Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget Consultation
Port Augusta City Council has adopted its 2025/26 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget, which proposes a 6.5% increase in general rate revenue compared to the 2024/25 budget.
The proposed increase is driven by several factors, including the rising cost of delivering essential services and maintaining infrastructure. This is reflected by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 2.5%, along with new budget submissions to support a range of community initiatives. The budget also aims to align with Council’s Long Term Financial Plan, with a continued focus on achieving financial sustainability by 2029/30.
The operating budget for 2025/26 includes a proposed deficit of $1,786,085. While this represents a short-term challenge, Council remains committed to sound financial management and investment in the city’s future. The basis of rating will remain as Capital Value, with a fixed charge of $900, consistent with the 2024/25 financial year. Differential rate percentages will also remain unchanged.
Feedback from the community is very important – Having “Your Say” assists Council to understand the needs of the community.
Two community forums will be held in the Augusta Room, Central Oval Complex, Augusta Terrace, Port Augusta on Thursday 26th June 2025.
Session one will be from 11.30am to 12.30pm and Session two will be from 5.30pm to 6.30pm to present the 2025/26 Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget and provide an opportunity to meet with Elected Members and Council Officers to discuss the Business Plan and Budget.
To RSVP to attend the forums please visit https://www.trybooking.com/DCLIF
Written submissions are encouraged either via Council’s website form submission, by e-mail to admin@portaugusta.sa.gov.au or hard copy to Council’s Civic Centre, 4 Mackay Street (PO Box 1704) Port Augusta SA 5700 before Friday 27th June 2025.
Ratepayers seeking to make a verbal submission to Council will be provided with the opportunity to do so on written request before Friday 27th June 2025.
A Special Council Meeting to receive public submissions relative to the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget is proposed to be held in July.
For further information please contact Council’s Media and Communications Officer on (08) 8641 9100
JOHN BANKS CEO
PORT AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL
05/06/2025
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