2025/26 Municipal Plan

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