Projects in the mix for council
As well as the 'big-ticket items', the proposed 2016/17 budget includes a range of smaller projects will be important for the community.
These projects include :
- Max Stewart Oval training lights - $97,000
- Wade Park lighting upgrade - $140,000
- Orange Botanic Gardens eastern entry boardwalk - $22,000
- Refurbishment of the Orange Aquatic Centre changerooms - $102,000
- Blowes Conservatory restoration in Cook Park - $120,000
- Orange Civic Theatre upgrade including lighting - $150,000
- Sewer upgrade at Lake Canobolas - $150,000
- A southern link cycleway - $290,000
- Bus shelter upgrades - $72,000
- Pedestrian crossing lighting - $30,000
The period for community consultation on the 2017 Draft Budget has concluded. A report on the community response was considered by staff and presented to the 13 June council meeting which adopted the final budget.