Isaac Regional Council
2022-23 Budget delivering in a changing world
Isaac Regional Council: 2022-23 Annual Budget
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I s a a c Re g io nal Coun cil a ckn owledges t he t r ad itio nal custodia n s of the la nd wi t h in t h e I s aac region . We r e co g nis e their con n ection to la n d , s e a and co mmun ity. C o u ncil als o r e c ogn ises those whose o ng o ing e ffo rts to p rotect a n d p r omo te Ab o rigin a l a n d Torres Stra it I s l a nd e r cu lt u res will lea ve a la stin g l e ga cy fo r fu tu re elders a n d lea ders.
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our goals, vision and values budget at a glance mayor’s message the isaac story delivering in a changing world councillors’ messages executive summary our plan objectives budget contents financial management & accountability
Electronic copies of this book are available, free of charge, on Council’s website www.isaac.qld.gov.au © Copyright Isaac Regional Council 2022
our goal, vision and values delivering in a changing world advocacy
securing community futures
ensuring sustainability
protecting the community’s assets
GOAL To pursue long-term sustainable futures for Isaac’s communities.
VISION Helping to energise the world. A region that feeds, powers and builds communities, now and for the future.
VALUES Community focus We engage and communicate authentically with all Isaac communities to understand both their common and specific needs. We will continuously improve how we address those needs to help future-proof our region. Caring We are committed to working safely and caring for the safety and wellbeing of our people and communities. We believe that people matter. Teamwork We expect respectful relationships in our work together, to achieve. We cultivate commitment through shared purpose, to create value. Positive work ethic We do our best every day to have pride and enjoyment in our work. We display accountability, transparency, procedural consistency and integrity. We seek the highest possible practical outcomes in everything we do. We practice the knowledge that how we do things is just as important as what we do. At Isaac, the how matters. Isaac Regional Council: 2022-23 Annual Budget
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Percentage
Project costs
budget at a glance $92,800,000 $12,200,000 $11,000,000 $7,800,000 $5,900,000
INCOME
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$16,900,000 $6,900,000 $6,400,000 $3,700,000 $2,300,000 7 8 9 $1,900,000 $1,800,000 $700,000
72%
$92.8M Net rates and utility charges
9%
$12.2M Sale of contract and recoverable works
8%
$11M Operating grants, subsidies and contributions
6%
$7.8M Other recurrent revenue
5%
$5.9M Fees and charges, rental income and interest received
We use this money for renewing and upgrading our roads, replacing or improving water and waste infrastructure and long-term projects like multi-phase community facilities’ upgrades.
CAPITAL BUDGET
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OPERATIONAL BUDGET
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$35,900,000 $26,200,000 $21,300,000 $16,500,000 $9,500,000 $7,900,000 $6,400,000 $4,700,000
41%
$16.4M Roads, drainage, infrastructure and technical services
17%
$6.9M Community facilities, hubs and compliance
16%
$6.4M Council properties, fleet, plant and workshops
9%
$3.7M Water
6%
$2.3M Waste
5%
$1.9M Parks and recreation
4%
$1.8M Wastewater
2%
$0.7M Services, support and safety
This is what keeps things working at Council and supports the day-to-day delivery of services to our region. Whether it is our staff expenses, road maintenance, community programs, mowing our parks or the cost of running our water, wasterwater and waste management facilities, these and more come from this operational budget. Chart Title
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28%
$35.9M Roads, drainage, infrastructure and technical services
20%
$26.2M Services, support and safety
17%
$21.3M Community facilities, hubs and compliance
13%
$16.5M Water
7%
$9.5M Waste
6%
$7.9M Wastewater
5%
$6.4M Parks and recreation
4%
$4.7M Council properties, fleet, plant and workshops
mayor’s message I am pleased to deliver my 11th Isaac Regional Council Budget as Mayor of a region that continues to feed, power and build communities across the globe. I am proud of our great team of Councillors, our executive leadership team and staff. This budget is about setting up the Isaac region to deliver in the future, whatever changes this may bring for our people, our industries, our businesses, our communities. Our focus is on our future, beyond the pandemic. We live in a world where doing business is changing and becoming more expensive. Demand is outstripping supply. For Council business, it means that the mowers we use in our parks, the graders we use on our roads, the filters and pumps for our pools, the piping for water and sewerage projects have all become dearer and harder to secure. Maintaining such an extensive portfolio poses unique challenges and requires considerable funding and resources. This challenge is further complicated by the industry impacts on community infrastructure, particularly roads, waste management facilities, and our water and wastewater network. All these factors complicate our operations, but I am confident we have delivered a robust and balanced budget today that will support us into the future. We use social, financial and economic sustainability principles when determining our budget and this enables us to provide the required level of service in the most cost effective manner. Despite the current supply chain challenges and the Consumer Price Index increasing around 6 per cent, Council has generally kept rates increases below 3 per cent. This is a great effort and it is going to help us deliver quality services for our communities in a changing world.
