City Budget 2017/18
The 2017/18 Budget specifically address the need to get the City out of a cycle of recurring operating deficits; see a range of legacy projects finally come to completion and finally put the City on track to strongly grow into the future.
The City is on track to move to a surplus position in 2018-2019 financial year which will be achieved despite significant rises in State Government charges.
Budget Snapshot Video
Watch a short video on the Budget
Budget Breakfast Presentation
Review the presentation made by Mayor Shane Van Styn and CEO Ross McKim on the 2017/18 Budget at the annual Budget Breakfast Meeting held at the end of June. View the presentation here.
Key Budget Documents
City Budget Booklet We're on Track 2017/18
Adoption of the Budget
Annual Budget 2017/18
Capital Works Program 2017/18
Corporate Business Plan 2017-2021
Fees and Charges Schedule 2017/18
Long Term Financial Plan 2017-2027
Long Term Financial Plan Schedules 2017-2027
Statement of Object and Reasons 2017/18
Community Strategic Plan 2017-2027
Budget Media Releases
Mayor says City is "on track" with new Budget
Record spend on renewing ageing infrastructure
Legacy projects to be completed
Airport lowers fees and charges
Boundary and Councillor review on the cards
CBD revitalisation commitment in the new Budget
City continues Mullewa upgrades
Environmental initiatives big winner in new Budget
Footpath focus in 2017/18 Budget
Spotlight on youth in new Budget
Meru welcomes capital works in 2017/18 Budget
Geraldton rates competitive against regional cities