Wollongong council faces $16 million funding cut under Commonwealth plan
Wollongong City Council's annual Commonwealth funding would drop from about $23.8 million to $7.7 million.
The NSW Local Government Grants Commission is proposing changes to how Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grants are calculated. Wollongong would be hit harder than almost any other regional city.
The council's annual allocation would drop by about $16 million. The council says this would have significant implications for the community.
Councillors are calling on the NSW Premier, Local Government Minister and local MPs to oppose the changes. An extraordinary council meeting is planned before the October 9 deadline to submit formal feedback on the proposal.
- $16 million
- Annual funding cut
- $23.8 million
- Current allocation
- $7.7 million
- Proposed allocation
- October 9
- Feedback deadline
Why it mattersCouncils rely on Commonwealth grants for roads, water, libraries and community services; a $16 million annual cut forces cuts to these services or steep rate rises for residents.
AustraliaWollongong residents depend on council services funded by these grants; a cut of this size would likely force service reductions or higher local rates to maintain current services.
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