Where to Get More Detailed Information
This snapshot has been prepared to help the community understand what Council has been doing over the past year. This is not the full Annual Report as required under the Local Government Act.
In an effort to reduce the impact on the environment, limited copies of the full 2020-2021 Annual Report have been printed. For more information or to read Council’s full Annual Report and Financial Statements visit the website www.thehills.nsw.gov.au or:
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Phone The Hills Shire Council Contact Centre on +61 2 9843 0555 8am - 4.30pm weekdays.
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for the Hills Shire local area are described by the following values:
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| Sustainability | Leadership
| Natural Beauty | Innovation | Balance | Proactivity | Safety | Families
Building a Vibrant Community
& Prosperous Economy through Proactive Leadership, Shaping Growth, Delivering & Maintaining Infrastructure & Valuing our Surroundings.
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PICTURED: Waves Aquatic Centre undergoing
re-development
T H E H I L L S S H I R E C O U N C I L
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• Sound governance that values and engages our customers and is based on transparency and accountability.
• Prudent management of financial resources, assets and people for long term sustainability.
• A connected and inclusive community with access to a range of services and facilities that contribute to health and wellbeing.
• Well informed local and potential companies about the range of
employment opportunities, locations and business intelligence about the region.
• Well planned and liveable neighbourhoods that meets growth targets and maintains amenity.
• Safe, convenient and accessible transport options and a variety of recreational activities that support an active lifestyle.
• Our Community infrastructure is attractive, safe and well maintained.
• Infrastructure meets the needs of our growing Shire.
• Our natural surroundings are valued, maintained and enhanced and impacts are managed responsibly through education and regulatory action.
• Encourage and educate people to live sustainably by facilitating resource recovery and minimising waste.
Community Outcomes Proactive Leadership
Building a Vibrant Community & Prosperous Economy
Shaping Growth
Delivering & Maintaining Infrastructure
Valuing Our Surroundings
Community Outcomes
Community Outcomes
Community Outcomes
Community Outcomes
Themes & Community Outcomes
The Annual Report 2020-2021 provides an overview of a number of exciting projects and initiatives Council has undertaken throughout the year and highlights the major achievements. Below are the themes which underpin the Community Strategic Plan. They articulate where Council wants to be and guide the strategies and outcomes.
S N A P S H O T
2 0 2 0 - 2 0 2 1
Performance Summary
81%
of residents are at least somewhat satisfied with the performance of
Council*
91%
Key Performance Indicators achieved in Operational Plan
95%
Community satisfaction with
long term planning for The Hills Shire*
94%
Actions completed in Hills Delivery
Program#
Where the Money is Spent
$7.8M
Bridges
$24.5M
Building Projects
$12.5M
Park Projects
$2.2M
Footpath &
Cycleway Projects
$5.1M
Traffic Facility Projects
$29.5M
Road Projects
$2.6M
Waterways
$42.5M
Land Acquisitions
$5.9M
Project Delivery
& Supervision Costs
• Council continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
• Upgraded Castle Hill Library, Pioneer Theatre and Community Centre.
• Council is receiving $5.4M in local infrastructure funding - Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) – Extension. This is in addition to the almost $1.2M already allocated under the economy boosting program.
• Received a grant for more accessible play opportunities.
• Festive themed light installation held during the Christmas season.
• Council continues to be debt-free and in a strong financial position.
• Updated Council’s Local Strategy and the 20 year vision for land use in The Hills Shire, including a new housing strategy.
• Two-year review of Council’s Local Environment Plan (LEP) approved.
• Castle Hill Showground Draft Concept Master Plan adopted by Council.
• Adopted masterplans for proposed sporting complexes - Samantha Riley Drive Reserve, Stringer Road Reserve and Brindle Parkway Reserve.
• Information prepared for Council on gateway signage to The Shire.
• Construction begins at Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre.
• New Village Green at Rutherford Avenue Reserve.
• Wellgate Avenue Netball Complex had a makeover and 11 playgrounds across The Shire have been upgraded.
• The Toongabbie Creek Revitalisation project progressing in Crestwood Reserve, Baulkham Hills.
• Balmoral Road Reserve Sports Complex, Kellyville under construction.
• Progressing on the upgrade and widening of Hezlett Road, North Kellyville.
• Car park expanded at Bernie Mullane Reserve, Kellyville.
• New traffic lights at the intersection of Arthur Street and Seven Hills Road at Baulkham Hills.
• Final section of Samantha Riley Drive completed (pictured right).
• Grant funding received to commence mattress recycling trial.
• Submissions of Development Applications are now completely online.
• Provided a briefing on the management of the Hawkesbury River.
• Council has opted-in on a new clause to allow victims of natural disasters to rebuild quickly and with reduced regulatory intervention.
• Work continues at Castle Hill’s Heritage Park to rehabilitate 2.8 hectares of the critically endangered Blue Gum High Forest.
• Council ran a worm farm trial in an apartment complex in North Kellyville.
• Annual E-waste Event, saw 1,085 participants dropping off a total of 26,112 tonnes of electronic material.
Key Achievements & Completed Actions
Operating Surplus
$112.6M
Operating Revenue
$294.7M
Operating Expenditure
$182.0M
Capital Expenditure 2020-2021
$132.6M
6% 19% 9%
2% 4% 22%
2% 32% 4%
Total Liabilities
$116M
Cash &
Investments
$471.5M
Net Assets / Equity
$4,209.2M
Other Current Assets
$27M
Non-Current Assets
$4,022.7M
DEBT FREE
Managing the Money
Quick Facts About The Hills Shire
Budget Surplus 2020-2021
$14M
Staff
555.97
Active FTE
42.00
Vacant FTE
597.97
Total FTE
Mayor’s Message
The 2020-21 financial year has been an extraordinary one as we’ve managed floods and the changing dynamic of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s been a confronting time, especially for our business community, families and our most vulnerable who have been impacted greatly by yet another natural disaster and a worldwide health crisis.
However, The Hills Shire is a resilient region.
I’m proud of the work this Council has done and because of this, the future of our Shire will be a bright one.
I highly encourage you to please read through our full Annual Report, which provides an overview of the 2020-21 financial year and some of the accomplishments achieved for our Hills Shire community.
Dr Michelle Byrne Mayor | The Hills Shire Council
Re-development of Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre
*The Hills Shire Council Community Satisfaction Research - Micromex Research April 2021 | #There were 27 Delivery Program Actions expected to be completed over this and previous Council terms. 22 actions have been completed as at 30 June 2021. The five remaining actions were multi-year actions and are currently in progress for completion in FY21-22.
4.76
Persons per hectare - average density (2020) Area
386km2 27
Suburbs
$
71,172
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