Anne Baker Mayor of Isaac Regional Council
Greg Austen Division 1 Glenden and Rural Clermont
Sandy Moffat Division 2 Dysart
Deputy Mayor Kelly Vea Vea Division 5 Moranbah
Carolyn Jane Moriarty Pickels Division 6 Division 7 Clermont Middlemount and Surrounds
Gina Lacey Division 3 Moranbah
Simon West Division 4 Moranbah
Viv Coleman Division 8 Nebo and Isaac Coast
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the isaac story W H I T S U N D AY R E G I O N
M A C K AY R E G I O N
MACKAY
OUR REGION
GLENDEN
CHARTERS TOWERS REGION
We service 17 unique communities They are modern mining, historical, coastal and rural towns
NEBO
ILBILBIE
GREENHILL
COPPABELLA CARMILA MORANBAH CLAIRVIEW
Our population is
VALKYRIE
20,910 permanent residents* 12,080 non-permanent population* 1/3 of our population does not live here, but they enjoy the benefits of our region
KILCUMMIN
LOTUS CREEK ST LAWRENCE
DYSART MISTAKE CREEK CLERMONT
MIDDLEMOUNT
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGION
CLARKE CREEK
LIVINGSTONE SHIRE
MACKENZIE RIVER
BARCALDINE REGION
We produce $22.788B annual economic output** Mining is the largest industry employer generating 13,080 jobs in the mining sector** $357.271 million agricultural industry output**
ABOUT COUNCIL We employ 428 staff across the region Come and see us at one of our 7 customer service offices 8 libraries We supported and hosted over 240 events and programs in 2021-22 We maintain 99 parks and playgrounds We look after 19 community facilities, civic centres, recreation centres, museums, galleries, halls and showgrounds We own and operate 8 aquatic facilities which is more than many significantly larger councils We maintain 8 water treatment plants 6 wastewater treatment plants 9 waste management facilites and ... we maintain 4,500km of roads = sealed 2,400km + unsealed 2,100km That’s like driving from Moranbah to Perth!
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*QLD Government Statisticians Office QGSO, Bowen Basin population report, 2021 https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/statistics/theme/population/non-resident-population-queensland-resource-regions/ bowen-galilee-basins **REMPLAN: https://app.remplan.com.au/isaac/economy
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Let’s do a Comparison - Economies of Scale! Geograpically challenged areas mean more demand for infrastructure and community services with less people to pay for them. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA Brisbane 1,342km2
Mackay 7,613km2
Isaac 58,709km2 which is 25 times the size of ACT
POPULATION DENSITY
Isaac 1/3 of a person per sq km
Mackay 15 people per sq km
THIS BUDGET ...
$40.1M in capital works projects
Brisbane 945 people per sq km
FOR EVERY $100 OF YOUR RATES ... THIS IS WHAT WE DELIVER WATER Water consumption charging has had no increase to keep our towns green
RATES SNAPSHOT The total average residential rates bill will go up by less than $1.90 a week for most residents. We know family budgets are already strained and we worked hard to keep the rates increases well below the March Consumer Price Index of six per cent.
