FAQs
- Community, Sport & Recreation Facilities (CSRF) Plan,
- Public Open Space (POS) Strategy,
- Integrated Transport Strategy,
- several site specific master plans (e.g. Bibra Lake, Coogee Beach, Manning Park)
- various asset management plans and strategies (e.g. roads, footpaths, drainage, parks & environment, buildings)
- BBQ, shelter and table setting at Atwell Community Centre
- Landscaping on Lyon Road
- Shelter, table setting and drink fountain at Garbin Park
- BBQ, shelter, table setting and seats at Meller Park
- BBQ at Lakelands Reserve
- Footpath extension between Coogee Common an Orsino Boulevard
- Trees and native garden at Rockingham Road and Winterfold Road
- Bollard replacement and gym equipment at Allendale Park
- Solar lighting at C.Y. O'Connor Beach path
- Solar lighting at laneway between Milos Loop and Rockingham Road
- Paint mural at Yangebup IGA
What is the draft capital works budget?
The City’s draft capital works budget contains planned spending for the year on new assets, as well as the renewal or upgrade of existing assets to maintain high service levels to the community. It is subject to adoption by Council in June 2021.
How is the draft capital works budget formed?
The draft budget takes direction from the City’s Strategic Community Plan objectives and specifically delivers upon commitments contained within the City’s Corporate Business Plan and Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP). A number of other plans and strategies feed into these including:
How are capital works projects funded?
The primary source of funding for capital works is revenue from property rates, either raised in the same year or saved into financial reserves to smooth out year to year rates increases. The City also generates significant funding for certain capital projects from developer contributions in accordance with approved plans. Also, both federal and state government funding is actively pursued and secured for significant road, building and park development related projects. Finally, the use of borrowings is conservatively used where projects are able to generate a return to repay the debt.
When will the draft budget be approved?
The draft Capital Works Budget will be presented to Council for consideration at a meeting in June. A copy of the agenda will be available on the City of Cockburn website a week prior to the meeting.
Which resident association requests are proposed to be included in the 2021-22 draft budget?
Each year, Residents Associations are invited to submit three ideas to a total combined value of $30,000 for assessment. If suitable, the project is put forward for Council consideration in the draft budget.
The draft budget is only a draft and therefore is subject to review, consideration and approval by Council at the June meeting. Projects in the approved budget may also be subject to further assessment and consultation and are therefore not definite.
Projects submitted by Residents Associations that are proposed to be included in the draft 2021-22 budget are:
Atwell Community Association:
Aubin Grove Community Association:
Beeliar Community Voice:
Bibra Lake Residents Association:
Connecting South Lake:
Coogee Beach Progress Association:
Hamilton Hill Community Group:
Murdoch Chase Residents Association:
South Beach Community Group:
Spearwood Progress Association:
Yangebup Progress Association:
Please note this list does not include projects that were already marked for inclusion in the draft budget.
Project ideas are submitted by Residents Associations annually in approximately October or November each year for consideration in the following financial year. If you have a budget suggestion, contact your Local Residents Association for more information on how to go get involved.