SUMMARYANNUAL REPORT
2015-2016
www.thehills.nsw.gov.au
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PO Box 7064, Baulkham Hills BC 2153
3 Columbia Court Baulkham Hills
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“In 2015-16 The Hills Shire Council continued its strong
strategic focus to ensure that its amenity and services are among
the best in New South Wales. Planning for the present, as well as
into the future, The Hills Shire has made many improvements and
inroads – while facing challenges head-on and with vision.
This summary informs you of The Hills Shire’s major achievements
and I commend our full Annual Report to you.”
Dave Walker
General Manager, THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL
OUR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Rates and Annual Charges
34%
User Charges & Fees
7% Interest & Investment
Revenue4%
Other Revenues3%
Grants and Contributions -
Operating7%
Grants and Contributions -
Capital45%
2015/16 Total Income $283.5M
2015–16 TOTAL INCOME
The Hills Shire Council has some of the best assets and finances
in NSW. We have been independently rated as being one of the top
two local government areas in the state.
2015–16 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Bridges2%
Buildings7%
Parks11%
Pathways5%
Traffic3%
Roads31%
Waterways2%
Land39%
Balanced Urban Growth
40%
Modern Local Economy
3%
Protected Environment
23%
Proactive Leadership
6%
Vibrant Communities
28%
2015/2016 Total Operating Expenditure $132.7M2015–16 TOTAL
OPERATING EXPENDITURE
$283.5M$150.7 MILLIONoperating surplus for the year
$283.5 MILLIONoperating revenue
$132.7 MILLIONoperating expenditure
$363.5 MILLIONcash & investments
$156.9 MILLIONother current assets
$4.4 BILLIONnon current assets
$56.8 MILLIONtotal liabilities
$4.8 BILLIONnet assets/equity
STRONG CREDIT RATING
$132.7M
$57.6M
The future Caddies Creek Reserve.
BAULKHAM HILLS
NORTH ROCKS
WINSTON HILLS
OATLANDS
CARLINGFORD
NORTH PARRAMATTA
NORTHMEAD
Highlighted suburbs transferred to Parramatta LGA 12 May
2016
THE HILLS
COUNCIL BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT
From 12 May 2016: Those suburbs south of the M2 that are
currently part of The Hills Shire Council now form part of City of
Parramatta Council. These include: Carlingford, North Rocks,
Oatlands, Northmead, North Parramatta, Winston Hills and parts of
Baulkham Hills.
The proposed merger with Hawkesbury City Council will not
proceed.
QUICK FACTS AS OF 30 JUNE 2016
$BILLION DOLLARS IN TOTAL ASSETS*
THOUSAND RATE NOTICES*
4.9
56
POOL SAFETY INSPECTIONS
MILLION LIBRARY LOANS
1796
1.38
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED
KILOMETRES OF NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTED
KILOMETRES OF NEW FOOTPATHS & CYCLEWAYS
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
NEW RESIDENTIAL LOTS CREATED
18.6
40.1
319
2107
1770
WASTE GENERATED PER HOUSEHOLD PER WEEK (KG)
TONNES
TONNES OF ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLED
12.26
16,530
104
OF WASTE RECYCLED
MAJOR PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Council’s infrastructure backlog reduced to zero. • New
playground equipment for numerous reserves
around The Shire.
• Fred Caterson BMX track amenities completed.
• Showground Road upgrade commenced in May 2016.
• Work began on the upgrade of public spaces in Baulkham Hills
Town Centre.
• Castle Hill North Precinct Plan & The Hills Corridor
Strategy approved by Council.
• Major upgrade of Boundary Road, completed.
• New planning controls and notifications process exhibited.
• Successful Summer Series of events.
• Convict Footprints at the Farm win National Trust Heritage
Award.
*post M2 boundary adjustment
