Highlights of the Municipal Plan 2021-22 include $2.6m on road maintenance and upgrades, $1m on road safety upgrades, $150k on the development of Mira Square Recreation Reserve, $130k for grants and community support, $200k on new initiatives and up to $150 rebate per household for the Going Green program.
The rate increase for the next financial year equates to 86 cents per week, keeping Litchfield Council the second lowest rates in the Northern Territory.
Mayor Maree Bredhauer said this Municipal Plan focuses on maintaining our $510 million of assets and using community recycling efforts to continue to support the Community Grants Scheme.
“The Going Green Rebate has proved popular in other states, and it is great to pioneer this program here. The rebate is aimed at reducing landfill by encouraging residents to purchase cloth nappies and reusable sanitary items” the Mayor said.
3.75 million disposable nappies are used each day in Australia and New Zealand, with disposable nappies taking up to 150 years to break down in landfill.
Cloth nappies and reusable sanitary items are environmentally friendly alternatives; washed in full loads and dried on the line can also reduce water and energy costs.
The Going Green Rebate has an allocated budget of $5k for this financial year, if the project is successful and the community are taking up the $150 rebate offer, Council are open to considering an increase in the budget in the next Municipal Plan process.
Eligibility criteria can be found on Council’s website along with the Municipal Plan 2021-22 www.litchfield.nt.gov.au
