Delivery Program 2026 to 2030 and Operational Plan 2026/27

The Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2026/27–2029/30 and associated Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents are now on public exhibition following the April Council meeting.

We invite the community to review the documents and provide feedback.

What’s on exhibition?

• Delivery Program and Operational Plan
• Long Term Financial Plan and Budget
• Long Term Financial Plan Summary
• Fees and Charges
• Workforce Management Strategy
• Strategic Asset Management Plan

We’re continuing our commitment to major capital works in 2026/27, including:

• $87.4m - Roads and Bridges
• $14.5m - Wastewater
• $2.9m - Water
• $2.7m - Open Space and Sports Fields
• $1.9m - Resource Recovery
• $1.6m - Airport
• $1.0m - Stormwater

Major projects include:

• Alstonville Cultural Centre Upgrade
• Bridge Duplications - Fishery Creek Bridge at West Ballina and Canal Bridge at North Ballina
• Wardell Town Centre Master Plan - Implementation of Stage 2 - Connecting to the River
• River and Martin Street Intersection, Ballina - Roundabout Reconstruction and Improved Paving
• Ross Lane, Flood Resilience
• Major Landslip Rectification Works at Teven Road, Uralba Cutting, The Coast Road and Tamarind Drive

Proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) from 2026/27

Council has applied to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) to support long-term financial sustainability and investment in infrastructure and services.

IPART’s determination is expected in May 2026.

For further details, FAQs and updates, please visit the Special Rate Variation page

How to get involved

• Review the draft documents
• Ask a question below - responses will be published on this page
• Submit your feedback using the online form below.

Submissions close: Monday 1 June 2026