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RATES CLIMB FOR LOXTON WAIKERIE

May 30, 2023 9:23 am in by

The Loxton Waikerie council has proposed rate increases of 4.95% in the latest draft budget, which sits under valuation increases.

Council’s plan shows residential land values rose in value by 13% last year, with commercial & industrial land also increasing over 10%.

They say the increase will see them bring in $11.4M, Which is just under half of the councils operating budget.

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Major spending proposed includes $2.7M for road re-surfacing, as well as $1.5M for a riverfront improvement constraints program.

Public consultation is now open, and closes next Wednesday. 

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