Have Your Say – Draft Annual Budget 2026/2027

Published on 07 May 2026

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At the Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6 May 2026, Hindmarsh Shire Council endorsed the Draft 2026/2027 Annual Budget (incorporating the draft Revenue and Rating Plan) to go out for a period of public consultation.

About the Budget

The draft budget has been developed to balance the retention of existing community service levels, maintenance and renewal of assets, and new initiatives to improve amenity and make Hindmarsh a better place to live.

One of the key focuses of this draft budget – shaped significantly by community consultation – is addressing the priorities identified by our residents. The community has told us that roads and pedestrian infrastructure are the highest priority, so we are investing $4.411m in road construction, resheets, reseals and final seals, kerb and channel, and footpaths (both maintenance and capital works).

The draft 2026/2027 Annual Budget includes capital works of $6.435m. Key initiatives for 2026/2027 include:

  • Roads
    • Gravel resheet of Perenna Road
    • Shoulder resheet of Old Minyip Road
    • Shoulder resheet of Pigick Bus Route Road
    • Road construction of Diapur Swamp Road
    • Road construction of Dimboola Minyip Road
    • Road construction of Lorquon Netherby Road
  • Drainage
    • Major culvert replacement

Other major capital works projects include replacement of essential plant and equipment as well as upgrades to the Dimboola pool.

Other initiatives include continuing to provide Council grants for events, community groups and businesses, an allocation towards the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre foyer upgrades, continued provision of Hindmarsh Outdoor Pools (including the scoping of an unstaffed access model), increased promotion of Holiday Parks, including membership to Big4 as a partner park, and standardising community forms across Council.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Before Council adopts the draft annual budget, we’d like to hear from you! See below how you can provide your feedback:

In-person at Budget Drop-in sessions
These sessions give you the opportunity to speak to Councillors and Council staff about the draft Budget. See details below:

  • Dimboola Library - Monday 11 May 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Nhill Customer Service Centre (Council Chambers) - Tuesday 19 May 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Rainbow Library - Thursday 21 May 2026, 8:00am - 9:30am
  • Jeparit Memorial Hall - Tuesday 26 May 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm


Online session via Microsoft Teams - Wednesday 27 May 2026, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Register for online session here

Online Survey
Provide your feedback by completing the survey on the Have Your Say Hindmarsh here: www.haveyoursay.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/2026-2027-annual-budget

Submissions close 11:59pm on Sunday 7 June 2026.

Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Ron Ismay said “In a challenging financial environment, we’re proud of the commitment we’ve made to deliver projects and services that are important to our community. We’re prioritising key local roads for renewal and improvement, continuing to support Town Committees and community grants, and will continue to deliver grant-funded projects that improve community facilities – like the Dimboola Outdoor Pool”.

For more information, please contact Petra Croot, Director Corporate and Community Services, on 03 5391 4444, or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer

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