On Tuesday April 20, the Parkes Shire Council endorsed the draft 2021/22 operational plan and budget for public exhibition and they are now inviting the community to provide feedback on the draft plan.
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Mayor of Parkes Shire Cr Ken Keith OAM announced details for an operational plan after the 2020 council elections were put off due to COVID-19.
"As a result of the pandemic, Local Government elections were postponed in 2020 and will now take place on September 4, 2021," he said.
"This impacted Council's Integrated Planning Cycle, which means that the existing councillors remained in office for an additional year; an interim operational plan and budget will be developed for the 2021/22 year and the newly elected council will serve for a reduced term of three years."
The 2021/22 Operational Plan details how the council will continue with the six key themes of the 2016/17-2020/21 delivery program: transport, environment, community, activity, water and economy.
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During the interim year, the council will deliver $54.8 million in capital expenditure subject to securing various grants.
This includes investing $27 million in water security projects to protect our water supply, both now and into the future.
In addition to the water security projects, the council will also deliver several other capital works projects:
- $6.8 million to upgrade seven sections of the Bogan Way between Forbes and Tullamore
- $1.6 million for the Spicer Oval amenities project
- $2 million in road upgrades to Currajong Street in Parkes
- $720,000 for the Trundle Recreational Facility upgrades
To view the plan and have your say, head to www.yoursay.parkes.nsw.gov.au.
Alternatively, you can view hard copies of the documents at Council's Administration Centre or Libraries and submit your comments in writing via email to council@parkes.nsw.gov.au or by mail to: The General Manager, Parkes Shire Council, PO Box 337, Parkes NSW 2870.
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