Draft Annual Budget 2025/26


Baw Baw Shire Council is now seeking community feedback on the 2025/26 Draft Budget and other key strategic documents for the year ahead.

This budget champions the community’s needs and aspirations by supporting sporting infrastructure, celebrating arts and culture, expanding community grants and boosting support for events that bring us together.

The draft document has been informed by community feedback, and all further feedback received will help shape the final 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget!

What's happened so far?

Early community consultation on the Draft Budget occurred between 28 January and 17 February 2025, with multiple community budget submissions appearing in the Draft Budget documents currently on exhibition.

What is the Budget?

The 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget details Council’s operating expenses that go towards quality service delivery, new initiatives and other associated costs to achieve our Community Vision of a Healthy, Sustainable and Thriving community.

What is the Draft Capital Works Program?

The 2025/26 Draft Capital Works Program outlines the infrastructure projects and programs that Council plans to deliver in 2025/26.

Council has adopted an innovative ‘plan, design, deliver’ approach, allocating $46.11 million across Capital Renewal, General Capital, and Strategic Capital projects to enhance community infrastructure.

What is the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan?

The Draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2025/26 – 2028/29 determines the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach for Council.

Have your say

You're invited to review the 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget and other key documents, and have your say by completing the survey below.

This survey will close at 5pm Wednesday, 21 May 2025.


Baw Baw Shire Council is now seeking community feedback on the 2025/26 Draft Budget and other key strategic documents for the year ahead.

This budget champions the community’s needs and aspirations by supporting sporting infrastructure, celebrating arts and culture, expanding community grants and boosting support for events that bring us together.

The draft document has been informed by community feedback, and all further feedback received will help shape the final 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget!

What's happened so far?

Early community consultation on the Draft Budget occurred between 28 January and 17 February 2025, with multiple community budget submissions appearing in the Draft Budget documents currently on exhibition.

What is the Budget?

The 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget details Council’s operating expenses that go towards quality service delivery, new initiatives and other associated costs to achieve our Community Vision of a Healthy, Sustainable and Thriving community.

What is the Draft Capital Works Program?

The 2025/26 Draft Capital Works Program outlines the infrastructure projects and programs that Council plans to deliver in 2025/26.

Council has adopted an innovative ‘plan, design, deliver’ approach, allocating $46.11 million across Capital Renewal, General Capital, and Strategic Capital projects to enhance community infrastructure.

What is the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan?

The Draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2025/26 – 2028/29 determines the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach for Council.

Have your say

You're invited to review the 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget and other key documents, and have your say by completing the survey below.

This survey will close at 5pm Wednesday, 21 May 2025.

  • Have your say on the 2025/26 Draft Annual Budget

    You can help shape the 2025/26 Annual Budget by having your say on Council's proposed operational budget for the financial year ahead. This includes operational expenses, fees and charges, and differential rates.

    Please complete one entry per area you wish to provide feedback on. 

    Take Survey
Page last updated: 30 Apr 2025, 04:15 PM