Budget snapshot

New for 2023-2024

Average residential rates and charges rise after 5% prompt payment discount. (property on minimum general rate in Emerald with a land valuation greater than $60k)

Continuing from 2022-2023 per week capital works program total budget community support

Grants programs, concessions, sponsorships and donations total operational budget

$41.9 M roads

$4.44 $80.8 M $17.2 M $324,841 $28.5 per annum after 5% discount

Average increase in residential water access charges

10% rates capping

Maintenance of 5,163 km of council roads Residential, commerical and rural community development

$292.4 M $509,752 $6.1M $22.9 M per annum after 5% discount

Youth services, indigenous support, community wellbeing parks and open spaces

Capital renewal, upgrade and new arts, culture and libraries

$186.5 M $56.05 $2.2 M $8.2 M

Overall average increase in residential waste charges critical water and sewerage asset investments

Capital renewal, upgrade and new natural environment our organisation

Cultural events and workshops, art galleries, library services, heritage Attraction and retention, skills training and development, workplace health and safety

$19.2 M $20.9 M

Investment in sustainable energy, environmental works, resource recovery, disaster management digital future

Online council service delivery, digital technologies and initiatives, communications technology networks