The Budget balances responsible financial management with continued investment in our community, people, infrastructure, services and future growth.
It supports the delivery of quality services across the Shire while progressing key projects and initiatives identified through the Shire’s strategic planning.
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$600,000 towards Corporate Business Plan projects and initiatives, supporting current and new projects that provide community and whole-of-Shire benefits.
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A $17.22 million Capital Works Program across the Shire’s asset classes, including the Erle Scott Reserve Playground replacement and South Dalyellup Beach Foreshore Redevelopment Project.
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Support for our community, including funding for community budget requests that assist local groups, organisations and initiatives to grow and prosper.
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Sponsorship of significant community-hosted events, helping deliver vibrant local experiences while supporting tourism and the local economy.
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Continued investment in sporting infrastructure, supporting the implementation of the Shire’s 10-Year Sports Spaces Strategy.
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Maintenance and planning for Shire-owned trails, guided by the Shire’s Trails Master Plan, endorsed by Council in May 2026.
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Improved asset management, with investment in the collection and management of asset information to support more accurate and sustainable Asset Management Plans and future Programs of Works.
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Investment in tourism partnerships to promote the Shire of Capel and showcase the unique places, experiences and characteristics our region has to offer.
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A Land and Reserve Audit to identify Shire-owned land and reserves with potential to support future economic growth opportunities.
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Operation of the new Dalyellup Library & Youth Hub, providing an important new community, library, technology and youth facility for the growing Dalyellup community.
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Continued master planning for the Shire-owned cemeteries in Capel and Boyanup.
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Investment in workforce stability and capability, including the Staff Remuneration Framework, supporting employee attraction and retention and helping ensure the Shire has the workforce required to meet the needs of a growing community.
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Continued investment in the integration of the Shire’s new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform, strengthening internal systems, processes and organisational efficiency.