‘Noticeable rise’ in waste collection fees for the Barkly region
“We hope the community understands that this is to keep the council amenities and services running, and not a profit-driven decision.”
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BARKLY residents will see a six per cent increase in waste collection fees and a two per cent rise in rates, as proposed in the 2021-22 budget.
Following last Thursday’s monthly council meeting, the Regional Plan was approved and is available for community consultation until Friday June 18 2021.
As a result of the plan being released, the Annual Budget has passed through council and is available as part of this consultation.
The financial budget includes a two per cent rates increase in line with similar council increases in the Northern Territory and an increase of six per cent to kerbside waste collection fees.
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Barkly Regional Council CEO Steve Moore said the noticeable waste fee increase was due to landfill being at capacity.
“Although there is a noticeable rise in rubbish waste bin collection fees for the region, the council has worked hard to ensure fee increases were to be kept to an absolute minimum,” Mr Moore said.
“Unfortunately the capacity of our current Tennant Creek landfill site is full, and we have had to seek out additional land to keep up with the demand.
“It’s not an easy choice but we hope the community understands that this is to keep the council amenities and services running, and not a profit-driven decision.”
An operational budget of $28.388 million has been allocated for the year, including net/deficit carry over and any transfer from reserves.
Additionally, a total of $1.615 million has been contributed directly from the council for capital items and $7.643 million in funded projects are scheduled for completion during the year.
Regional Plan can be accessed at: https://www.flipsnack.com/Warumungu/brc_regionalplan2021-2022_flipbook_website.html.
Feedback can be sent to reception@barkly.nt.gov.au; or call on 08 8962 0000.
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