in a vibrant, caring and sustainable community

Adopted by Council: 22 June 2015

Upper Hunter Shire Council

Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2015/16 – 2018/19

CONTENTS Council and our Community

1.1 Message from the Mayor .................................................................................. 1 1.2 Introduction from the General Manager ............................................................ 2 1.3 Community Vision and Mission ......................................................................... 3 1.4 About the Upper Hunter ..................................................................................... 4 1.5 How your Council Works ................................................................................... 5 1.6 Your Councillors ................................................................................................ 6 1.7 Organisation Structure ...................................................................................... 7 1.8 How the Plans fit Together ................................................................................. 8 1.9 How to Read the Delivery Program ................................................................. 12

Revenue Policy

2.1 Rating Structure ................................................................................................ 15 2.2 Proposed Borrowings ........................................................................................ 30 2.3 Income Statement Forecast & Budget Summary ............................................... 32

Delivery Program & Operational Plan

3.1 Budget Overview and Changes ...................................................................... 37 3.2 Key Community Service Costs ........................................................................ 39 3.3 Capital Projects ............................................................................................... 40 3.4 Activity Budgets .............................................................................................. 52

3.4.1 Administration ..................................................................................... 53 3.4.2 Community Services & Education ....................................................... 84 3.4.3 Economic Affairs ............................................................................... 103 3.4.4 Environment ...................................................................................... 119 3.4.5 General Purpose Revenues .............................................................. 130 3.4.6 Governance ...................................................................................... 134 3.4.7 Health ............................................................................................... 138 3.4.8 Housing & Community Amenities ...................................................... 142 3.4.9 Mining, Manufacturing & Construction ............................................... 154 3.4.10 Public Order & Safety ...................................................................... 160 3.4.11 Recreation & Culture ....................................................................... 170 3.4.12 Transport and Communication ........................................................ 190 3.4.13 Water Services ................................................................................ 208 3.4.14 Sewer Services ............................................................................... 217

3.5 Restricted Assets, all Funds ......................................................................... 224 3.6 Net Current Assets, Non-Current Cash & Investments ................................. 229

Fees and Charges 2015-2016 ......................................................................................... 232 Attachments

1. Rate Category Maps