$27.97
Roads, drainage, infrastructure and technical services
$20.38
Services, support and safety
$16.62
Community facilities, hubs and compliance
$12.82
Water
$7.41
Waste
$6.17
Wastewater
$5.00
Parks and recreation
$3.63
Council properties, fleet, plant and workshops
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delivering in a changing world COUNCIL ADOPTS FRUGAL BUDGET AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Isaac Regional Council’s 2022-23 Budget is set to deliver future focused projects and essential services while managing the effects of a changing world. Mayor Anne Baker said finding more efficient and innovative ways to deliver services and projects to 17 unique communities was top priority. “Our focus is on securing the future of our communities, the world we live in is changing and this means the way we do business needs to change,” Mayor Baker, who delivered her 11th Budget on Wednesday, 29 June 2022, said. “We are faced with unique and challenging economic conditions beyond the pandemic. “We have supply chain pressures and increasing costs of delivering the services residents have come to expect. “We know family budgets are already strained and the Council team has worked hard to ensure we keep the rates revenue increase to 2.3 per cent well below the 8
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March Consumer Price Index of six per cent. “This budget has been about balancing services with projects that will make sure our Isaac region is well positioned to embrace new opportunities.” Water consumption charges have been kept at the same levels as 2021-22. Utility charges for water and waste have been kept to a 2 per cent increase. Mayor Baker said significant work has been done to keep the overall rates increases below 3 per cent. “The total average residential rates bill will go up by less than $1.90 a week for most residents,” Mayor Baker said. “This is a great effort by our Council as we manage 19 community facilities, eight aquatic facilities, eight water treatment plants, six wastewater treatment plants, nine waste management facilities, 99 parks and playgrounds and 4,500km of sealed and unsealed roads.”
$40.1M CAPITAL WORKS BUDGET AMID GROWING SUPPLY PRESSURES Isaac Regional Council’s $40.1 million capital works budget will focus on replacing, upgrading and maintaining core infrastructure.
sources such as the Australian Government and Queensland Government to meet community expectations.
The highlights from the capital works budget includes the currently estimated $10.1 million towards the Moranbah Community Centre Revitalisation Project over two years, $3.4 million Isaac Region Gravel Re-sheeting Program and the $3.2 million for the Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards Project.
“This is where Council-led advocacy plays a vital role on behalf of residents to access and secure government funding or legislation changes to provide infrastructure, facilities, and services.”
The $2.8 million for the Nebo Showgrounds Masterplan Project, $2.9 million for the Pioneer Road upgrade near Clermont and $2.4 million to replace Council’s aged trucks, mini excavators, skid steers, fertiliser spreaders, slashers, aerators, grasscutters, rollers and trailers are additional keynote 2022-23 projects.
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$2.8 million for the Nebo Showgrounds Masterplan Stage 1
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$14.4 million towards the replacement of Phillips Creek Bridge
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$2 million towards enabling the Isaac Resource Excellence Hub
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$400 million for the sealing of more than 450 kilometres of Queensland roads, upgrading key heavy vehicle corridors through our Queensland Beef Corridor partnership
Mayor Baker said Council’s focus is delivering on its core business of maintaining roads, managing waste and securing water in a changing world. “We are investing $16.4 million in roads around the region, $1.9 million will go toward maintaining our parks and playgrounds and $7.9 million will be spent on securing our water, waste and wastewater assets for our future,” Mayor Baker said. “A total of $6.9 million towards long-term projects like multi-phase community facilities’ upgrades, hubs and compliance on our pools.” Mayor Anne Baker said that while financial pressures are impacting industry, businesses and families, Council is not immune to those economic demands.
During the recent Federal Election, Council assisted in securing commitments of:
The Queensland Government announced the following for our region through the recent Budget announcements:
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A new Moranbah hospital as part of the $943.5 million funding over seven years to replace rural and remote health facilities and staff accommodation under Phase 2 of the Building Rural and Remote Health Program.
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$8 million towards the currently estimated $10.1 million Moranbah Community Centre Revitalisation Project thanks to the Resources Communities Infrastructure Fund. The fund was established by a voluntary partnership between coal and mineral companies through the Queensland Resources Council and the Queensland Government.
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$2.9 million Pioneer Road upgrade is jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Isaac Regional Council.
