Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents Adopted
Published on 21 June 2021
Snowy Valleys Council has adopted its Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite of documents for 2021/22 including an overall budget of $73M.
This year’s Operational Plan contains 112 Actions and a $35.4 million Capital Works program which includes close to $20million in grant funding.
Mayor James Hayes said following a challenging 2020 Council remains focused on ‘building back better’ and supporting communities to thrive.
“While it is a high priority for Council to seek increased funding to cover costs, improve efficiencies, and ensure we deliver responsible budgets, Council believes that ensuring we have a high level of amenity in our local area reflects community desire and assists in attracting people to the region, Cr Hayes said.
“The 2021/22 Operational Budget reflects this belief,” he said.
“We’re investing a total of $10.5 million in economic development projects including the civil works for Tumbarumba Snowy View Estate phase 3, building of itinerant worker accommodation at the Batlow Caravan Park and improvements and safety upgrades in the Tumut Aerodrome.
“We’ve also approved a $13.6 million investment in support of our roads network ensuring it is able to support local visitor and industry needs, and over $2 million for council buildings including the re-build of the Ournie Community Hall”.
CEO Matthew Hyde said Council has a continued focus on long term sustainability in planning for the coming 12 months.
“We are improving our strategic planning and advocacy with State and Federal Government for support with high priority projects to ensure the long-term economic future of the region,” he said.
“Our Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework allows Council to bring its various plans together and to prepare holistically and sustainably for the future”.
Key actions to be completed in 2021/22 include $7.3 million in renewals and upgrades of waste, water and wastewater facilities, delivery of the new FOGO service and processing plant, delivery of community events and programs including Winter Bites festivals in Adelong and Batlow, and the Long Lunch in Khancoban and promotion of the Visit Snowy Valleys brand to attract more people to the region.
Mr Hyde there are also plans to create a new Local Environment Plan that harmonises the current Tumut LEP and Tumbarumba LEP, and a focus on the development of a short-term accommodation investment strategy for the region, as well as completion of the draft Regional Trails Masterplan.
“Council will also continue to identify efficiencies and deliver improved services and facilities as part of our normal practices,” he said.
Each year Council also reviews its Fees and Charges Schedule for the services it provides reflecting a user pays principal.
Some changes include increases in annual Water Access charges for potable and raw water, and a harmonising of Septage Waste charges which will now see consistent minimum fees for all sullage dumping.
An hourly halls and parks hire fee has also been introduced for Community Groups to allow for more usage flexibility.
The adopted IP&R documents can be accessed and downloaded from Council’s website www.svc.nsw.gov.au/Planning-and-Reporting
The 2021/22 Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) suite of documents includes the annual Operational Plan, Capital Budget, Fees and Charges Schedule, and Revenue Policy. An updated 10-year Long Term Financial Plan (2021-2031) and updated Road to Sustainability Plan make up the suite.
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