Published on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 10:02:08 AM
The Town of Bassendean has adopted its 2026-27 Annual Budget, with a focus on maintaining essential services, progressing key community projects and planning for the Town’s future.
The budget reflects the Town’s aspirations for vibrant public spaces, quality facilities, sustainable environmental outcomes and infrastructure that supports local needs, while recognising cost-of-living pressures facing many households.
Mayor Kath Hamilton said the budget reflected a careful approach to meeting current needs while preparing for the years ahead.
“This year’s budget tells a story of a community growing, adapting and looking confidently to the future,” Mayor Hamilton said.
“We know many households are feeling cost-of-living pressures, and Council has worked carefully to keep the budget responsible while continuing to invest in the services, facilities and infrastructure our community relies on.”
In recent years, prudent financial management has strengthened the Town’s financial position, grown reserves and supported improved service planning, placing the Town on stronger footing to meet future challenges and opportunities.
The budget has also been shaped during a challenging global economic period, with ongoing international conflict, fluctuating fuel prices and higher supplier and contractor costs placing pressure on households, businesses and local governments alike.
The budget comes in a Landgate revaluation year, with Gross Rental Valuation increasing by an average of 43 per cent. Despite this, Council has set the rate in the dollar lower than last year and broadly in line with metropolitan local government averages.
Following community feedback and careful review, Council reduced the proposed rate increase from 5.9 per cent to 4.9 per cent to help minimise the impact on residents while ensuring community services and projects continue to be delivered.
The 2026-27 Budget includes more than $35 million for roads, parks, sporting facilities, community spaces, safety initiatives, natural area restoration, waste services, public health programs, community initiatives and future planning.
Key projects include the Jubilee Reserve Redevelopment, continued implementation of the Ashfield Flats Master Plan, a new jetty at Point Reserve, road safety improvements through Black Spot projects and the Low-Cost Urban Road Safety Program, and developer-funded public art celebrating local identity and culture.
Mayor Hamilton said rates were an investment in the Town’s shared future.
“Council remains committed to managing that investment responsibly, while continuing to deliver the services, facilities and infrastructure our community relies on,” Mayor Hamilton said.
In 2026-27 the Town will invite the community to help shape its next Council Plan for 2027-2031, ensuring future priorities continue to reflect what matters most to locals.
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