Special Rate Variation Community Engagement Report - Shoalhaven City Council

Services and facilities may need to be reduced or cut to reduce deficts
We may need to seek ways to significantly reduce costs and may need to sell or close some
council facilities
Our roads may continue to deteriorate through lack of investment in maintenance and upkeep
Council may remain in deficit
Costs to maintain roads may increase as they may be in a worse state than they are currently
What will the extra funds from the rates increase be used for ?
Depending on the option determined by the community and Council the money will be spent on a variety
of asset renewal and maintenance, with an aim to better meet community expectations. The community
have told us that they want more focus on roads and increased maintenance of Council assets like
community halls. It is expected that works will occur through the City and will focus on those areas with
the most needs and in a significant state of disrepair.
What is currently spent on assets and whats needs to be spent ?
Our assets are a significant cost in Councils budget. The following chart shows the asset replacement
cost facing Council
$45,000,000
3%
Asset Replacement Cost
$402,000,000 22%
$183,000,000 …
$65,000,000
4%
$97,000,000
5%
$1,013,000,000
56%
Roads
Bridges
Footpaths
Stormwater
Buildings
Recreation Facilities
We need to spend significantly more than we currently are to maintain our assets
Easy ways for you to give feedback and Get Involved.
Write to the General Manager at
PO Box 42, Nowra NSW
Telephone for an Information Kit on
Tel: 4429 3595 and return the survey form
Email your option to
council@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Have your say online at our website
http://shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/rates
Answer Council’s Facebook Poll
Fill out the coupon available in the South Coast Register
You may be contacted for a random telephone survey
Fill out a survey available at Council Offices, Libraries,
Swim and Fitness Centres