THE Mitchell Shire Council has released more information about its 2026/27 capital works program, with the $61.8 million investment balancing projects, road upgrades and quick fixes.
The capital works program is funded through rates and significant State and Federal Government funding, investing in roads, community facilities, recreation, parks, footpaths and public spaces.
Mitchell Shire Council Mayor Councillor John Dougall said it was responsible usage of resident rates.
“Every year, Council reinvests ratepayer funds into projects that make our communities better places to live, work and play,” he said.
“While roads remain one of our biggest investments, rates also help deliver libraries, family services, parks, sporting facilities, walking paths, traffic safety improvements and many of the places where our community comes together.
“We also work hard to secure State and Federal Government funding so we can build on that investment.
“By combining grant funding with Council’s own investment, we’re able to deliver larger projects and better outcomes for our growing community than would otherwise be possible.”
The Mitchell Shire listed several projects which will provided big benefits for residents, including the Wallan East Integrated Family and Children’s Centre, the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, the planning of Taylors Creek Reserve, a dedicated off-leash dog park at Chittick Park in Seymour, the upgrade of Old Sydney Road in Beveridge and a new roundabout at the intersection of Windham Street and Queen Street in Wallan.
Small projects included are amenties access upgrades at the Sue Marstaeller Pavilion at Wandong’s LB Davern Reserve, a missing footpath link connecting Hamilton Street and Hawdon Street in Broadford, accessible parking in Murchison Street in Broadford, netball surface works at Seymour’s Kings Park Exhibition Building, a range of drinking fountains in local parks and cistern upgrades at Kings Park.
Cr Dougall said while small, those improvements provided lasting benefits.
“Sometimes it’s the smaller projects that have the biggest impact on people’s daily lives,” he said.
“A missing section of footpath, an accessible parking space or improvements to a local sporting facility can make a real difference to how people experience their neighbourhood.
“We’re proud that many of these projects came directly from community feedback during the budget process. It shows that when people take the time to share their ideas, they can help shape future investment in Mitchell Shire.
“There are also many more community project ideas that have funding allocated in future years of the 10-Year Capital Program that will deliver enormous community impact in the future.”
