Council have released their latest budget, continuing into the 2nd year of the Bold Future city plan.

Highlights include:

• Funding of $26.5 million to continue the delivery of Council’s 2009-11 $90 million economic stimulus package.
• $13.3 million to continue the four-year $111.6 million community infrastructure program.
• An allocation of $53.6 million as part of a total commitment of $120 million for the rapid transit system.
• A major program for road network improvements, including major roadworks of $35.3 million, road reseals of $17.5 million and bikeways of $4.3 million.
• A major program for parks and recreation including major open space development of $5.5 million, tree planting of $1.0 million, park asset renewal of $3.3 million and major sporting areas of $3.1 million.
• A major redevelopment of the Surfers Paradise foreshore, at a cost of $13.4 million, which will revitalise the heart of Surfers Paradise.
• $31.9 million capital investment into waste management services and facilities designed  to ensure long term sustainability. This includes: $8.6 million for remedial and closure works at Suntown Landfill, $2.5 million for recycling and drop-off centre at Molendinar, $2 million for new waste transfer station at Reedy Creek, and $1.5 million for upgrade of Helensvale WTS.
• $7.7 million in community support through grants, subsidies, donations, concessions and rebates.

For greater details, refer to the Gold Coast City Council website.

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