Hobsons Bay City Council’s 2022-23 Annual Report and Financial Statement has been released after being approved at the Council meeting on 10 October 2023.
The annual report outlines Council’s achievements, activities, challenges, and financial performance over the past financial year. As part of the $59 million capital works program for 2022-23, significant projects were completed, including:
redeveloping Donald McLean Reserve in Spotswood
refurbishing WLJ Crofts Reserve in Altona North
completing the upgrade of JT Gray Reserve in Williamstown
a new community park at Blenheim Reserve, Newport
unveiling six upgraded parks in Laverton, and
completing the upgrade of HD Graham Reserve, Altona Meadows.
Other highlights for 2022-23 included:
endorsing plans to apply for state government funding for the Epsom Street social housing project in Laverton
playing a leading role in advocating to the state government for pre-commitment laws to apply at all gaming venues across the state, and
updating the Industrial Land Management Strategy, which will provide direction about land use and policies relating to our industrial precincts for the next 15 years.
The Mayor’s introductory video and the 2022-23 Annual Report are now available to view online: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Council/Publications/Annual-Report
Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Tony Briffa:
“It has been another busy 12 months, and we are proud of our achievements in this time.
“There are new buildings, parks and open spaces; better roads; funding for amazing community programs; and we have continued to deliver more than 100 crucial community services for our residents of all ages.
“I have no doubt that the work we’ve done has helped continue to pave the way for ongoing improvements in Hobsons Bay for many years to come.”
