4 Year Budget and 10 Year Capital Works Program 26/27

Project Closed: Draft Capital Works Program (2026/27–2029/30)

Overview

Mitchell Shire Council invited community feedback on our draft capital works program, outlining an $855 million investment over 10 years, including more than $245 million in new projects over the next four years. In the first year alone, we secured $23 million in grants and external contributions to help deliver a $54 million works program, including 31 new projects.

The program focuses on renewing and building infrastructure across the shire—including roads, footpaths, walking and cycling paths, bridges, community facilities, sporting infrastructure, parks, and playgrounds.

What We Proposed

Project highlights in the draft program (2026/27–2029/30) included:

• Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub (Financial Year 2026/27)
• John Street, Kilmore Link Road (2027/28 to 2029/30)
• Beveridge Central Active Open Space (2026/27 to 2028/29)
• Wandong Kindergarten Community Entrance Veranda Expansion (2027/28)
• Harley Hammond Reserve, Broadford Tennis Courts and Lighting Upgrade (2027/28)
• Pyalong Recreation Reserve Hall Refurbishment Design (2027/28)
• Bald Hill Community Centre, Beveridge (2028/29)
• Wallan East Recreation Reserve Planning and Design (2026/27 – 2028/29)
• Muyan Community and Children's Centre, Wallan East (2026/27)

Community Engagement

During the engagement period, we invited community members to review the draft program and share feedback.

Engagement activities were:

• Residents could view the Budget Development Document for key projects over the next 12 months.
• Residents could download the 10 Year Capital Works Program document or explore the interactive project pipeline.
• Residents could make a submission to suggest changes to the capital works pipeline or provide feedback on Council’s financial direction.

Community members can continue to suggest projects throughout the year via Council’s website and get involved in shaping the plans and strategies that guide our annual budget and long-term financial and asset plans.

Engagement Closed

Submissions closed on Friday 27 February 2026.

Outcome / Next Steps

We will review submissions and consider feedback as we finalise Council’s budget, capital works program, and long-term financial planning. Updates will be shared when the adopted budget is endorsed by Council.

More Information

For more information, please contact Council’s Finance Team on 5734 6200.