Administrators Message

The Annual Report Summary provides you with an overview of Council’s progress on major projects and financial performance over the past year as well as Council’s focus for the next 12 months.

A copy of the comprehensive Annual Report is available on Council’s website www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au

In the 2009-10 financial year, Council has demonstrated a strong focus and continuing commitment to improve its financial position. Through internal reviews, Council has found efficiencies and savings. As a result, more than $50M was invested in renewing infrastructure across the city.

By updating our planning documents Council has set the direction for future development in Wollongong City. We have a new city-wide Wollongong Local Environment Plan 2009 and consolidated Development Control Plan.

In May 2010 the Minister for Planning approved Stage 1 and 2 of the West Dapto release area. Council approved the Initial Access Strategy which will provide new road links to West Dapto and Horsley and secured a $26.1M interest free loan from the NSW Government. A key focus for 2010-12 will be building these roads and bridges.

We have made important progress in revitalising the city centre through refurbishing the Civic Plaza, Town Hall and exhibiting plans for Crown Street Mall. Works have progressed on the Blue Mile making the city foreshore an attractive place for locals and visitors to spend time.

Over the next 12 months Council will continue its focus on renewing infrastructure. We will improve our customer service and work hard to earn the community’s trust in the organisation and services we provide.

Dr Colin Gellatly AO
Robert McGregor AM and
Richard Colley BCom UNSW