	{"id":115233,"date":"2026-05-12T16:19:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/?p=115233"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:20:18","slug":"krieg-declares-year-of-delivery-in-411m-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/news\/krieg-declares-year-of-delivery-in-411m-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Krieg declares \u2018year of delivery\u2019 in $411m budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lismore City Council will invest heavily in construction, flood recovery and infrastructure projects under its proposed $411.3 million budget for 2026\/27.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Steve Krieg said years of planning and advocacy had helped secure record state and federal funding, allowing major projects to move into the delivery phase.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a year of delivery for Lismore. After the hard work to secure funding and prepare projects, we are now seeing that translate into real outcomes on the ground,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur community has been clear about what matters most, and this budget is focused on delivering exactly that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115237\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115237\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-115237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-22-1024x538.png?_t=1778566715\" alt=\"READ MORE: Mayor eyes growth and resilience as Lismore moves beyond flood narrative\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-22-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-22-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-22-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-22.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115237\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/news\/mayor-eyes-growth-and-resilience-as-lismore-moves-beyond-flood-narrative\/\">Mayor eyes growth and resilience as Lismore moves beyond flood narrative<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Among the major projects scheduled for delivery are pavement upgrades and significant progress on the South Lismore Sewer Treatment Plant Resilience Upgrade.<\/p>\n<p>The council has proposed keeping general rate increases in line with the state government\u2019s 3.1 per cent rate peg while continuing support measures aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.<\/p>\n<p>The freeze on inner CBD business rates will remain in place, alongside free waste vouchers and subsidised community programs across libraries, pools and leisure facilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know there are significant pressures on households, and we\u2019ve been deliberate in protecting access to services and supporting our community where we can,\u201d Krieg said.<\/p>\n<p>The scale of works planned across the local government area is expected to support local jobs, contractors and businesses while strengthening confidence in the region\u2019s long-term future.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed budget aligns with the council\u2019s draft long-term Strategic Planning Framework, which aims to accommodate a population of 60,000 people while creating 6,500 new jobs and delivering 10,000 homes on flood-free land.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes ongoing support for major events and festivals designed to boost tourism and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are also focused on strengthening Lismore\u2019s reputation as a vibrant regional hub by attracting major events while continuing to grow beloved local festivals such as Eat the Street, creating a dynamic calendar that celebrates music, food and community,\u201d Krieg said.<\/p>\n<p>The draft 2026\/27 budget will be placed on public exhibition from May 13 to June 10, 2026 and can be viewed through Your Say Lismore.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lismore City Council will invest heavily in construction, flood recovery and infrastructure projects under its proposed $411.3 million budget for 2026\/27. 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