“For Council business, it means that the mowers we use in our parks, the graders we use on our roads, the filters and pumps for our pools, the piping for water and sewerage projects have all become dearer and harder to secure,” Mayor Baker said. “Our community expects us to get those things right which is why we are investing in delivering for services today as we deliver in a changing world. “We seek help from funding programs from external
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clermont rural and glenden
division one $3.4M
Isaac Region Gravel Re-sheeting Program including the 11.6km Wuthung Rd project
$2.9M
for Pioneer Road upgrade, pave and seal of 10km to improve safety for the school bus route*
$700K
for the $1.56M Eaglefield Rd 2.5km two-year project** $860,000 in the 2023-24 budget
$450K
construction of 5 new concrete floodways on Peakvale Rd
$76K
for equipotential bonding at the Glenden Pool to ensure safety and compliance
$45K
Isaac Region Remembrance Day seating project
SIGNIFICANT ROAD INVESTMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR GLENDEN’S FUTURE Whether it is the impacts created by mine closures, industry downturns or changing community needs Isaac Regional Council’s goal is to secure a prosperous future for all towns across the Isaac, especially for Glenden. In order to give our communities the best chance at a sustainable future, we are supporting local economic development, seeking additional industries, encouraging place-based community programs and implementing innovative strategies for dealing with our changing world. To support the community and facilitate positive action, we initiated Glenden Futures. The overall purpose of the Glenden Futures is to help guide Council (facilitated by the Glenden Futures Steering Group), Queensland Government, industry and
business stakeholders on the development of strategies for the future of Glenden. Council continues to invest in the area through significant road projects from the $3.4 million Isaac Region Gravel Re-sheeting Program where 29.6 per cent of these funds are directed to Division 1. Through government partnerships, there will be upgrades to Pioneer and Eaglefield roads. Council will fully fund five new concrete floodways at Peakvale Road. In the recent Federal Election, our advocacy assisted in securing a commitment of $400 million for the sealing of more than 450km of Queensland roads, upgrading key heavy vehicle corridors through our Queensland Beef Corridor partnership. CR GREG AUSTEN
* Jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Isaac Regional Council ** Jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance initiative and Isaac Regional Council
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dysart
division two $14.4M
from the recent Federal Election towards the $18M Philips Bridge construction project* This is a multi-year project dependant on Queensland Government cofunding.
$1.2M
budgeted towards the Saraji Rd and Peak Downs Mines Rd intersection project**
$800K
for the two-year $1.63M DysartClermont Rd widening sections project***
$500K
to replace the air-conditioner at Dysart Civic Centre****
$200K
towards investigation and design for future pavement rehabilitation and drainage works at Golden Mile Rd .*****
$50K
for the Rodney Draper Lane project to build a new footpath and drop and go area
MAJOR $14.4M FEDERAL ELECTION INVESTMENT TO KEEP DYSART MOVING Council has recently awarded the tender for the Dysart Civic Centre air-conditioning project which is more than $500,000. There’s a 16-week lag on the supply of equipment, however we remain on track to have the units installed before summer. The critical need to replace Phillips Creek Bridge on Saraji Road, north of Dysart is crucial to Queensland’s connectivity for industry and business. We are grateful that this has been supported with $14.4 million from the Australian Government towards the project. This will support the local economy during construction and deliver ongoing security to the industry that employs local residents. As we deliver in a changing world, an intersection that is frequently used by residents, industry, businesses and visitors - Saraji and Peak Downs Mines roads - will
be upgraded. Council has partnered with BHP and Vitrinite to deliver this project with $1.2 million budgeted to ensure safety at one of the Isaac region’s busiest intersections. The picturesque DysartClermont Road is a sealed road for its complete length, however some sections require widening to allow for two-way traffic. In this Budget, $800,000 has been allocated for the two-year $1.63 million project which is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance initiative and Isaac Regional Council. We are also investing $50,000 near the Dysart State School to construct a drop and go area and new footpath to ensure our children arrive and depart our school safely, bringing it to the high standards that our community deserves. CR SANDY MOFFAT
*Funded so far by the Australian Government with additional funding being sought from the Queensland Government **Jointly funded by BHP, Vitrinite and Isaac Regional Council *** Jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance initiative and Isaac Regional Council ****Carry forward from the 2021-22 Council Budget *****This project is subject to grant funding
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moranbah
divisions three, four, five $10.1M
currently estimated for the two-year Moranbah Community Centre Revitalisation Project*
$2.4M
to replace trucks, mini excavators, skid steers, fertiliser spreaders, slashers, aerators, grasscutters, rollers and trailers
$2M
towards enabling the project scope of the Isaac Resource Excellence Hub**
$1.82M
for Stage 2 of Moranbah Waste Management Facility Phase 2 project***
$1.2M
is currently estimated for the Saraji Rd and Peak Downs Mines Rd intersection****
