Glenelg Shire 2026-2027 Budget Development

The feedback period on the Draft Annual Budget has now closed.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to join the conversation and help shape the 2026/27 Annual Budget.

The draft was informed by community feedback received during the initial consultation process, particularly in relation to new local projects, asset renewal, and future project planning.

Within the available funding, Council has prioritised projects that reflect both community feedback and strategic priorities, including the Flinders Park Oval Lighting Upgrade and Dartmoor footpath construction. Other identified projects in Heywood and Portland will be taken forward with the aim of attracting external funding opportunities.

The draft budget also continues to prioritise investment in maintaining and renewing existing assets, consistent with community feedback and Council’s Asset Plan.

All submissions and community input received during the recent public exhibition period of the draft will now be reviewed to help inform the final Budget, with outcomes and responses to key themes raised by the community to be reported to Council as part of the final Budget consideration at a future Council meeting.