City of Rockingham ratepayers will have to fork out more for their rates this financial year after the Council adopted a 3.9 per cent increase.
The average residence will pay an extra $1.65 a week.
The City says the cost is well below inflation and their aim is to keep cost increases to a minimum while continuing to service the needs of the growing population.
Mayor Deb Hamblin said rates were a vital contribution to the City’s ability to meet the community’s service delivery and infrastructure expectations.
“The impact that inflation is having on ratepayers was a key consideration in the formulation of this budget which is focused on striking a balance between current financial realities and planning for future needs,” Mayor Hamblin said.
Major infrastructure projects included in the budget are Aqua Jetty Stage Two ($29.3 million), Stan Twight Reserve Clubroom Extension ($4.52 million), Baldivis Outdoor Recreation Space ($2.24 million) and Baldivis Sports Complex Outdoor Courts and Pavilion ($4.25 million).
“The budget also supports the City’s continued delivery of vital services such as waste collection, its four libraries, maintenance of hundreds of reserves and sporting facilities, SmartWatch vehicle safety patrols and LitterBusters. The City will also continue to provide its wide range of popular free community events," Mayor Hamblin said.
“It is important to highlight that the State’s agency Landgate has conducted its three-yearly revaluation of all properties in the City. As a result the adjustment to rates will not be consistent across the City, so some ratepayers may see a greater or lesser increase than others.”
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