Message from the CEO

The 2023-2024 Budget reflects a challenging economic environment in which Scenic Rim Regional Council has remained committed to balancing long-term financial sustainability while continuing to deliver a high standard of service to our communities.

Council is responsible for maintaining almost $1 billion in vital public infrastructure as well as the efficient and effective delivery of a wide range of services to meet the growing needs of our region.

Realising our shared vision for a sustainable and prosperous future for the Scenic Rim has become even more difficult during the past 12 months.

As our region’s population has continued to grow, the demand for Council’s services has continued to increase.

Rising costs have placed our organisation under increasing pressure as we have endeavoured to continue to provide the facilities and levels of service expected by the community while minimising the financial impact on ratepayers.

Council recognises that businesses and ratepayers are also experiencing financial pressures due to increasing costs and has sought to keep rates increases to a minimum in line with inflation.

We have been measured in our financial settings and have not relied on any new borrowings.

The 2023-2024 Budget is in keeping with Scenic Rim Regional Council’s strong record of financial management, with a focus on community and environmental sustainability.

Community input has played an important role in the development of this year’s Budget, reflecting our commitment to place our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Council is grateful to everyone who participated in the community engagement process in recent months that has helped to identify priorities and inform our decision making to provide the best possible value for our communities.