Publications

Strategic Documents

         

 2023/24 Annual Report Cover             Gold Dome on the clock tower on Hannan Street Kalgoorlie, featured on the cover page of the 'A Regional Partnersip' publication

Access and Inclusion Plan

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a diverse community with a wide range of needs, and the City is committed to fostering independence for those of all abilities, ensuring everybody can engage in everyday services as well as actively participate in the fantastic opportunities the City offers.

The aim of this Access and Inclusion Plan is to ensure services and facilities can be made more open, inclusive and accessible for everyone, and we have reached out to all sectors of the community to make sure everyone has had the opportunity to provide meaningful input into the direction for the new Plan, which aims to incorporate contemporary practices that exceed minimum compliance requirements.

As a City, we aim to provide public spaces that facilitate a diverse range of activities and strengthen social bonds within the community, and deliver the community better connectivity with the rest of Australia and the world. This Plan will guide us on our way forward to delivering access and inclusion for all.

Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2026

Access and Inclusion Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025

Advocacy - A Regional Partnership for Economic and Social Transformation

The vision for Kalgoorlie-Boulder is one of a vibrant, prosperous, and inclusive community, creating opportunities for current and future generations. Unlocking new possibilities and addressing the region’s economic and social challenges will depend on the leadership and determination of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community.

All levels of government—the Australian Government, the Western Australian Government, and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder— are working with local residents, including Aboriginal and business leaders, youth, and community organisations, to ensure these plans align with the community’s vision and aspirations for a thriving future.

The City has developed the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Regional Partnership (for Economic and Social Transformation) to inform the City’s long-term partnerships with State and Federal governments. The most significant benefit of regional deals is that all levels of government commit to work together to respond to community-identified priorities that will improve economic and community outcomes that last beyond election cycles.

Improving the efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness of future government investment will be a key feature of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Regional Partnership over the next 10 years.

A Regional Partnership

Age Friendly Strategy

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Age-Friendly Strategy 2022 to 2026 will build on the significant consultation undertaken with our senior community. It will ensure that the City and senior service providers work together to create a city that is Age-Friendly for the benefit of all senior community members.

Age-Friendly Strategy 2022 - 2026

Age-Friendly Strategy - Progress Update 2024/2025

Annual Report

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder produces an annual report for each financial year as a statutory requirement.

They reflect the major activities undertaken in the preceding year. As well as providing an overview of the City's operational and financial activities, the annual report also includes an Independent Auditor report.

Annual Report 2023/2024

Annual Report 2022/2023

Annual Report 2021/2022

Annual Report 2020/2021

Annual Report 2019/2020

Annual Report 2018/2019

Annual Report 2017/2018

Annual Report 2016/2017

Annual Report 2015/2016

Anti-social Behaviour and Transitional Aboriginal Homelessness Study Project

In April 2025, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder released a landmark report addressing transitional Aboriginal homelessness and anti-social behaviour across regional Australia.

Led by CEO Andrew Brien, this six-month research project is the most in-depth study the City has undertaken in this area. It involved engagement with over 30 stakeholders across Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, and features case studies from communities including Broome, Ceduna, Alice Springs, Darwin, and Kununurra.

The report highlights that while no two communities are the same, many face similar challenges - and that culturally informed, locally driven solutions are key to achieving real and lasting change. It emphasises the importance of stable housing, wrap-around support services, improved coordination between agencies, access to meaningful local data, and flexible funding models to enable community-led initiatives.

This body of work is significant not only locally but also regionally, state, and nationally. The City hopes it will contribute to better on-the-ground outcomes, helping projects that align with Closing the Gap priorities be more effective and responsive to community needs.

The findings will also inform the City's future advocacy at the 2025 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly, calling for a coordinated nationwide framework to address transitional Aboriginal homelessness and support place-based solutions across regional Australia.

Through this landmark report, the City is proud to be leading important conversations and actions that can help drive meaningful change - not just in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, but right across regional Australia.

More information about the project is available below:

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Anti-social Behaviour and Transitional Aboriginal Homelessness Study Project

Club Development Plan

The City has created a unifying plan that details the allocation of resources towards activities to assist in the further development of Sports Clubs and Associations.

Club Development Plan 2023 - 2026

Club Development Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan

The City’s strategic goal is to guide growth and enhancement of an integrated and broad economy for the City and wider region by providing outstanding civic leadership and creating a better environment for people to live, work and invest. Over recent years the City has experienced significant growth with developments, offering the community new and improved experiences. With more on offer than ever, one of the City’s biggest challenges remains its perception of safety.

