- Community Consultation
Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026 to 2027
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2026 to 2036
Draft Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan 2026 to 2036
> Please be advised that the public consultation period has now closed, having concluded at 5:00pm on Friday, 12 June 2026 <
The District Council of Elliston has released the following draft strategic planning documents for community consultation:
* Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026 to 2027
* Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2026 to 2036
* Draft Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan (IAMP) 2026 to 2036
These plans outline Council’s proposed services, projects, infrastructure investment and financial direction for both the coming year and the longer term future of the district.
Council is committed to ensuring our planning is transparent, financially responsible and aligned with community priorities. Community feedback plays an important role in helping shape Council’s final plans and future decision making.
Review the Draft Documents
The following draft documents are available for review:
Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026 to 2027 [PDF Link]
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2026 to 2036 [PDF Link]
Draft Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan 2026 to 2036 [PDF Link]
Council invites community members to review the draft documents and provide feedback as part of the public consultation process.
Feedback can be provided by:
* Completing the online feedback form
* Emailing dce@elliston.sa.gov.au
* Delivering a hard copy submission to the Council Office
* Providing verbal feedback at one of the community consultation sessions in Elliston, Lock or Port Kenny
About the Plans
Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget 2026 to 2027
The Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget outlines the services, projects and priorities Council proposes to deliver during the 2026-2027 financial year.
The plan includes:
- Delivery of essential services across the district
- Road renewals and infrastructure upgrades
- Community and recreation activities
- Capital works and asset renewal projects
- Council's proposed rating information and Rating Policy, informed by Council's recent Rating Review Report, including proposed changes to vacant land differential rates, waste charging methodology and the Employment (Bulk Handling) zoning rating category.
The Plan has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1999 and forms part of Council's integrated planning framework.
Council's approach this year continues to focus on balancing affordability for ratepayers while maintaining long-term financial sustainability, service delivery and investment inessential infrastructure.
Draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) 2026 to 2036
The Draft Long Term Financial Plan provides a 10 year financial outlook for Council and supports long term decision making around services, infrastructure and financial sustainability.
The LTFP:
- Forecasts Council’s long term financial position
- Supports responsible and sustainable financial management
- Aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan and Asset Management Plans
- Assists Council to plan for future infrastructure renewal and replacement
- Includes key financial sustainability indicators and assumptions
The Plan has been prepared to ensure Council can continue delivering services and infrastructure in a financially sustainable manner over the long term.
Draft Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan (IAMP) 2026 to 2036
The Draft Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan outlines how Council will manage, maintain, renew and upgrade infrastructure assets over the next 10 years.
Council’s infrastructure assets support essential services across the district including:
- Roads and transport infrastructure
- Buildings and community facilities
- Stormwater infrastructure
- Parks and recreation assets
- Community wastewater systems
- Tourism and public amenities
The IAMP identifies the long term costs associated with maintaining these assets and aligns projected expenditure with Council’s Long Term Financial Plan.
The Plan adopts a lifecycle approach to asset management to ensure infrastructure investment is planned, prioritised and financially sustainable over the long term.
Community Consultation Sessions
Council held community consultation sessions to provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions, discuss the draft plans and provide feedback directly to Council representatives.
Elliston
Monday 1 June 2026
10am – 12pm
RSL Memorial Building
Lock
Tuesday 2 June 2026
10am-12pm
Lock Community School Library
Port Kenny
Wednesday 3 June 2026
9.30am – 11.30pm
Port Kenny Sports Centre
Making a Written Submission
The consultation period has now closed. Council thanks all community members who took the time to review the draft and provide feedback. All submissions received will be carefully considered as part of the finalisation process.
Further Information
For further information regarding the consultation process or the draft documents, please contact:
District Council of Elliston
Phone: (08) 8687 9177
Email: dce@elliston.sa.gov.au
Website: www.elliston.sa.gov.au