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Each year Council prepares a draft annual business plan and budget detailing the proposed new projects, initiatives and services for the upcoming financial year, how we will fund the plan and current year highlights.

The Draft Plan is strongly tied to Council's 10 year Strategic Directions Plan and is also underpinned by other plans and strategies adopted by Council.

Some key priority projects proposed under the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2024/2025 include:

  • Completion of the upgrade to Inclusive Change Facilities at the Ravendale Sporting Complex, to be jointly funded through the Department of Sport and Recreation;
  • Progression of the redevelopment of the Council Depot;
  • Completion of Safety Upgrade and replacement of the Control Panel on the Marina Footbridge;
  • Streetscaping improvements to Dublin and London Streets;
  • $800,000 towards Council’s Road Resealing program;
  • New fish cleaning station at Axel Stenross and addition of lights at Billy lights Point.

The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2024/25 proposes increases in revenue from rates and service charges as follows:

  • Total general rate revenue increase of 6.3%;
  • $650 on the Fixed Charge component of the general rate, which is included in the total rate revenue increase of 6.3%;
  • Rates to be calculated on Capital Value as per Legislative requirements;
  • Unit charges for waste and recycling collection will increase by 6.3% per service;
  • Regional Landscape Levy increases on average by 7%, as advised by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board.

To view the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2024/2025 refer to the Key Documents section on the right.

The Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2024/2025 includes the Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034 - Financial Summary.

Hard copies of the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2024/2025 and Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034 Financial Summary were made available at the Council Administration Office and Port Lincoln Library from Tuesday 21st May to 5pm Wednesday 12th June 2024.

  • Consultation Open - 21 May 2024

    The public consultation period is open from Tuesday 21 May 2024 to 5pm Wednesday 12 June 2024.
  • Community Information Sessions

    Community Information sessions are scheduled for Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 2pm and 6pm where information will be provided regarding the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget as well as the opportunity for the community to ask questions to staff and Councillors.

  • Consultation Closes - 12 June 2024

    The consultation period closes at 5pm on Wednesday 12 June 2024.
  • Ordinary Council Meeting - 17 June 2024

    Council will set aside one hour at the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Monday 17 June 2024 at 6.30pm, to allow members of the public the opportunity to ask questions and make submissions with respect to Council’s Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2024/2025.
  • Special Council Meeting - 24 June 2024

    Adoption of Annual Business Plan & Budget 2024/2025 and Consultation Report

Have Your Say

Members of the community were invited to have their say on the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget 2024/2025 and Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034 Financial Summary during the public consultation period which ran from Tuesday 21 May 2024 to 5pm on Wednesday 12 June 2024.

Community Information Sessions

Community Information sessions were held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 at 2pm and 6pm where information was provided regarding the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget as well as the opportunity for the community to ask questions to staff and Councillors.

Verbal Submissions

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held in the Port Lincoln Council Chambers on Monday 17 June 2024 at 6.30pm, one hour was set aside for members of the public to ask questions and make submissions to Council (prior registration was required) on the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2024/2025 and Long Term Financial Plan 2024-2033 - Financial Summary.  One verbal submission was made to Council.

Council decision 

At the Council Meeting held on Monday 17 June 2024, Council endorsed the Draft Annual Business Plan 2024/2025 and Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034 Financial Summary Public Consultation Report as presented.

At the Special Council Meeting held on Monday 24 June 2024, Council adopted the Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2024/2025.  Refer to the Key Documents section to view the adopted Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2024/2025 and Community Consultation Report.

Any questions on the Annual Business Plan and Budget can be directed to Council's Manager Finance & Business, Bonnie Kelso on 8621 2309 or email bonnie.kelso@plcc.sa.gov.au. 

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FAQS

Each year, Council's operating costs increase for a variety of reasons including but not limited to CPI, Local Government Price Index (LGPI), population growth and other factors.  These all have an impact on the operations of Council.  

Rate Revenue needs to increase accordingly to cover the operational increases, capital renewals and capital upgrades program and other Council services.  In 2024/2025, Council has included in the operating budget significant funds towards operating initiatives that will improve the efficiencies of Council as well as assist in progression towards the goals and actions outlined in Council's Strategic Directions Plan 2021-2030. These are all listed in the Annual Business Plan and Budget 2024/2025 document.

Yes, a 2% discount on the general rate amount will be applied for those who pay their rates and charges in full by 4.30pm Friday 13 September 2024.

The main change is to transition from Site to Capital Value as the basis for rating, as required by legislation.  This change will result in a redistribution of the rating costs across ratepayers, with some ratepayers paying less than previously and others paying more.

For more information on the transition, please access the Review of the Basis of Rating Consultation Paper  at https://yoursay.portlincoln.sa.gov.au. 

The total General Rate Revenue increase proposed in the 2024/2025 Annual Budget is 6.3%.  However, there will be some higher and some lower than this.

It is important to note that as a result of the change to Capital Values, many properties may see significant changes, both increase and decrease when comparing prior year rates.

Your rates are made up of as follows:

  • Rate in Dollar: Determined by the Land Use Code x capital value of your property 
    Land Use Code Rate in the Dollar $
    Residential 0.00272576
    Commercial Shop 0.00354349
    Commercial Office 0.00354349
    Commercial Other 0.00354349
    Industry Light 0.00354349
    Industry Other 0.00354349
    Primary Production 0.00354349
    Vacant Land 0.00817729
    Other 0.00272576
    Marina Berths 0.00272576
    Employment Bulk Handling 0.01090306
  • Fixed Charge: $650.00
  • Waste Collection: $315.00 annual service charge
  • Recycling Collection: $64.00 annual service charge
  • Regional Landscape Levy: Determined by Land-use Type and collected by Council on behalf of the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board

If you choose to pay your rates quarterly, reminders will be sent out at least 30 days before each instalment due date of: 

  • 13 September 2024
  • 6 December 2024
  • 7 March 2025
  • 6 June 2025

 

Rate notices will be issued mid July 2024 for distribution shortly after.

If you find yourself in a difficult financial position and are unsure if you can make your rates payment when it falls due, we encourage you to contact Council's Senior Rates Officer as soon as possible to advise us of your situation.

Individuals and businesses can apply to have their rates postponed and/or enter into an agreed payment plan if they meet the hardship criteria outlined in Council's Financial Hardship Policy 7.63.17.  This will be upon application and assessed on a case by case basis.  

The Financial Hardship Application Form can be found under the Related Documents section above.

What will happen to my feedback?

All feedback will be logged and considered by Council at an Ordinary Council Meeting following the close of the public consultation period.

When will a decision be made?

Following the close of the consultation period on 12 June 2024, Council will consider feedback received before making a final decision at the Council Meeting in June.

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