Way ahead City Budget 2018-19 - City of Gold Coast
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Way ahead City Budget 2018–19 Keeping rates low and delivering value for money
We are planning for a city that’s way ahead This is the seventh consecutive City Budget that has kept rate increases on the Gold Coast low. This is the longest period in our history that rate increases have remained so low, setting a low rates trend as the way ahead for the city. The 2018–19 City Budget continues to deliver the frontline services ratepayers expect, at a price they can afford. We are reigniting our efforts to not only keep our city safe, but to continue to deliver the best parks, libraries, community centres, cycleways, city cleaning, waterways, beach protection and sporting fields. Job creation will continue to be a priority, following on from almost 20,000 new jobs being created on the Gold Coast in the last year. Our unemployment rate of 4.5% is the lowest in the State, and well below the State average of 6.1% These efforts reflect the top priorities Gold Coasters told me during community consultation. Keeping our city safe was the highest rated priority, while roads and transport were a close second. Fast, frequent and reliable public transport was a priority for 84 per cent of people, while 75 per cent wanted infrastructure that supports productivity and growth. When it came to creating jobs, 66 per cent said they wanted to see the Gold Coast as an innovative city that grows successful businesses; and be a city that is seen as a globally recognised tourism destination. More than half wanted a city with a strong and globally competitive business environment; an active digital city; and to see the Gold Coast as an emerging world-class business destination. Over 80 per cent said that they wanted to see the city manage quality rural and urban living while looking after the future of the city’s rainforests, bushland, waterways, and open space. I have listened to this feedback and ensured that this budget reflects the will of the people, focusing on: keeping rates low, protecting our lifestyle, building better roads, creating jobs and opening up our green spaces. The 2018–19 City Budget respects ratepayers’ funds by keeping rates in line with CPI and delivering the frontline services they expect, at a price they can afford – that’s the way ahead. Tom Tate, Mayor 2
Gold Coasters said...
“Do not raise our rates
etc by more than
inflation please.”
Burleigh Heads
“Please keep the rates
down. I really appreciate it
as I have a fixed income.”
Tallai
Keeping rates low and paying down debt
We are committed to delivering high quality frontline services across the city and our service levels are
subject to ongoing consultation to meet community expectations.
Budget highlights
Everyday services
Providing safe drinking water $243,174,917
Public and environmental health $18,656,616
City cleaning services $17,163,345
Recycling services $10,636,195
Safe and reliable sewerage services $141,189,823
Waste collection and disposal services $73,255,130
1.73% average
residential rate
increase in line
with CPI
Forecast 2012-13 $865.9m
2009-10 $594.554m
2010-11 $764.268m
2011-12 $729.999m
2012-13 $769.926m
2013-14 $784.796m
2014-15 $767.679m
2015-16 $735.927m
2016-17 $686.260m
2017-18 $649.048m
2018-19 $634.203m
2008-09 $256.658m
2016–17
2018–19
2008–09
2009–10
2010–11
2011–12
2012–13
2013–14
2014–15
2017–18
2015–16
Rates figures Debt figures
Driven by the Gold Coast City Corporate Plan 2022
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Gold Coasters said...
“A safe and friendly
environment for all
communities.”
Biggera Waters
“Maintaining our
beaches and stopping
the erosion.”
Bundall
Protecting our lifestyle
This budget focuses on protecting our lifestyle by investing in community 90%
programs and services which strengthen the health, safety and amenity of WANT
our community. A SAFE CITY
Ensuring we have safer suburbs and communities is a top priority for the City. This is why this
budget funds a 24 hour CCTV safety camera network to keep locals and visitors safe.
Our beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world and are at the centre of our lifestyle
and economy. This budget ensures we remain a world leader in coastal management, working
year-round to maintain, enhance and protect our beaches and the many activities and
experiences they sustain.
Budget highlights
Snapshot Safety
Animal management $5,845,220 Maintenance and operation of the $2,917,170
24 hour CCTV safety camera network
Beaches and waterways $32,812,158
Provision of public safety bollards $1,500,000
Community centres $9,831,417
Community support $10,659,500 Beaches and waterways
Lifeguards $9,973,456 Ongoing protection of Palm Beach $2,718,000
(Palm Beach Shoreline Project)
Libraries $27,474,192
Currumbin and Tallebudgera annual $984,050
Major sporting and aquatic centres $36,619,720 dredging program
Public safety $4,446,143 Maintenance of beach facilities $2,639,305
Flooding and drainage $32,440,055 Waterways and lakes management including $8,752,474
Emergency and disaster management $2,811,910 maintenance boost for Lake Hugh Muntz
Animal management
Free dog (de-sexed) registration for seniors $222,300
Driven by the Ocean Beaches Strategy 2023 and the Gold Coast Accessible and Inclusive Plan 2019
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Gold Coasters said...
