The City of Canning has adopted its 2026-27 annual budget, committing $216.2 million to services, facilities and infrastructure across the city.
The budget includes funding for community safety, roads, parks, leisure facilities, libraries, sporting infrastructure and environmental services.
Mayor Patrick Hall said the budget was designed to maintain everyday services while continuing investment in community facilities.
“This is a responsible, community-first Budget,” he said.
The City has also reduced the residential rate in the dollar from about six cents to four cents following higher property valuations. The council said the change is intended to reduce the impact of rising property values on homeowners.
Community safety will receive $6.2 million. The funding covers 24-hour community patrols, the Holiday Watch program, the Security Incentive Scheme and the expansion of the City’s CCTV network to more than 500 fixed cameras, along with mobile CCTV units.
Parks, playgrounds and sporting reserves have been allocated $25.6 million. This includes work on the Kent Street Weir playground in Wilson, a new Changing Places facility and $1.1 million for neighbourhood playground renewals.
The budget provides $33.8 million for leisure and recreation, including support for the City’s two Leisureplexes. It also includes $10.6 million to redevelop the Whaleback Golf Course driving range and food and beverage facilities.
Roads and infrastructure will receive $46.9 million. Planned works include new shared paths, road safety improvements and the Welshpool Road duplication project.
Libraries, youth centres, community events and inclusive spaces have been allocated $12.7 million.
Another $6.1 million has been set aside for community and sporting facility upgrades, including works at Ferndale Pavilion and the Wyong changerooms, as well as planning for the Willetton Sports and Community Facility.
Environmental and waste services will receive $40.5 million. The funding covers waste and recycling services, tree planting, sustainability rebates and a new Canning Response Crew that will respond to graffiti, illegal dumping and maintenance issues.
The budget also includes $1.5 million for planning work on the Rail to River Precinct, which aims to improve connections between the City Centre and the Canning River.
Major projects completed or underway include new district playgrounds at Shelley Beach Park and Maniana Park, while construction continues on the Kent Street Weir playground, which is expected to open in October.
