What do your rates pay for?

Whilst Council derives income from many other sources, rates basically covers the remainder for the following areas.

• Road Construction & Maintenance, Footpaths
• Aerodrome
• Parking
• Other Road Services - Median Strips, Signs, Info Bays
• Boat Ramps & Marina
• Tourism & Events
• Administration
• Dog Control - Registration does not cover all expenses
• Fire Protection
• Crime Prevention
• Health Inspections
• Aged & Disabled Services
• Youth Services
• Housing & Community Amenities, Town Camp
• Community Development - Economic & Land
• Sewerage
• Stormwater Drainage
• Community Amenities - Cemeteries, Public Conveniences, SBS Access Fee, Street lighting
• Water Schemes
• Library
• Sport & Recreation - School Pool, Town Hall, Parks & Gardens, Jetties & Pontoons
• Environmental Protection
• Manufacturing & Construction - Planning
• Safety & Security Services

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