Hobsons Bay council’s 2022-23 Annual Report and Financial Statement has been released after being approved at the October council meeting.
The annual report outlines council’s achievements, activities, challenges, and financial performance over the past financial year.
As part of the $59 million capital works program for 2022-23, projects completed included redeveloping Donald McLean Reserve in Spotswood, refurbishing WLJ Crofts Reserve in Altona North, completing the upgrade of JT Gray Reserve in Williamstown, a new community park at Blenheim Reserve, Newport, unveiling six upgraded parks in Laverton, and completing the upgrade of HD Graham Reserve, Altona Meadows.
Council said other highlights for 2022-23 included endorsing plans to apply for state government funding for the Epsom Street social housing project in Laverton, playing a leading role in advocating to the state government for pre-commitment laws to apply at all gaming venues across the state, and updating the Industrial Land Management strategy.
Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa said It has been a busy 12 months and council is proud of its achievements.
“There are new buildings, parks and open spaces; better roads; funding for amazing community programs; and we have continued to deliver more than 100 crucial community services for our residents of all ages,” she said.
“I have no doubt that the work we’ve done has helped continue to pave the way for ongoing improvements in Hobsons Bay for many years to come.”