“Light rail network
extended south.”
Palm Beach
“Ease traffic congestion
and improve infrastructure
such as roads.”
Pimpama
Building better roads
This budget is investing over $110 million towards congestion busting.
Keeping the city’s road network flowing is a social and economic driver. It targets upgrades that will provide more reliable travel times,
less queuing and improve safety.
Improving traffic flow for future growth as well as servicing the immediate needs is important. The budget also invests in the necessary
maintenance programs that sustain the road network and keep traffic moving.
Budget highlights
Snapshot Bridges
Road network $124,619,485 Isle of Capri Bridge duplication $14,000,000
Traffic management and safety $26,664,206 Extra lane on Sundale Bridge and intersection $1,850,000
improvements
Transport improvements $80,720,667
Bridges/culverts:
Parking facilities and regulation $14,068,000
• Boomerang Cr, Bundall $200,000
• Thrower Drive Bridge, Currumbin $700,000
Road reconstruction • Riverstone Crossing, Maudsland $200,000
• Boyd’s Bridge, Currumbin $129,300
Wardoo St, Southport $535,000 $500,000
• Coplicks Park footbridge, Tallebudgera
Sandy Creek Rd, Yatala $1,500,000 • Bayview St, Hollywell $900,000
• Kirra Point boardwalk $750,000
Hardy’s Rd, Mudgeeraba $350,000
Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise $2,600,000 Pathways and cycleways
Dowling Dr, Southport $900,000 Sharepath Gooding Dr, Merrimac $1,000,000
Mortensen Rd, Nerang $1,476,000 Sharepath Main Beach Pde, Narrowneck $770,000
Nineteenth Ave, Elanora $833,000 Sharepath Thrower Dr East, Palm Beach $470,000
Golden Four Dr, Tugun $3,029,000 Path upgrade Gold Coast Highway, Southport $460,000
Road infrastructure
Road upgrade, Stanmore Rd, Yatala − Stage 5 $10,300,000
Road upgrade, Old Coach Rd, Reedy Creek
Pedestrian refuge, Binstead Way, Pacific Pines
$3,949,800
$412,000 84% 75%
Miami High School set down area $437,400 WANT WANT
Currumbin Creek Rd safety improvements $545,000 FAST, FREQUENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE THAT
RELIABLE PUBLIC SUPPORTS PRODUCTIVITY
TRANSPORT AND GROWTH
Driven by the Gold Coast City Transport Strategy 2031
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Gold Coasters said...
“Promote and support small
and medium sized businesses
based on the Gold Coast.
Create development programs
that identify and nurture such
businesses.”
Ashmore
“The accessibility/opportunity
of young people (specifically
graduates) to find work in the
Gold Coast because I don’t want
to leave. I love this city!”
Robina
Creating jobs
The City is providing funding to create jobs for locals Budget highlights
and a future for our children. Snapshot
This budget will keep confidence strong, attract investment Economic development $15,096,153
and support local business and industry to create jobs on the
Tourism management and marketing $34,785,952
Gold Coast. It promotes a diversified economy off the back of
a successful Commonwealth Games where the city has been Tourist Parks and campgrounds $18,472,333
recognised around the world. Culture and arts $49,284 255
Promoting the city as the best place to live, $4,139,908
work, invest and visit
70% 66% Culture and arts
WANT
WANT TO SEE Innovative art and cultural development $3,371,981
AN INNOVATIVE
THE GOLD COAST AS programs; creating opportunities for local artists
CITY THAT GROWS
A GLOBALLY RECOGNISED Contemporary Music Plan $400,000
SUCCESSFUL
TOURISM DESTINATION
BUSINESSES Indigenous arts program $124,500
Cultural precinct development $43,622,472
59% •
•
•
Funding for green bridge
Funding for new art gallery
HOTA contribution
WANT
A CITY WITH A STRONG Education
AND GLOBALLY Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct $250,000
COMPETITIVE BUSINESS development
ENVIRONMENT Bridging business and universities program $65,265
Supporting STEAM programs (science, $76,087
53%
technology, engineering, arts and maths)
57 %
WANT TO SEE
Funding for Study Gold Coast
Digital city
$3,040,499
WANT
THE GOLD COAST AS AN Investment in communications and $800,000
AN ACTIVE digital infrastructure
EMERGING WORLD-CLASS
DIGITAL CITY
BUSINESS DESTINATION Centre Improvement Program
Griffith St, Coolangatta − Stage 2 $1,298,486
Driven by the Economic Development Strategy 2023
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Events
Civic events $769,874
Support and sponsorship of major events $5,707,497
including:
• Magic Millions Carnival
• Quiksilver and Roxy Pro
• Bleach* Festival
• Gold Coast Film Festival
• Surfers Paradise LIVE
• Blues on Broadbeach Festival
• Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
• Seafire
• Cooly Rocks On
• Australian Open Bowls
• Gold Coast Marathon
• TV Week Logie Awards
• Groundwater Country Music Festival
• ITU World Triathlon Grand Final
• Australian University Nationals
• SWELL Sculpture Festival
• Qantas Wallabies v Argentina
• Robbie McEwen Granfondo
• Gold Coast Show
• Coolangatta Gold
• Gold Coast 600
• World Parachuting Championships
• Pan Pacific Masters Games
• International T20 Cricket
• Australian PGA Championship
• Mayor’s Christmas Carols
For more information about major events happening in our city,
visit wearegoldcoast.com.au/events
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Gold Coasters said...
