General News
19 November, 2021
Cassowary Coast Annual Report
Cassowary Coast Regional Council 2020-2021
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council 2020-21 Annual Report was endorsed at the Local Government Meeting held on 11 November and is available to view online.
The report documents Council’s achievements and activities during the 2020-21 financial year. Council received an unmodified opinion on the financial statements from the Queensland Audit Office.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan said the Annual Report highlights Council’s achievements amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted everyone within our community.
“This document is not just a statuary requirement highlighting our financial position, it is a great way to identify what we are doing well and what areas we need to focus on for the future of our community.
“I encourage the community to read our Annual Report and get more details on the services Council provides and offers to the community,” said Councillor Nolan.
“During the 2020-21 financial year we have succeeded in achieving large scale projects including $38.65M of vital infrastructure projects such as upgrades to Clifford Road, Goondi Bend and steps made to manage all of the Cassowary Coast Waste Transfer Stations.
“Whilst these major projects provide significant benefits and advantages for our community, the minor projects also help support our small towns and neighbourhoods.
We are proud of what we have been able to do for our community.
“2020-21 saw several waves of various COVID-19 restrictions, causing travel to be paused, events to be cancelled and people’s livelihoods and jobs effected. As a community we have stood together, supporting each other through these unprecedented times. I am hopeful that our road to recovery will be quick as borders re-open and lives return to ‘pre-COVID times’.”
Some highlights from the report includes:
• The completion of the Tully Grandstand, which includes a 600-seat stadium grandstand with multiple function rooms which will act as an economic driver, attracting events to our region and strengthening our community spirit for sporting, hobby and entertainment events.
• Council adopted the Asset Rationalisation proposal in which include recommendations for 32 assets to either be disposed of or leases negotiated to reduce Councils spend on these assets. There have been a number of success stories throughout this process including utilisation of empty space and connecting community groups together to better maximize the use of buildings.
• Council eliminating all Boil Water alerts through the ongoing investment into water security and the completion of the Bulgan Creek Reservoir which will support around 7,000 residents.
• The $400,000 COVID-19 Relief Package which assisted to reduce the financial burden to businesses and the community during the pandemic and to assist in keeping our town’s and businesses open and thriving.
To read the Annual Report in full visit Council’s website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or email Council at enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and a copy can be emailed to you.
