Published on Monday, 6 July 2026 at 6:30:11 PM
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Council has adopted its 2026/27 Budget, with a focus on
roads, renewal, essential services, safer public spaces, community facilities and stronger
long-term financial planning.
The Budget includes total capital expenditure of $83m, with $79m allocated for delivery of
capital projects, including fleet replacement.
The capital program has been developed with a strong focus on maintaining and upgrading
existing assets, representing 89% of proposed capital expenditure.
The 2026/27 Budget has been developed to balance service delivery, infrastructure renewal
and long-term financial sustainability, while responding to priorities identified through
community consultation and the Strategic Community Plan.
Major areas of investment include $15m for rural road upgrades, $11.13m for local road
upgrades and resurfacing, $1.1m for footpath renewal, $500k for kerbing renewal, $400k for
drainage improvement works and $475k for playground replacement.
The Budget also includes $6m for development of additional lagoons at the Waste Water
Treatment Plant, $3.7m for Sports Precinct lighting, $2.5m for Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport
apron renewal, $1.5m for airport toilet refurbishment, $1.28m for electrical compliance works
at the Endowment Block, $630k for streetlighting upgrades and $492k for CCTV upgrades at
key City facilities and public places.
The Budget also includes continued investment in community programs, facility planning,
local laws, access and inclusion planning, public health planning, strategic waste
management planning, website redevelopment, new Christmas decorations across the city
and the next Community Perceptions Survey.
Mayor Glenn Wilson said the Budget reflected Council’s focus on essential services, asset
renewal and responsible long-term planning.
“Every Budget involves choices, and this Budget is focused on the things our community
relies on every day,” he said.
“Council has heard clearly from the community about the need to focus on the basics —
roads, footpaths, public spaces, community safety, facilities, parks, playgrounds and clearer
information about how financial decisions are made.
“This Budget invests in the services and infrastructure our community uses every day, while
also supporting stronger planning for the future.
“No Budget can do everything, and we know there is always more to do. But this Budget is
about looking after what we already have, continuing essential services and planning
responsibly for Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s future.
“We know trust is built through action and accountability, and the City will continue to provide
clearer information about what is being funded, why decisions are made and how progress
will be reported.”
Acting Chief Executive Officer Mal Osborne said the Budget had been developed through a
detailed process involving business unit submissions, Executive review, Council workshops
and consideration of the City’s long-term financial position.
“The 2026/27 Budget prioritises renewal and upgrade of existing assets, with 89% of
proposed capital expenditure focused on maintaining and improving infrastructure the
community already relies on,” he said.
“This includes significant investment in rural and local roads, footpaths, kerbing, drainage,
wastewater infrastructure, airport assets, playgrounds, streetlighting, CCTV and community
facilities."
To learn more about the 26/27 Budget, click here.
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