Sunshine Coast Council 2016-17 budget

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Sunshine Coast Council

2016-17 Budget

> https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Budget-Financial-and-Annual-Reports/Budget/2016-17-Budget

Budget snapshot

    A budget which includes a positive operating result of $30.9 million
     $253 million Capital Works Program, including three Region Making Projects for the 2016/17 and future years:
        $53 million for the continuation of the development of the Maroochydore City Centre
        $31 million to complete the development of the Solar Farm
        $25 million for the Sunshine Coast Airport Runway. 
    General rates have increased by 2.5%
    1.7% increase to Waste Management charges for a wheelie bin
    Combined this results in a 2.2% increase which is in line with the LGAQ Council Cost Index
    Tourism and Major Events Levy increase of 10% with a minimum of $90.80
    Pensioner discount continues, about $3.3 million
    Early payment discount continues, about $8.1 million.

This is a budget that:

    focuses on building Australia's smart region - economically and environmentally
    delivering the core services which continue to grow a strong community
    has a capital works program investing in the future of our communities
    significantly benefit future generations with visionary and innovative projects.


>> https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Council/Budget-Financial-and-Annual-Reports/Budget/2016-17-Budget