Proposed City of Canning Rates 2022-2023
Consultation has concluded
The proposed rates have been based on planned projects and services the City will deliver to the community in 2022-2023.
At a Special Council Meeting held on 10 May 2021, a new set of parameters were adopted to restore the City's financial position, these were incorporated into it's Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2031. The Plan was adopted in February 2022.
It aims to reduce City’s operating expenditure by $3 million over three years and at the same time have a staged increase in rates revenue in order to fully sustain the City’s service delivery and capital development program.
The proposed rates increase for 2022/2023 as outlined below, is part of the three-year plan to restore the City’s long-term financial position.
| Rate Category | Rate in a Dollar ($) | Minimum Rate ($)* | Proposed Rate Increase (%) | Average Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Improved | $0.06032700 | $952 | 4.65% | $57 (non-minimum) $50 (minimum) |
| Non-residential Improved | $0.05904202 | $952 | 4.50% | ** |
| Unimproved | $0.09638484 | $952 | 4.50% | $81.50 |
| *The increase in minimum rate across all rate category is $50 per annum. **There is a much wider variation in the nature, size and industry grouping of these businesses, which does not lend this to consideration of ‘average’ values for non-residential improved category. | ||||
It is proposed that the minimum rate payment will be increased by $50 per annum across all rate categories.
As part of budget adoption process, during the 2022/2023 financial year, the Council will consider delivering $43 million in projects and capital works to improve our neighbourhoods, renew and upgrade City’s facilities and infrastructure, including but not limited to:
| Project | Allocation |
|---|---|
Hossack Park Pavilion | $2.0m |
Rostrata Family Centre - New Additions | $1.8m |
Wandarrah Public Hall - Renewal Works | $0.9m |
Canning Vale Oval Community Facility Accessibility | $0.6m |
Asset Renewal Buildings – Leisureplexes | $0.5m |
Queens Park Seniors Centre Accessibility | $0.4m |
Queens Park Open Space – Development | $5.0m |
Wyong Reserve Ancillary Works | $0.8m |
Kent Street Weir - Parkland Development | $0.6m |
Playground Renewal | $0.5m |
Shelley Beach Park Masterplan - Detailed Design | $0.3m |
Road Network Improvement | $11.1m |
City Centre Development | $9.6m |
The Statement of Objects and Reasons for Differential Rates 2022/2023 and Frequently Asked Questions documents are available to download on this page under 'Detailed Information' and also at canning.wa.gov.au/yourrates
To learn more about how your rates are calculated visit walga.asn.au/about-local-government/rates
All submissions must be received before 5pm, Monday 13 June 2022.
