpath and kerb repairs: $16 million
• Library refresh: $9.2 million over three years to upgrade Kew Library and Hawthorn Library
• Placemaking projects: Transforming Columbia Street into a safe, walkable space between Glenferrie Station and Swinburne University.

Have your say 

A hearing of submissions is scheduled for a public meeting on Monday 26 May 2025. Stay up to date on our Your Say page.