City of Kwinana passes 2022-23 budget with 3.95 per cent rate hike and millions for infrastructure projects

The City of Kwinana has formally adopted its 2022-23 budget, which includes a 3.95 per cent rate hike for ratepayers. Councillors voted at their June 22 meeting to accept a budget that mayor Carol Adams says will balance the community’s vision for Kwinana with rising costs and the complexities of a fast-growing city. “This budget includes some much-sought after community projects, including completing the construction of the new Honeywood Oval pavilion and the Kwinana South Fire Station replacement building, new oval lighting at Wellard West Oval, a junior bike safety track and commencing the development of the Kwinana Loop Trail master plan,” Ms Adams said. Significant funds have been directed to several infrastructure projects for the next financial year to accommodate Kwinana’s rapid growth. “To ensure that the city is ahead of this growth and balancing the increasing requirements for infrastructure and demand for quality community facilities and services, the council resolved that the average rate increase will be 3.95 per cent, or $1.08 per week for an average residential property,” Ms Adams said. More than $3m has been flagged for road upgrades and renewals across the city to ensure the road network can accommodate future traffic. The Zone Youth Space has been earmarked for a $2.29m boost to continue its management and activities, including the community liaison service. Nearly $1m has been allocated for building renewals throughout the city, including major repairs and replacements. The city will also hold a $75,000 FOGO feasibility assessment of the costs and benefits associated with switching to three-bin waste collection.