City of Darwin is confident that this year’s Municipal Plan delivers real value to the community.
We are prioritising the essentials: strengthening connections, improving everyday infrastructure and ensuring that our services meet the core needs of our residents. It is about making sure that as Darwin grows, we remain grounded in providing practical, reliable solutions that make life better for our city’s residents.
The Municipal Plan outlines an operational expenditure budget of $157.77 million, and a further $23.56 million in capital against an operating income of $145.38 million. The document also highlights several priority projects, which have been raised by Elected Members as important to them and the Darwin community.
Highlights
- $ 23.56 million total capital works program
- $ 31.92 million waste management operations and investment
- $ 10 million maintaining our parks, tree planting and maintenance
- $ 9.2 million connectivity and accessibility
- $ 5.3 million for libraries
- $ 2.05 million playground recreational spaces and refurbishments
- $ 2 million animal management program
- $ 1.65 million in funding through sponsorships, grants and in-kind support
Priorities that are being progressed include:
- Road surfacing and renewal
- Road reconstruction
- Storm water upgrades and reconstruction
- Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility
- Playgrounds
- Civic Centre and Precinct Redevelopment project
2026/2027 Municipal Plan
Declaration of rates and charges 2026/27