The plans include the 2017/18 operational plan and budget.

Council says repairs to Dunbogan Bridge, resealing and rehabilitation of local roads and road reconstruction and rehabilitation works on Ocean Drive at Laurieton are included in the plans for the next 12 months.

In addition to the 2017/18 operational plan, council adopted the 2017-2021 delivery program, the 2017-2021 resourcing strategy and the revised towards 2030 community strategic plan, said acting general manager Rebecca Olsen.

“More than 250 submissions were received during the public exhibition period of the 2017/18 operational plan, demonstrating there is a real interest in how and where council are focusing our efforts, allocating resources and spending ratepayer’s money,” Ms Olsen said.

“It is extremely encouraging to know that our community are taking an active interest in council matters, and with council planning being an ongoing process we encourage input at any time.”

There are more than $100 million of community infrastructure projects occurring during the next 12 months.

These include, the design of the Hastings Regional Sporting facility in Wauchope; commencing the delivery of sewerage schemes in Comboyne, Long Flat and Telegraph Point; upgrading the terminal at Port Macquarie Airport; repairs to the Dunbogan Bridge; continued resealing and rehabilitation of local roads; playground upgrades across our region, and much more.

There are also numerous projects underway that span multiple financial years, including road reconstruction and rehabilitation works such as Ocean Drive at Lakewood, King Creek Road and Gordon St in Port Macquarie.

Works to improve Port Macquarie Town Green and Town Square are already underway, Stingray Creek Bridge is nearing completion and the next stage of the Wauchope Pool redevelopment will commence soon.

Council also delivers services such as water, sewer and waste services, library services, cultural services and will continue to maintain more than $2 billion of assets on behalf of the community.

“It’s an exciting time for our region, and with our new plans now in place council can remain focused and committed to delivering a broad range of services on behalf of our community in the most efficient and effective way possible,” Ms Olsen said.

An explanation of the role of each of the adopted plans is available in a handy fact sheet, and all the plans can be viewed at council’s website pmhc.nsw.gov.au and at council offices and libraries in Port Macquarie, Laurieton and Wauchope.

Further information is also available by calling Council on 6581 8111.