The City of Onkaparinga is committed to using your rates responsibly to fund the services and projects our communities need, with transparency at every step.
Two key plans, the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP) and the Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), help us achieve these goals in a financially sustainable way:
These plans are aligned to support the delivery of our Community Vision 2034, and guide our decisions and budgeting, along with the Annual Business Plan which focuses on each financial year.
Following ongoing consultation
with elected members and the council’s Audit and Risk Committee, two options
were presented for these plans at a Council meeting on 17 September 2024.
The option chosen by elected members for community engagement has a stronger focus on debt reduction to better position council for a sustainable financial future, in alignment with recommendations provided by the Essential Services Commission of SA.
This means a reduction in the capital budget for new and significant upgrades in 2025-26, with a focus on water resource projects, works on the Noarlunga Aquatic and Recreation Centre, and fully funded projects already scheduled for that year only. The New and Significant Upgrades (NSU) program, which includes things like footpaths, playgrounds, sport and recreation facilities, coastal works and trails, will resume in 2026-27.
The budget for road renewal works has also been reduced for the next four years to focus on roads with significant safety or financial risks, but other renewal programs will continue as planned.
We encourage you to explore these documents, understand the strategic direction for our city, and provide your feedback.
A drop-in session was held at council’s Noarlunga office on Monday 14 October from 6-7pm.
The LTFP is our 20-year roadmap for financial sustainability, guiding both day-to-day and long-term decisions. It ensures we can meet community needs while maintaining a strong financial position, as outlined in the Community Vision 2034 and related plans.
The SAMP outlines our 10-year asset management program, detailing the value, condition, and management of our assets, such as roads, parks, and community buildings. It aligns with our Community Vision 2034, providing transparency on how we manage assets to meet community goals and improve financial sustainability.