$600K
to replace the filter valves and air lines on the Moranbah Water Treatment Plant*****
$45K
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BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR A BRIGHTER COMMUNITY FUTURE The Moranbah Community Centre Revitalisation Project* is set to begin with $1.5 million of work to commence in the first half of 2023. The currently estimated $10.1 million project is about upgrading a critical piece of community infrastructure to meet the changing needs of community and industry while providing a place to hold significant regional events. This project is jointly funded with $8 million thanks to the Queensland Government’s Resource Community Infrastructure Fund. Through our Federal Election advocacy, we secured a $2 million commitment towards enabling the Isaac Resource Excellence Hub. The vision for this hub is to address the current safety training and reskilling needs in the resource and energy
sector, however at the core this facility we will have the ability to evolve to meet the future needs of our communities in a changing world. This facility will be a central location on Moranbah Access Road, on Council-owned land, with a particular focus on research to identify new industries and support innovation in our current industries with economic benefits for the whole Isaac region. A further $1.82 million for Stage 2 of the Moranbah Waste Management Facility Phase 2 project. This includes the design and construction of a new engineered, lined landfill cell and leachate collection system.*** CR GINA LACEY, CR SIMON WEST AND DEPUTY MAYOR KELLY VEA VEA
*Jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Resource Community Infrastructure Fund and Isaac Regional Council. The currently estimated $10.1M is indicative from a 2021 Quantity Surveyor’s estimate which may increase due to inflation and supply chain pressures for building materials. **Recent Federal Election commitment ***This is a multi-year project ****Jointly funded by BHP, Vitrinite and Isaac Regional Council *****This is a budgeted two-year project with $250,000 in 2023-24
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clermont
division six $3.2M
two-year Stage 2 Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards Revitilisation Project*
$2.9M
for Pioneer Road upgrade, pave and seal of 10km to improve safety for the school bus route**
$2.4M
to replace trucks, mini excavators, skid steers, fertiliser spreaders, slashers, aerators, grasscutters, rollers and trailers
$450K
construction of 5 new concrete floodways on Peakvale Rd
$300K
for weighbridge design and installation for Clermont Waste Management Facility
$150K
for the Clermont Swimming Centre’s car park and driveway upgrade***
GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS SETS CLERMONT FOR ENERGISED FUTURE In the recent Federal Election, our advocacy assisted in securing a commitment of $400 million for the sealing of more than 450km of Queensland roads upgrading key heavy vehicle corridors through our Queensland Beef Corridor partnership. Stage 2 works on the Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards Revitalisation Project continue in 2023. These major multi-million dollar projects take time and this investment supports our vision for a world class saleyards and showgrounds in Clermont in a changing world. From the $3.2 million announced in last year’s budget, $2.75 million will be spent this financial year. The Southern Show Pavilion Refurbishment and the rodeo arena replacement will soon be out for tender.
The saleyard upgrades and outdoor and open spaces are underway. The great projects in Clermont continue this Budget with the $300,000 design and installation of the Clermont Waste Management Facility weighbridge which is expected to be operational by 30 June 2024. The Copperfield Store rectification and the Pioneer Slab Hut reconstruction at Clermont Historical Centre has been earmarked, however this is subject to government approval. Thanks to our government partnerships, we will see investment for Pioneer and Eaglefield roads and Council will fully fund five new concrete floodways at Peakvale Road. CR CAROLYN MORIARTY
*Stage 2 of the Clermont Showgrounds and Saleyards Revitalisation Project is proudly funded through the Australian Government’s Regional Recovery Partnerships **Jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Isaac Regional Council ***Subject to Australian Government approval
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middlemount
division seven $3.4M
Isaac Region Gravel Re-sheeting Program including the 14km Mackenzie River-Capella Rd project
$2.4M
to replace trucks, mini excavators, skid steers, fertiliser spreaders, slashers, aerators, grasscutters, rollers and trailers
$1.5M
for the Grasstree Rd culvert approaches and design and rehabilitation for Mt Stuart Bedford Weir Road*
$390K
to replace lights at the netball courts and touch football field**
$200K
for Golden Mile Rd investigation and design for future pavement rehabilitation and drainage works***
$45K
Isaac Region Remembrance Day seating project
A DIFFERENT WAY OF THINKING LEADS TO KEY INVESTMENT FOR MIDDLEMOUNT Over the past decade we have delivered a number of projects, policies and initiatives designed to help give our 17 Isaac communities every opportunity at a thriving future. This includes the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Act and the Resource Communities Infrastructure Fund. In the recent Federal Election, our advocacy assisted in securing a commitment of $400 million for the sealing of more than 450km of Queensland roads upgrading key heavy vehicle corridors through our Queensland Beef Corridor partnership. We are working hard as a team to deliver in a changing world. Did you know that Isaac Regional Council maintains 2,100km of unsealed road?
