This year, Council embarked on a different way of consulting with our community to hear what people wanted to see reflected in their budget.

This included pop-up engagement listening posts across Monash, a chance for community groups to speak directly with Councillors to pitch projects, and a brand-new deliberative engagement community panel to make sure we’re getting it right now, and in future budgets.

Thank you to everyone who took part in this process.

This year's budget includes a $132m capital works program to deliver new community assets and stimulate our local Monash economy.

Highlights of the capital works program include:

• $4.8m to construct a family and early years hub in Oakleigh South
• $10.5m on upkeep of roads across Monash, and $4.6m for our footpaths and cycleways
• $9.5m on drainage improvements and programs
• $26.6m on projects and works at our recreational, leisure and community facilities to help keep people in Monash active and connected
• $6.7m for the upgrade of Jack Edwards Reserve pavilion in Oakleigh
• $26.7m towards an extension to our Bogong Car Park in Glen Waverley to create 500+ new parking spaces.

You can read the budget in full on our website.