The District Council of Kimba invites all community members to take part in this year’s 2027-28 Budget Survey. Each year, Council seeks community input to help guide the development of our annual budget and ensure that our priorities reflect the needs, expectations, and aspirations of our residents.

Your feedback is essential in helping Council make informed decisions about where to direct funding—both for major initiatives and for smaller improvement projects that enhance day-to-day liveability. By sharing your views, you are directly contributing to how resources are allocated across services, infrastructure, community facilities, economic development, and key projects that shape the future of our district.

Powerline undergrounding, on which we previously welcomed feedback from the community, will be a major component of the 2027–28 Budget and represents a significant infrastructure investment requiring considerable financial and organisational resources. The project will be delivered over a 12-month period in two stages. Stage 1 will involve undergrounding powerlines along High Street, from South Terrace to Cross Street. Stage 2 will extend the works along High Street from Cross Street to North Terrace, together with sections of Cross Street extending towards Railway Terrace and West Terrace. The project will require a substantial budget allocation in 2027–28, with careful financial planning and coordination of resources to support its delivery. This will impact the capacity of Council to deliver on other aspects of the 2027-28 budget.

We encourage you to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your participation helps ensure that Council continues to plan responsibly, invest wisely, and deliver outcomes that matter most to the Kimba community.

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1. How would you rate the level of service provided to the community by the District Council of Kimba? (Required.)

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2. Would you like to see any of the following Council services enhanced or expanded in the 2027-28 financial year? (Required.)

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3. Would you like to see any of the following Council services streamlined or reduced in the 2027-28 financial year? (Required.)

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4. What types of economic development initiatives do you believe the Council should prioritise in the 2027-28 budget? (Required.)

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5. Do you support the allocation of council revenue to ongoing and upfront costs associated with the attraction and retention of a GP into Kimba? (Required.)

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6. Using a rating of 1 to 6 please prioritise the following major capital projects for 2027-28 and beyond? (Required.)

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7. Using a rating of 1 to 5 please prioritise the following supporting capital projects for 2027-28 and beyond? (Required.)

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8. If the Council could invest in one major project next year, what should it be? (Required.)

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9. What do you think are the most pressing challenges facing the District Council of Kimba that should be addressed in the next budget? (Required.)

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10. What do you see as the biggest barriers to economic growth in Kimba, and how do you think the Council can address them through the budget? (Required.)

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11. Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for the 2027-28 budget?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey—your feedback is invaluable in shaping the 2027-28 budget to best meet our community’s needs and contribute to a stronger future.

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