“Parks and open space
for all the community
to enjoy.”
Bonogin
“Protection and
management of the city’s
natural environment.”
Currumbin Waters
Opening up our green spaces 81%
WANT TO SEE
MANAGEMENT OF QUALITY
Our city is famous for its natural beauty and unparalleled outdoor lifestyle. RURAL AND URBAN LIVING
This budget will help unlock our 13,000 hectares of beautiful open space for everyone to enjoy. WHILE LOOKING AFTER THE FUTURE
OF THE CITY’S RAINFORESTS,
We will continue to maintain 51 per cent of the city as open space, and plant trees to enhance BUSHLAND, WATERWAYS,
our natural environment. AND OPEN SPACE
We are investing in nature conservation, koala conservation and promoting our hundreds of
kilometres of bush trails. We want everyone to experience our beautiful environment, love it, and
help conserve it for future generations.
The city boasts an amazing collection of parklands and this budget invests in maintaining them
and creating spaces for families to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.
69%
WANT
TO LIVE IN BALANCE
WITH NATURE
Budget highlights
Snapshot City greening and enjoying nature
Natural environment conservation $13,669,632 Land acquisition for active recreation purposes $8,800,000
Parks, natural areas and recreation $120,212,805 Conservation partnerships to restore and protect $646,422
natural assets on private land
Naturally GC and Beaches to Bushland programs $145,176
to connect with the natural environment
Koalas Community tree scheme $189,900
Purchase of land for koala habitat $10,850,000 Robina City Parklands − detailed design phase $1,537,500
Koala Conservation Program $404,920 Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens – $50,000
creation of Children’s Garden
Driven by the Our Natural City Strategy 2021 and Koala Conservation Plan
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Thanks
You helped shape our priorities for 2018–19.
Gender of people surveyed
1044 53.3 % 44.6%
RESPONSES
OTHER 0.6 UNKNOWN 1.5
% %
Age of people surveyed
22.5%
19.7 %
19.3%
18.2% OVER 65
46-55 56-65
36-45
13.3%
26-35
4.4%
0.6% 18-25 1.9%
UNKNOWN
UNDER 18
Location of people surveyed
6.6% 1.5%
WEST UNKNOWN
16.7%
NORTH
55.6% 19.7%
CENTRAL SOUTH
Your voice was part of community members who care about the Gold Coast.
10Response rate as a Satisfaction levels
percentage of the with local amenities
local area population
If you could
0.23% 0.22% fix one
SOUTH CENTRAL
0.11% 0.09% local issue
WEST NORTH Landscaping of Signage of Traffic
parks and Street parks and
reserves signs reserves
Very satisfied and satisfied responses
65.1% 64.8% 64.0% 63.6%
59.7% 59.5% 59.2% 58.7% 57.8%
LANDSCAPING OF PARKS AND RESERVES
56.9% 55.7%
53.4%
FENCING/GATES OF PARKS AND RESERVES
50.9% 50.0% 49.5% 49.2%
SIGNAGE OF PARKS AND RESERVES
47.5% 46.3% 45.5% 43.8% 43.7%
STREETSCAPE/TREE PLANTING
LIGHTING OF PARKS AND RESERVES
TURF IN PARKS AND RESERVES
OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT
SEATING IN PUBLIC PLACES
36.1%
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
31.9%
KERBS AND CHANNELS
29.2%
PEDESTRIAN REFUGES
SHADE STRUCTURES
ROOMS AND TOILETS
PAVING/PATHWAYS
SAFETY BARRIERS
STREET LIGHTING
SHELTER SHEDS
PUBLIC TOILETS
SPORTS CHANGE
BUS SHELTERS
STREET SIGNS
BARBECUES
FOOTPATHS
CAR PARKS
ROADS
Priorities on key outcomes for our city The top four priorities for your local community
• Our city is safe 1. Crime and safety
• We have fast, frequent and reliable public transport 2. Public transport
• W
e manage quality rural living while looking after the future of 3. Responsible development
the city’s rainforest, bushland, waterways and open space. 4. Roads
Your say on key projects is helping drive change in our city.
11For more information
P 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326)
W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/budget
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