The City has identified the need for a coordinated holistic response to address matters of community safety and agreed to develop the City’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2024-2028 (CSCPP 2024-28) as an instrument to guide partnerships, document method and encourage the delivery of community safety solutions. The Plan reaffirms the City’s commitment to addressing issues associated with community safety and crime prevention.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2024 - 2028

Corporate Business Plan

The Corporate Business Plan is the detailed implementation outline for services, key projects, capital investment and areas of advocacy over the next four financial years.  The Corporate Business Plan has been broken down into the five aspirations outlined within the Strategic Community Plan and Council projects, capital investment and areas of advocacy have been listed against the relevant Strategic Initiatives.  The layout of the plan has been set to help demonstrate how the Council will meet the most important local needs and ensure that the community’s vision for the City is brought to life.

Corporate Business Plan 2025 - 2029

Corporate Business Plan 2023 - 2027

Corporate Business Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025 - Quarter Four

Corporate Business Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025 - Quarter Three

Corporate Business Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025 - Quarter Two

Corporate Business Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025 - Quarter One

Education Guides

The City has a Primary and Secondary Education Guide and a Higher Education and Training Guide to inform residents and prospective residents of education and traineeship options available in the region.

Primary and Secondary Education Guide

Higher Education and Training Guide

Events Strategy

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Events Strategy was endorsed by Council in March 2025. The Strategy assists with long-term planning and budgeting and provides guidance on building community capacity in relation to the delivery of events.

Events Strategy 2025 - 2027

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Growth Plan

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Growth Plan is an initiative of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in partnership with the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission and other key stakeholders, including the State Government, particularly the Department of Regional Development, the State Planning Commission and LandCorp, the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy, Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance, the Goldfields Land and Sea Council, key local businesses and mining companies and the local community.

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Investment Prospectus

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is the economic hub of the prosperous Goldfields region, rich in resources and investment opportunities. Be part of our region’s ambition and vision as we champion innovation and accelerate our economic growth. It’s an incredible time to work, live and invest in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

2024 Investment Prospectus

Local Emergency Management Arrangement & Local Recovery Plan

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has developed plans and structures to bring together government, voluntary, and private agencies in a coordinated way to deal with emergencies (major) and or incidents that occur in our community. These arrangements address the whole spectrum of emergency requirements from prevention, preparedness, response to recovery.

Local Emergency Management Arrangements

Local Recovery Plan

Long Term Financial Plan

The Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) is a 10-year financial projection taking into consideration income, operational and capital expenditure. The financial estimates of projects and initiatives outlined in the Corporate Business Plan has been included in the financial projection.  This pivotal document is one of the informing strategic documents that assist in the prioritisation of projects and helps the City to secure its financial sustainability.

Long Term Financial Plan 2025 - 2035

Public Health Plan

The City’s Public Health Plan outlines the longer-term vision, values, aspirations and objectives of our community over the next five years to ensure a healthy and happy community. It sets the health priorities for residents and visitors, outlines strategies to prevent, promote or reduce public health issues, partners with local agencies and supports the community to achieve optimum health and wellbeing.

Public Health Plan 2023 - 2027

Public Health Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025

Reconciliation Action Plan

The development of the City's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) marks an important milestone and will guide the way our organisation works with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve better outcomes. Development of the RAP occurred over two years and reflects considerable planning efforts with local stakeholders, including the Goldfields Land and Sea Council, City councillors and various working groups.

By publicly declaring its commitment to reconciliation, CKB can build a more prosperous future for the City. The RAP will be championed by CKB executives with support, guidance and direction from the CKB Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group. The group will be comprised of various councillors and appointed local stakeholders to ensure the right people are engaged in delivering outcomes.

Reconciliation Action Plan 2021 - 2023

Reconciliation Action Plan - Progress Update 2024/2025

Schedule of Fees and Charges

Council adopt the Schedule of Fees and Charges within the Annual Budget and are effective from 1 July each year.

The Schedule covers all fees and charges that the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder charges users or applicants for e.g. facility bookings, building applications, planning and development applications, animal registrations etc.

Statutory fees that are imposed by other government agencies are subject to change without warning.

Schedule of Fees and Charges 2025 - 2026

Strategic Community Plan

As part of the Local Government Act 1995, all local governments are required to develop a plan for the future.

The City's Strategic Community Plan 2025/35 was endorsed by Council in July 2025 following an extensive community engagement program to inform the plan and new long-term vision.

"Connected by its many communities, abundant in economic and lifestyle opportunities."

This 10-year roadmap captures what matters most to our community and sets a shared direction for the decade ahead. This plan will guide our decisions, help us allocate resources and create yearly operational plans that support the community's vision and priorities.

This plan deliver a very clear focus across four primary objectives.

  1. Communities connected through people, place and purpose
  2. Vibrant local economy and businesses
  3. Robust built environment and sustainable natural environment
  4. Strong organisation empowered to lead

Read more about the development of the Strategic Community Plan here or download a copy below. 

Strategic Community Plan 2025 - 2035

Tourism Strategy

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Tourism Strategy was endorsed by Council in March 2025. The strategy provides guidance on the future direction of tourism in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Tourism Plan 2025 - 2030