Update | 2024-2025 Budget

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Scenic Rim

The Result:

Each year, Scenic Rim Regional Council develops an annual Budget that determines the services we can deliver to our community. Community consultation forms an important part of this process and feedback received during the engagement process has helped to inform the 2024-2025 Budget and beyond.

This year community were asked to prioritise Council services, based on the Service Catalogue, in lieu of a Draft Budget.

Feedback on services was accepted by Council during the community consultation period of 3 to 17 May 2024.

Face-to-Face Community Consultation Sessions were held in Beaudesert, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain during May 2024. These sessions were attended by 45 community members, with a further 87 attending online via the livestream option during the Beaudesert session.These recordings can be found here.

Over 380 people viewed the Let's Talk Scenic Rim project page and 106 documents were downloaded from the platform. As a result, Council received 31 completed online surveys with 21 ideas for council to consider and four submissions via email. Submitters were provided with the option to be invited to present at an Ordinary Meeting. Nine community members accepted the invitation to a Special Meeting, either as individuals or representing an organisation. The link to that meeting can be found here.

Survey results showed the community's priorities in order of importance as:

  • Transport Infrastructure Network
  • Council and Public Facilities Maintenance
  • Parks, Recreational Spaces and Cemeteries
  • Disaster Management
  • Planning and Development
  • Regulatory and Environmental Services
  • Community Development and Cultural Services
  • Economic Development and Regional Events, and
  • Library Services.

Submissions received covered a range of topics including suggestions for improved recreational infrastructure, changing priorities within the budget, and questions about how the rating systems work. Other ideas included suggested improvements for community pools and more funding for roads and footpaths. Submissions and Council's responses can be viewed here, noting that submissions have been retained in their original format, with no alterations made to spelling or grammar, to retain the integrity of the process.

Council considered all feedback in its deliberation. You can read a summary of the Budget, or the complete Scenic Rim Regional Council adopted 2024-2025 Budget in the key documents of this page.

Key features include:

  • Recognition of the current cost of living pressures on ratepayers, with an overall increase in revenue of 2.76 per cent in the minimum general rate and community infrastructure charge, which is below the CPI of 3.4%. Representing 62 per cent of Scenic Rim ratepayers, principal place of residence properties will see an average increase of 2.94 per cent. Rates for rural principal place of residence properties, representing seven per cent of Scenic Rim ratepayers, will also see an average increase of 2.95 per cent.
  • The renewal of community infrastructure, such as roads, bridges footpaths and the stormwater drainage network.
  • $37 million for major capital works as well as community facilities, parks and landscape maintenance, waste management, and our Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages program
  • $19.69 million allocated to the upgrade and rehabilitation of Council’s road and bridge network which has been damaged repeatedly in recent years by significant weather events.
  • $930,000 for new and upgraded footpaths across the region, including $520,000 for general rehabilitation and minor works.
  • Tamborine Mountain Pool and the Scenic Rim Aqua Fitness Centre at Boonah have been allocated a total of $67,000 for capital items.

More detail is provided on the Scenic Rim Regional Council website via this link.

Thank you to everyone who, through their feedback, has helped shaped Council’s 2024-2025 Budget as we continue to build a strong future for our region.

Over the next 12 months, Council will continue to engage with the community to ensure our priorities align community expectations and needs. We look forward to working with you to continue delivering a sustainable future for our region.

The Result:

Each year, Scenic Rim Regional Council develops an annual Budget that determines the services we can deliver to our community. Community consultation forms an important part of this process and feedback received during the engagement process has helped to inform the 2024-2025 Budget and beyond.

This year community were asked to prioritise Council services, based on the Service Catalogue, in lieu of a Draft Budget.

Feedback on services was accepted by Council during the community consultation period of 3 to 17 May 2024.

Face-to-Face Community Consultation Sessions were held in Beaudesert, Boonah and Tamborine Mountain during May 2024. These sessions were attended by 45 community members, with a further 87 attending online via the livestream option during the Beaudesert session.These recordings can be found here.

Over 380 people viewed the Let's Talk Scenic Rim project page and 106 documents were downloaded from the platform. As a result, Council received 31 completed online surveys with 21 ideas for council to consider and four submissions via email. Submitters were provided with the option to be invited to present at an Ordinary Meeting. Nine community members accepted the invitation to a Special Meeting, either as individuals or representing an organisation. The link to that meeting can be found here.

Survey results showed the community's priorities in order of importance as:

  • Transport Infrastructure Network
  • Council and Public Facilities Maintenance
  • Parks, Recreational Spaces and Cemeteries
  • Disaster Management
  • Planning and Development
  • Regulatory and Environmental Services
  • Community Development and Cultural Services
  • Economic Development and Regional Events, and
  • Library Services.

Submissions received covered a range of topics including suggestions for improved recreational infrastructure, changing priorities within the budget, and questions about how the rating systems work. Other ideas included suggested improvements for community pools and more funding for roads and footpaths. Submissions and Council's responses can be viewed here, noting that submissions have been retained in their original format, with no alterations made to spelling or grammar, to retain the integrity of the process.

