Draft Municipal Plan 2025/26

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Consultation has concluded

City of Darwin is proud to present our draft Municipal Plan for 2025/26 for public feedback.

We continue to strive to achieve the goals set out in our strategic plan, Darwin 2030: City for People. City of Colour to ensure Darwin is a culturally diverse, inclusive and vibrant city.

The 2025/26 Municipal Plan focuses on creating a collaborative and accessible community and delivering grassroots community infrastructure.

We have committed to enhancing quality of life for residents through an operating expenditure of $148 million, which will deliver services, programs, and initiatives that directly benefit the community.

Highlights of the Municipal Plan include:

  • $91.5 million total capital works program
  • $36.33 million waste management operations and investment
  • $9.6 million maintaining our parks, tree planting and maintenance
  • $4.8 million connectivity and accessibility
  • $4.2 million for libraries
  • $2.72 million playground recreational spaces and refurbishments
  • $1.9 million animal management program
  • $1.9 million in funding through sponsorships, grants and in-kind support
  • $1.33 million arts and culture


Have your say

You are invited to have your say on the draft Municipal Plan 2025/26, with public feedback open until 4:00 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Please complete the online survey below to share your views.

Physical copies of the survey, as well as printed copies of the draft Municipal Plan are available at Customer Service Centre of the Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin and all four public libraries located across the municipality at:

  • Darwin City Library, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin
  • Casuarina Library, Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina
  • Nightcliff Library, Pavonia Place, Nightcliff
  • Karama Library, Kalymnos Drive, Karama.

For more information, please contact 8930 0300 or email engage@darwin.nt.gov.au.

City of Darwin is proud to present our draft Municipal Plan for 2025/26 for public feedback.

We continue to strive to achieve the goals set out in our strategic plan, Darwin 2030: City for People. City of Colour to ensure Darwin is a culturally diverse, inclusive and vibrant city.

The 2025/26 Municipal Plan focuses on creating a collaborative and accessible community and delivering grassroots community infrastructure.

We have committed to enhancing quality of life for residents through an operating expenditure of $148 million, which will deliver services, programs, and initiatives that directly benefit the community.

Highlights of the Municipal Plan include:

  • $91.5 million total capital works program
  • $36.33 million waste management operations and investment
  • $9.6 million maintaining our parks, tree planting and maintenance
  • $4.8 million connectivity and accessibility
  • $4.2 million for libraries
  • $2.72 million playground recreational spaces and refurbishments
  • $1.9 million animal management program
  • $1.9 million in funding through sponsorships, grants and in-kind support
  • $1.33 million arts and culture


Have your say

You are invited to have your say on the draft Municipal Plan 2025/26, with public feedback open until 4:00 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Please complete the online survey below to share your views.

Physical copies of the survey, as well as printed copies of the draft Municipal Plan are available at Customer Service Centre of the Civic Centre, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin and all four public libraries located across the municipality at:

  • Darwin City Library, Harry Chan Avenue, Darwin
  • Casuarina Library, Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina
  • Nightcliff Library, Pavonia Place, Nightcliff
  • Karama Library, Kalymnos Drive, Karama.

For more information, please contact 8930 0300 or email engage@darwin.nt.gov.au.

Consultation has concluded

  • 2025/26 Municipal Plan

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    Thank you to everyone for having their say!

    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 budget of $148.47 million, and a further $91.5 million in capital against an operating income of $136.92 million. A total of 36 actions have been highlighted for delivery in 2025/26. The document also highlights several priority projects, which have been by Elected Members as important to them and the Darwin community.

    Highlights

    • $91.5 million total capital works program
    • $36.33 million waste management operations and investment
    • $9.6 million maintaining our parks, tree planting and maintenance
    • $4.8 million connectivity and accessibility
    • $4.2 million for libraries
    • $2.72 million playground recreational spaces and refurbishments
    • $1.9 million animal management program
    • $1.9 million in funding through sponsorships, grants and in-kind support
    • $1.33 million arts and culture

    Priorities that are being progressed include:

    • Waters Ward multigenerational recreation space
    • Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility capital projects
    • Connectivity and accessibility
    • Maintaining our parks
    • Playground revitalisation
    • Civic Centre and Precinct Redevelopment project

    To view the Municipal Plan 2025/26 visit here: Documents | Draft Municipal Plan 2025/26 | Engage Darwin