That’s why our gravel resheeting program is an important yearly item in our annual Council Budget. Division 7 is set to receive 35.7 per cent of the $3.4 million program, a major portion being spent on Mackenzie River-Capella Road as part of the Isaac Region Gravel Resheeting Program. To support these works and other essential services, Council is investing $2.4 million to buy new trucks and earthmovers plus grasscutters, aerators and slasher. We have secured $1.5 million investment for the Grasstree Road culvert approaches plus the design and rehabilitation for Mt Stuart Bedford Weir Road* and $200,000 for Golden Mile Road to investigate and design future pavement rehabilitation and drainage works.**
*Proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Road to Recovery Program **Subject to Australian Government approval ***Subject to government grant funding
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CR JANE PICKELS
nebo and isaac coast
division eight $2.8M
two-year Nebo Showgrounds Masterplan Stage 1*
$3.4M
Isaac Region Gravel Re-sheeting Program includes 4.5km of Lotus Creek Rd and 9.1km of CollaroyKillarney Rd
$850K
for Nebo Memorial Hall, administration, library and Historic Nebo Museum external revitalisation development**
$550K
towards the twoyear $1.7 million St Lawrence Water Storage and Raw Water Main Project
$172K
construction of a bitumen carpark and concrete footpaths leading to the amenities block in Centenary Park, Nebo**
$10K
for solar bollard lighting for two amenity blocks at Carmila Beach campgrounds
FUTURE-PROOFING NEBO AND THE COAST AT THE HEART OF FUNDING This 2022-23 Council Budget, is about delivering in a changing world. For the Isaac Coast and its water security, we are setting $550,000 aside for the twoyear $1.7 million St Lawrence Water Storage and Raw Water Main Project. This upgrade is critical to ensure that local residents and visitors have access to water and also to enhance economic development in the area. The proposed project is to install 1.2km of water mains from the east side of the Bruce Highway to the weir dam pump station plus the installation of the new raw water reservoir beside the treatment plant. As Nebo Rodeo celebrated 60 years this year, we also welcomed $2.8 million thanks to the recent Federal Election for Stage 1 of the Nebo Showgrounds Masterplan.
This is expected to be a twoyear program as we undergo planning with the majority of the funds to be spent in 2023-24 for polocrosse and pony club relocation, heavy vehicle access upgrade and the design and constraints analysis. We are also planning for essential primary infrastructure upgrades, increased car parking and camping areas in stage 2 of the project. It’s such an exciting community project for Nebo and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for this critical piece of community infrastructure. Areas along the Isaac Coast are becoming camping hot spots for our Isaac residents and our regional neighbours. That’s why we’re investing $10,000 for solar lighting at Carmila Beach campgrounds. CR VIV COLEMAN
*Recent Federal Election commitment **Subject to Australian Government approval
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executive summary
The Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) and Local Government Regulation 2012 require local governments to consider the longer term when managing their finances. Copies of the relevant sections of the legislation and the requirements of Council has been included in this document for the purpose of informing the community of this obligation. Isaac Regional Council has taken this responsibility seriously and has been working to ensure that while this is a legislative requirement, it is also good governance and management practice to ensure that the council remains financially viable and planning becomes part of the way that we regularly do business. The Act provides autonomy in preparing their budgets. However, with autonomy comes accountability, and the and a set of Local Government principles are contained, within Section 4 of the Act. To ensure the system of local government is accountable, effective, efficient and sustainable, Parliament requires — (a) anyone who is performing a responsibility under this Act to do so in accordance with the local government principles; and 16
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(b) any action that is taken under this Act to be taken in a way that — (i) is consistent with the local government principles; and (ii) provides results that are consistent with the local government principles, in as far as the results are within the control of the person who is taking the action. The local government principles are — (a) transparent and effective processes, and decisionmaking in the public interest; and (b) sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective services; and (c) democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement; and (d) good governance of, and by, local government; and (e) ethical and legal behaviour of councillors, local government employees and councillor advisors. Council’s 2022-23 Budget has been prepared in accordance with these guiding principles.
our plan objectives The Budget for the 2022-23 financial year is derived from the key strategies defined in our 20-year Community Strategic Plan, 5-year Corporate Plan, and our Annual Operational Plan.
communities
Our 20-year Community Strategic Plan – Isaac 2035 is a blueprint for Council’s long-term vision for the Isaac region.
