Funded through rates, and federal and state funding, the 2026/27 capital works program is set to invest in roads, community facilities, recreational infrastructure, parks, footpaths and public spaces across the municipality.
On the list is the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, a development that will include a new library, learning spaces, community rooms, a cafe and health hub, located at Seymour’s current Customer and Library Service Centre.
Planning is progressing on the $17 million project, which has been shaped by community feedback and is slated to become a central place for learning, wellbeing and connection.
Seymour’s first dedicated off-leash dog park, located at Chittick Park, is also a major project on the capital works program, which is scheduled to be completed by October.
Across the shire, council is also working on delivering the upgrade of Old Sydney Rd in Beveridge, which received a $45 million commitment from the Federal Government, and a new roundabout at the intersection of Windham St and Queen St in Wallan.
On the agenda, as well, is the construction of the Wallan East Integrated Family and Children’s Centre, supported by more than $20 million in combined state government and council funding, and the activation of Wallan’s Taylors Creek Reserve.
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the capital works program demonstrated how residents’ rates were being reinvested into projects that benefited the whole community.
“Every year, council reinvests ratepayer funds into projects that make our communities better places to live, work and play,” Cr Dougall said.
“While roads remain one of our biggest investments, rates also help deliver libraries, family services, parks, sporting facilities, walking paths, traffic safety improvements and many of the places where our community comes together.”
Smaller projects identified through community feedback include amenities access upgrades at the Sue Marstaeller Pavillion LB Davern Reserve and a missing footpath link connection at Hamilton St and Hawdon St in Broadford.
New accessible parking in Murchison St, Broadford, improvements to the netball surface at the Kings Park Exhibition building, new drinking fountains in local parks and cistern upgrades at Kings Park are also under way.
“Sometimes it’s the smaller projects that have the biggest impact on people’s daily lives,” Cr Dougall said.
“A missing section of footpath, an accessible parking space or improvements to a local sporting facility can make a real difference to how people experience their neighbourhood.
“We’re proud that many of these projects came directly from community feedback during the budget process.
“It shows that when people take the time to share their ideas, they can help shape future investment in Mitchell Shire.”
Council is welcoming submissions for the 2027/28 budget, which will close on February 22, 2027.
For more information, visit mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/community/projects-in-mitchell-shire/suggest-a-project
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