Budget 2025-2026

Our Annual Budget 2025-26 was developed following extensive community consultation and outlines Council’s commitment to invest in essential services and infrastructure while ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

The Budget provides $110.69 million to build, upgrade or expand key infrastructure across our city, including: 

  • The next stage of construction of the regional sports precinct in Mernda
  • Completion of the Murnong Community Centre in Donnybrook
  • Upgrade of Peter Hopper Lake in Mill Park
  • Commence the upgrade of Huskisson Reserve multipurpose facility
  • Delivery of local road restoration and resurfacing
  • Ongoing road and playground upgrades across the municipality.

Council has invested in our community’s top five priorities through the allocation of: 

  • $57.25 million for roads, public transport and footpaths
  • $51.02 million for parks, playground and open space
  • $49.96 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities 
  • $8.52 million for community safety
  • $1.99 million for arts, culture and events.

Download the 2025-2026 budget

City of Whittlesea Adopted Budget 2025-26(PDF, 11MB)

View previous budget

City of Whittlesea Budget 2024-25(PDF, 9MB)

City of Whittlesea Budget 2023-24(PDF, 39MB)

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