The 2017-18 City Budget – what’s in it for you?
Early this week Council handed down its second budget: keeping rates pegged to CPI; paying down debt; and funding job generating projects.
But I’m most excited about our local budget. It takes decisive action on crime, continues to tackle traffic congestion and makes the most of our open space.
For a complete rundown of the Division 11 budget, I’ve put together a quick 5-minute video. Or you can keep reading for some of the major announcements.
Safety
- Fixed CCTV network throughout Varsity CBD
- Relocatable CCTV targeting vandals and suburban hoons
- Safety interventions at Central Park, Jack Wilson Park and Kerrydale Park
- … and more!
Transport
- Beauty Point Drive intersection upgrade
- M1 intersection signal metering
- Accelerated intersection upgrade at The Rocket
- … and more!
Community
- Robina Library refurbishment
- Varsity CBD revitalisation study
- $150,000 for free, family events
- … and more!
Recreation
- Varsity Lakes Event Stage
- Robina City Parklands – Stage 1
- Frascott Park Redevelopment – Stage 2
- … and more!
Environment
- Varsity Lakes Wetland restoration
- Gold Coast’s Biggest Tree Planting Day
- Clean Up Australia Day and Robina Spring Clean
- … and more!
These are just the highlights. There are so many more projects that will ensure our community is a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Please stay in touch and let me know if I can assist your family with any local issues. For those that prefer to chat somewhere close to home, I’m holding two Listening Posts on Tuesday 27 June:
- 8am – Fitzroy Park, Robina
- 10am – Central Park oval (Lake Street side).
See you there!
Yours sincerely
Cr Hermann Vorster
Division 11 Councillor
