The proposed investment will support the delivery of critical upgrades and Shire-wide initiatives, including substantial road restoration works across the municipality and a dedicated investment in renewing local footpaths.
Chair Administrator Graeme Emonson said the draft budget strikes a balance between maintaining essential day-to-day services, investing in projects that will have a lasting impact on the Shire and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
“Working within a 2.75 per cent rate cap, this budget reflects our commitment to responsible financial management while still delivering the projects and services Yarrawonga residents rely on every day,” Dr Emonson said.
“We are investing in the community’s future without losing sight of the pressures many households are facing today.
“In Yarrawonga, considerable progress is being made on two significant community assets — the new Library, Events and Performance Precinct, which will become a civic and cultural heart for the town, and the continued construction of the Multisport Stadium.
“This budget funds a broad range of initiatives that touch every part of our community. Council is focused on delivering what matters now while laying the foundations for a confident and sustainable future.”
Budget highlights for Yarrawonga include:
- Continued construction of the Multisport Stadium – a major community facility for future generations.
- Completion of the Library, Events and Performance Precinct.
- Sealing Botts Road between Murray Valley Highway and Cahills Road.
- Installation of upgraded culvert at Botts Road and Murray Valley Highway to improve drainage.
- Entrance improvements at the JC Lowe Oval precinct to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.
- Finalise a masterplan to inform the future use of the former Yarrawonga Primary School site.
- Detailed designs for essential infrastructure upgrades at Woods Road.
- Detailed designs for the Yarrawonga West flood protection drainage project.
Community consultation for the Draft Annual Budget 2026 to 2027 is now open and will close on May 29.
To read the full draft budget and provide feedback visit: moiramatters.com.au/budget-202627.
A community drop-in session will be held at the Yarrawonga Shire Hall on Wednesday, May 20, from 9am to 10am.
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