Isaac will have resilient, connected and diverse communities whose lifestyles and wellbeing are supported and whose regional identity is cherished
The 5-Year Corporate Plan – Isaac 2022 acts as a building block towards successfully delivering these objectives through the identification of key goals, strategies and performance indicators to achieve our vision. The Annual Operational Plan is a framework for our operational delivery and targets over the next 12 months. In the right column are Council’s key themes across our suite of strategic planning documents:
economy Isaac will continue to be Queensland’s number one performing regional economy based on a thriving, diverse and resilient mix of industry sectors
governance Council will be a strong, ethical and effective advocate for the Isaac region, providing transparent and quality decision making, and efficient and cost-effective service delivery
infrastructure Isaac will have effective and sustainable infrastructure that supports the needs of the region’s communities and economic sectors
environment Isaac will have an appropriate and sustainable balance between environment, economy and community to ensure our natural resources are sustainably managed and protected
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budget contents In accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012 section 169 the following documents are to be included in the budget presented to Council – (1) A local government’s budget for each financial year must— (a) be prepared on an accrual basis; and (b) include statements of the following for the financial year for which it is prepared and the next 2 financial years— (i) financial position; (ii) cash flow; (iii) income and expenditure; (iv) changes in equity. (2) The budget must also include— (a) a long-term financial forecast; and (b) a revenue statement; and (c) a revenue policy. (3) The statement of income and expenditure must state each of the following— (a) rates and utility charges excluding discounts and rebates; (b) contributions from developers; (c) fees and charges; (d) interest; (e) grants and subsidies;
(4) The budget must include each of the relevant measures of financial sustainability for the financial year for which it is prepared and the next 9 financial years. (5) The relevant measures of financial sustainability are the following measures as described in the financial management (sustainability) guideline — (a) asset sustainability ratio; (b) net financial liabilities ratio; (c) operating surplus ratio. (6) The budget must include the total value of the change, expressed as a percentage, in the rates and utility charges levied for the financial year compared with the rates and utility charges levied in the previous budget. (7) For calculating the rates and utility charges levied for a financial year, any discounts and rebates must be excluded.
(f) depreciation;
(8) The budget must be consistent with the following documents of the local government—
(g) finance costs;
(a) its 5-year corporate plan;
(h) net result;
(b) its annual operational plan.
(i) the estimated costs of— (i) the local government’s significant business activities carried on using a full cost pricing basis; and (ii) the activities of the local government’s commercial business units; and 18
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(9) In this section— financial management (sustainability) guideline means the document called ‘Financial Management (Sustainability) Guideline 2013’, version 1, made by the department.
financial management & accountability In accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 section 104, each local government must establish a system of financial management that complies with the requirements prescribed under a regulation and must regularly review the performance of its system of financial management. (1) To ensure it is financially sustainable, a local government must establish a system of financial management that— (a) ensures regard is had to the sound contracting principles when entering into a contract for— (i) the supply of goods or services; or (ii) the disposal of assets; and (b) complies with subsections (5) to (7). (2) A local government is financially sustainable if the local government is able to maintain its financial capital and infrastructure capital over the long-term. (3) The sound contracting principles are— (a) value for money; and (b) open and effective competition; and (c) the development of competitive local business and industry; and
(iii) a long-term financial forecast; (iv) an annual budget including revenue statement; (v) an annual operational plan; and (b) the following financial accountability documents prepared for the local government— (i) general purpose financial statements; (ii) asset registers; (iii) an annual report; (iv) a report on the results of an annual review of the implementation of the annual operational plan; and (c) the following financial policies of the Local government— (i) investment policy;
(d) environmental protection; and
(ii) debt policy;
(e) ethical behaviour and fair dealing.
(iii) revenue policy.
(4) A contract for the supply of goods or services includes a contract about carrying out work.
(6) A local government must ensure the financial policies of the local government are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary.
(5)The system of financial management established by a local government must include— (a) the following financial planning documents prepared for the local government— (i) a 5-year corporate plan that incorporates community engagement; (ii) a long-term asset management plan;
(7) A local government must carry out a review of the implementation of the annual operational plan annually. (8) To remove any doubt, it is declared that subsection (1)(a) does not require equal consideration to be given to each of the sound contracting principles. Isaac Regional Council: 2022-23 Annual Budget
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