Council is seeking your feedback on three proposed rate options to help repair and renew the infrastructure we all rely on every day and build a stronger future together.
North Sydney Council is continuing its commitment to sustainable services and infrastructure through financial repair and improved governance and administration.
For decades, residents have enjoyed high-quality services, vibrant public spaces, and strong civic engagement. Today, more than $1.5 billion worth of infrastructure support the everyday lives of the community – from roads and footpaths, stormwater systems and parks, to our much-loved library and community centres.
But after many years of use, much of this infrastructure is showing its age. Competing funding pressures have meant that not enough has been set aside to keep everything in good condition. Council’s latest financial statements reveal a $157 million renewal backlog, with buildings and stormwater being the areas of greatest concern.
As the community grows denser and needs expand, maintaining reliable infrastructure and essential services is more important than ever.
Over the past three years, Council has been on a determined path of improvement – strengthening financial management, governance and efficiency. These efforts are projected to deliver $66 million in savings and productivity gains over the next decade.
Despite this progress, our current financial position can no longer sustain the level of service and infrastructure our community expects and deserves.
That’s why Council is seeking your feedback on three proposed rate options to help repair and renew the infrastructure we all rely on every day:
- Option 1: Rate peg only
- Option 2: 39.92% cumulative increase over three years (including rate peg)
- Option 3: 54.18% cumulative increase over three years (including rate peg)
The new draft Long-Term Financial Plan incorporates and explains the benefits of the three proposed options. Council resolved to undertake community consultation on the options at its meeting on Monday 27 October.
On Council’s Your Say website, you’ll find:
- more information and FAQs
- an SRV Calculator to check how each option could change your rates
- an independent survey (open from Monday 3 November) to share your feedback
Consultation closes midnight, Wednesday 3 December 2025.