The Shire’s 2024-2025 Annual Budget reflects our commitment to delivering responsive and efficient services that align with the needs of our community. This budget has been carefully developed to enhance our services and to ensure that every dollar is invested wisely for the betterment of Serpentine Jarrahdale.

Your voices have been heard loud and clear. We understand the importance of improving service delivery and investing in vital community infrastructure that enriches the lives of our residents. That’s why this year, we’ve allocated a substantial investment towards essential projects
and capital works, focusing on areas such as local playgrounds, community facilities, roads, and amenities. These investments build upon the groundwork we’ve laid and propel us toward a brighter future together.

Our commitment to expanding playgrounds, sporting facilities, and recreational spaces remains a high priority. From breaking ground at Keirnan Park to enhancing the Briggs Park Precinct with a dynamic pump track, we are dedicated to providing inclusive spaces that foster community
engagement and wellbeing.

In response to your invaluable feedback, we’ve made provisions in the budget to address waste management concerns, including the introduction of a bookable bulk waste collection service and increased green waste kerbside collections.

Furthermore, recognising the importance you place on our natural environment and green spaces, we’re intensifying efforts to maintain and beautify them, ensuring they remain the heart and soul of our community.

Despite the challenging economic landscape, we remain firm in our commitment to responsible financial management. Through prudent planning and rigorous cost-saving measures, we’ve achieved a notable net reduction in operating expenditure. The Shire’s 2024-2025 budget
includes a 2.9% rate increase.

Our operating budget is instrumental in further enhancing our local parks, playgrounds, and community facilities while ensuring essential services are upheld to the highest standard. Rest assured, Council and the Shire administration will continue to prioritise economic stewardship and value-driven service delivery, ensuring that every dollar spent benefits you, our community.

For further insights into the budget, as well as information on ratepayer benefits and incentives, I invite you to visit www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/yourrates.

Your feedback and engagement are integral to our shared success. I am immensely grateful for your ongoing support as we journey toward a brighter future for Serpentine Jarrahdale,
fostering a welcoming community where everyone feels at home.

Rob Coales
Shire President

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2024-2025 Annual Budget Highlights Video

Learn about the Shire's 2024-2025 annual budget. We are highlighting major projects, community initiatives, and financial allocations that will shape our region in the coming year. Understanding the annual budget helps residents stay informed about where their rates are going and how the Shire is investing in the community's future.