Council considered all feedback in its deliberation. You can read a summary of the Budget, or the complete Scenic Rim Regional Council adopted 2024-2025 Budget in the key documents of this page.

Key features include:

  • Recognition of the current cost of living pressures on ratepayers, with an overall increase in revenue of 2.76 per cent in the minimum general rate and community infrastructure charge, which is below the CPI of 3.4%. Representing 62 per cent of Scenic Rim ratepayers, principal place of residence properties will see an average increase of 2.94 per cent. Rates for rural principal place of residence properties, representing seven per cent of Scenic Rim ratepayers, will also see an average increase of 2.95 per cent.
  • The renewal of community infrastructure, such as roads, bridges footpaths and the stormwater drainage network.
  • $37 million for major capital works as well as community facilities, parks and landscape maintenance, waste management, and our Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages program
  • $19.69 million allocated to the upgrade and rehabilitation of Council’s road and bridge network which has been damaged repeatedly in recent years by significant weather events.
  • $930,000 for new and upgraded footpaths across the region, including $520,000 for general rehabilitation and minor works.
  • Tamborine Mountain Pool and the Scenic Rim Aqua Fitness Centre at Boonah have been allocated a total of $67,000 for capital items.

More detail is provided on the Scenic Rim Regional Council website via this link.

Thank you to everyone who, through their feedback, has helped shaped Council’s 2024-2025 Budget as we continue to build a strong future for our region.

Over the next 12 months, Council will continue to engage with the community to ensure our priorities align community expectations and needs. We look forward to working with you to continue delivering a sustainable future for our region.

Consultation has concluded. Project Lead has approved archiving of this project page. 

  • Community Development and Cultural Services

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    Council's community development and cultural services programs develop, deliver and support community activities to connect resident and communities. The cultural and community centres are a place for exhibitions, concerts, performances, movies, workshops, events, and school holiday activities. Additionally, youth programs, museums, health and wellbeing initiatives and grants programs are supported. Activities under this category include:

    This category includes:

    • The operation of three cultural centres
    • Community Development
    • Health and Wellbeing Program

  • Council and Public Facilities Maintenance

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    Council is responsible the maintenance of public and council facilities and spaces to ensure the safe and efficient functioning for the benefit of community.

    • Operations and maintenance of:
      • Council administration buildings
      • Council depots
      • Public Conveniences
      • Swimming pools
      • Park furniture and playground equipment
      • Public halls
    • Vibrant and Active Towns and Villages program management

  • Disaster Management

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    Council Disaster Management is a complex and ongoing process that requires a proactive and integrated approach. It refers to the planning, coordination, and implementation of measures by local government authorities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies that occur within our region.

    The primary goal is to protect the lives, property and wellbeing of the community in the face of natural or man-made disasters within our responsibilities under the Disaster Management Act 2003, and other Australian, Queensland and Local Government policies, guidelines and regulations. This category includes:

    • Disaster planning
    • Disaster management
    • Disaster dashboard

  • Economic Development and Regional Events

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    Economic development refers to the efforts and strategies implemented to promote economic growth and development within our region. Council works towards creating a favourable business environment, attracting investment, supporting local business and fostering job creation in the area. Regional Events promote tourism, community engagement and economic activity in the region. These events aim to attract visitors that stimulate the economy, showcase the region's unique attributes and strengthen community ties. This category includes:

    • Regional events
    • Region development strategy
    • Region marketing
    • Industries development

  • Library Services

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    Council delivers library services that provide access to information and resources for the purpose of leisure and learning through four branches, a mobile library and online. Foster a culture of learning, research, and community connection. Support the changing needs of their users in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. By providing these services, Council is investing in the educational, cultural, and social well-being of residents, fostering a more informed, connected, and enriched community. Library services include:

    • The operations and maintenance of four libraries
    • A mobile Library service

  • Parks, Recreational Spaces and Cemeteries

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    The maintenance of these areas ensures that residents have access to safe, clean and well-preserved spaces for recreation, relaxation and commemoration. This category includes:

    • Parks maintenance
    • Nursery operations
    • Cemetery maintenance
    • Streetscaping

  • Planning and development

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    Council planning and development aims to ensure that development occurs in a sustainable and organised manner, taking into account factors such as environmental impact, community needs and long-term goals. This process can include activities such as zoning, building permits, land sub-division and public consultation to ensure that the development aligns with the vision and objectives of the local community. This category includes:
    • Strategic Planning
    • Planning Scheme
    • Development Assessment


  • Regulatory and Environmental Services

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    Aims to safeguard public health, maintain a clean and sustainable environment and promote responsible and compliant practices within the community. This category includes:

    • Biodiversity and climate change
    • Darling Downs Moreton Rabbit Board (the SRRC is one of the eight member councils of the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board).

  • Transport Infrastructure Network

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    Council provides a variety of services to support the delivery of capital works projects for roads and traffic that comply with legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements as well as ensure a safe transport network. This category includes:

    • Road and bridge maintenance
    • Road and bridge restoration
    • Drainage
    • Footpaths
    • Road corridor management