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EDNA MAY GOLDMINE WESTONIA The opportunity to view a working mine site in action and the chance of watching a blast keep the Lookout firmly on the local must do list. The Lookout is located just off Warrachuppin Road on the northern edge of the townsite and provides great views of an operating open pit gold mine For more information and Blast times contact the Shire office on (08) 90467063 during office hours Read More

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Annual Budget - OUT NOW

Published on Tuesday, 20 August 2024 at 9:32:44 AM

Budget Highlights

At the beginning of each financial year a comprehensive budget setting process is undertaken, which attempts to match spending plans for the year, to the total of all sources funding for that year.

The 2024-2025 budget has been based on an annual expenditure of $5mil This includes amounts received in the form of rates from the owners of properties with the Shire of Westonia.

Key Projects

The main capital projects included for the year are: -

Medical Centre Upgrades
New Niche Wall Cemetery
Kiosk/Ablution Redevelopment at Swimming pool;
Disabled Ramp Access to Old Hall;
Over 2.1mil worth of road works;
New footpaths and repairs to existing footpaths;
Changeover of a Telehandler and light vehicles;
Leisure Centre Project

Full 24-25 Annual Budget Click Here

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