Draft Operational Plan 2021-22

The draft 2021-22 Operational Plan outlines Council's activities and key initiatives to implement the community’s long-term strategic plan Cessnock 2027. It includes the draft budget, revenue policy and fees and charges. 

We're proposing a $35 million capital works program, including $12 million for local and regional roads whilst remaining in surplus.

 Highlights from the draft budget are:

• Cessnock Airport upgrade
• Installation of the Cessnock Pool Splash Pad
• Over $10 million on the renewal of local roads and $2 million on regional roads.
• Upgrades of Old Maitland Road and a section of Wollombi Road, Millfield.
• Bridge construction program is valued at a healthy $2.5 million. This will include the replacement of Yango Creek bridge in Wollombi, Kline Street bridge in Weston and demolition of the Cunneens bridge in Wollombi. 

Documents 

The draft 2021-22 Operational Plan can also be viewed in sections:

Section 1 - Introduction(PDF, 3MB) 
Section 2 - A connected, safe and creative community(PDF, 1003KB)  
Section 2 - A sustainable and prosperous economy(PDF, 833KB) 
Section 2 - A sustainable and healthy environment(PDF, 1MB)  
Section 2 - Accessible infrastructure, services and facilities(PDF, 856KB) 
Section 2 - Civic leadership and effective government(PDF, 1007KB) 
Section 3 - Budget and Revenue Policy(PDF, 1MB)