Infrastructure Program
- Continued upgrade of Raymond Terrace Road
- Replacement of Melville Ford Bridge
- Design and construction of a sportsground in Chisholm
- Upgrades to Max McMahon Oval in Rutherford
- Improvements to Maitland Vale Road.
The public exhibition period for the draft Operational Plan 2024-25 has now closed.
Thank you to everyone who made submissions. The Council will review and consider all submissions we received before adopting the final plan. Responses will be addressed in the Council report, which will be made available on our website as part of the agenda for the Council meeting on June 11, 2024.
Your voice matters
If Maitland's future is on your mind, follow the link below to share your thoughts on Maitland's present, future, and priorities.
We're planning for 2024-25
What do you think of the draft Operational Plan 2024-25?
Every year, we develop a plan detailing how we will invest in our city and deliver key services and infrastructure that bring our community's vision for Maitland to life. In 2024-25, we plan to invest $210 million to make that happen.
The draft Operational Plan 2024–25 details the services, projects, and infrastructure the Council will deliver over the financial year. It includes Council’s rating structure, budget, fees and charges, and Infrastructure Program.
Have your say
The draft Operational Plan is on public exhibition between 11 April and 9 May 2024. The following draft documents are available for review and comment:
- Draft Operational Plan 2024-25
- Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034
- Draft Fees and Charges 2024-25.
We encourage you to review the plans and have your say via the link below. Your submission is used by Council to assist in it's decision making process. All formal submissions will be considered by Council to help inform the preparation of the final plan.
Plan highlights
Below are some highlights of the draft Operational Plan 2024-25.
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Investment and budgets
- We're investing $210 million into our city
- We've budgeted a spend of $154 million on service delivery
- $56 million on a comprehensive Infrastructure Program
- Commitment to seeking opportunities for grants to progress essential initiatives for the community's benefit.
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Maintaining what we have
In addition to new infrastructure and service delivery, the 2024-25 Operational Plan outlines how Council will manage and maintain $1.9 billion of assets, including:
- roads
- bridges
- drains
- libraries
- parks.
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Change and reflection
This final Operational Plan under the Delivery Program 2022-2026 introduces an important change of theme, moving from ‘Let’s Lead’ to ‘Let’s achieve together.’
This shift mirrors Council's recent organisational restructure and refocuses our objectives, highlighting our commitment to success as we work together towards achieving our goals.
Informed planning
Maitland remains one of Australia's fastest growing inland cities, with about 2,000 new residents each year.
We're committed to navigating economic challenges and seeking solutions that ensure our continued financial sustainability. Recognising the importance of continually assessing our service levels and ensuring responsible budgeting, resource allocation, innovation and embedding a culture of improvement.
The draft Operational Plan focuses us on this journey towards financial sustainability and resilience.
