Wyndham council has released its annual report, detailing the infrastructure and services it delivered in last financial year.
In 2024-25, council delivered on $148.2 million– or 93 per cent– of the planned $159.05 million capital works program.
Among the major developments were the completion of a pavilion upgrade at Galvin Park and opening the Lollypop Creek Community Centre in Werribee, as well as upgrading Lawrie Emmins Reserve in Laverton North.
The Cultural Centre in Werribee was also upgraded and more $8.5 million worth upgrades were made in Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Point Cook.
Other project highlights include health club upgrades at AquaPulse and Eagle Stadium, three new dog off-leash parks, multiple sporting grounds across the municipality.
Council’s report also spruiked about the delivery of eight “major events,” that drew more than 180,000– which the reported credited to holding Treating in the Park and the continuation of the LIT festival.
Speaking during the Tuesday 28 October council meeting, Cr Josh Gilligan praised the report and said council has put itself in an economic position where it will be able to focus on building more infrastructure, rather than cutting costs.
“This report shows that this council has ensured that we got back to black three years earlier than anticipated,” Cr Gilligan said.
“This enables us over the forward years to look at investing in the necessary infrastructure, particularly given our low debt profile and the many millions of dollars we can now unlock.
“Getting the budget back into black and under control will enable us to consider city-shaping infrastructure over the next three years that really does set about intergenerational solutions for our community.”
Mayor Mia Shaw, in a later media statement, said that she was proud of council’s performance given the combination of rapid population growth and Wyndham’s funding arrangements with other tiers of government.
“Cost of living pressures and reduced state and federal funding are making it increasingly difficult for the sector to continue to deliver for their communities, particularly in growth areas,” Cr Shaw said.
“Wyndham continues to prioritise liveability when making decisions about the provision of services and infrastructure.”
