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Shoalhaven Rates Rise But Roads To Benefit

Friday, 29 June 2012 01:26

Shoalhaven Council has released details of its new budget for next financial year, and while rates will rise, significant extra funding is being allocated for road improvements.

Rates will rise by 3.6%, which is the maximum allowable under the state government's rate pegging legislation.

If council wanted it bigger increase, it would have had to seek specific permission from the Minister For Local Government, but chose not to do so.

Mayoral candidate and soon to retire Gilmore MP Jo Gash has already signalled she believes the condition of the region's roads, will be the biggest issue at the local government elections in September.

Council has allocated an extra million dollars in road re-newal funding and $2 5 million for local road re-sealing projects.

The city has also decided not to axe the proposed graffiti coordinators position, and has set aside $50,000 for a person who will help bring together community groups prepared to help clean up the region.

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