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.
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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