Budget Highlights 2026-27

This page provides highlights from the City of Cockburn’s 2026-27 budget. It shows the services funded by rates, outlines the major projects being delivered this year, and links these to the City’s long-term goals and strategies.

Services provided to residents

Rates fund a wide range of services and infrastructure across 23 suburbs, including:

Assets

• 406 parks and reserves and 218 playgrounds
• 876km of roads and 906km of footpaths
• 15km City-managed coastline
• Community facilities and centres, plus Port Coogee Marina

Economic development

• Business workshops and training programs
• Trade and networking opportunities, both local and international

Environment

• 49,000 seedlings planted in winter revegetation works
• 26% tree canopy cover
• Climate change response through land use planning and community services
• Initiatives for sustainability: urban forests, water and energy management, coastal protection
• Waste reduction and resource recovery

Waste services

• Weekly general waste and recycling collection
• Fortnightly green waste collection
• Verge collections and six free trailer passes per household for Henderson Waste Recovery Park

Community services

• Cockburn ARC: aquatic and recreation centre
• Cockburn Health and Community Facility
• Three libraries, a Seniors Centre and a Youth Centre
• Parenting, family and aged care services
• Volunteer support 
• Financial counselling

Safety and security

• CoSafe 24/7 community security patrols
• CCTV subsidies
• Partnerships with WA Police, schools and local businesses

Community support

• More than $1.6 million of funding and donations to benefit community
• A wide calendar of free community events such as Coogee Live

Major projects scheduled for 2026-27

A healthier community

• Cockburn ARC Oval surrounds development – $1.05m
• Cockburn ARC planning and upgrades – $2m
• Beale Park redevelopment – $2.8m
• Atwell Reserve changeroom upgrades – $4m

A connected community

• Urban road safety improvements in Bibra Lake – $720,000
• Black Spot road projects – $5.8m
• Road resurfacing – $8.7m
• Drainage works – $4.8m
• Footpath improvements – $1.06m

A great community

• Manning Park playground – $250,000
• Upgrades at Port Coogee Marina (replacement of mesh decking and boardwalk paint) – $400,000
• Memorial Hall electrical equipment upgrade – $80,000

A greener community

• Enhancement of our natural areas, parks, and playgrounds including shade sails and interpretive signage – $5m

Goals and direction: 2025-2035

The City’s long-term goals are set out in its strategic plans, which guide future decisions and activities.

These include:

• Strategic Community Plan - ten-year vision for the community
• Corporate Business Plan - four-year program of projects and initiatives
• Long Term Financial Plan - sustainable financial management
• Workforce Plan, Asset Management Plans, Service Plans - ensuring resources and infrastructure are in place
• Annual Budget and Report - accountability and transparency each year

Together, these plans ensure the City of Cockburn continues to grow sustainably while supporting a vibrant, safe, and connected community.

You can access these documents on the Corporate Strategic Planning page.

More information and contact

For further information about the 2026-27 budget or specific projects call the City on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected].