For every $100 spent on rates in Albury, $17 goes towards environment, sustainability and waste, $15 towards capital works and $15 towards planning and catering for population growth, Albury Council's chief executive has revealed.
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Speaking to an Albury Business Connect meeting on Tuesday, Frank Zaknich, detailed the breakdown of the council's latest budget.
He said for every $100 of rates, $5 goes towards community health and safety, $4 to arts, culture and libraries, $13 to water and wastewater management, $8 to economic development and tourism, $5 to roads and infrastructure, $11 to community and recreation, and $7 to community consultation and future planning.
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Mr Zaknich said Albury's population had reached 55,055 people.
He said 560 new dwellings were being built per year and there had been a shift from investors to owner-occupiers.
Mr Zaknich said council was working hard to ensure there was enough land available for development.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
