Supporting our community to flourish

Did you know Council provides 147 services to our community, from weekly waste collections, home support for people in need and maternal and child health services to parks and open spaces, local roads and footpaths, playgrounds and sports fields?

We also build much-needed facilities and upgrade infrastructure across the City of Whittlesea.

Each year Council sets a Budget to deliver these important services and projects. The 2024–25 Budget includes $315 million operating and $108 million for capital works.

Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said preparing the Budget was always a balancing act. “With the increased cost of living right across Australia right now and the tightening of funds from other levels of government, Council is very aware of our expenditure.

“Our community needs us to deliver important infrastructure and services but we must also ensure we are financially sustainable to continue to deliver into the future,” she said.

The main source of funding for projects and programs in the City of Whittlesea is Council rates.

Council offers support through its financial hardship program for anyone having difficulty paying rates on time. You can reach out to Council on 9217 2170 for information.

Some key highlights of our building program this year:

• Commencing construction of the Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda
• Completing the construction of the Aboriginal Gathering Place
• Continuing the construction of the Granite Hills Major Community Park
• Continuing the construction of Patterson Drive Community Centre in Donnybrook
• Completing the design and construction of the West Wollert Community Centre
• Continuing the upgrade of Peter Hopper Lake in Mill Park
• Commencing construction of the Doreen Splash Park and Playground.