Capital Works Program

The 2026/27 Capital Works Program continues the innovative ‘plan, design, deliver’ approach that will see $50.84 million of confirmed community projects to provide community facilities, assets, and infrastructure to service the current and emerging needs of our community.

We have reviewed and realigned the Long Term Infrastructure Plan to mitigate against rising costs, interest rates, severe weather events, and the impacts of rate capping.

To enable Council to continue delivering an ongoing series of high impact projects, the organisation has adopted a plan, design and deliver approach, which allows the continued delivery of significant strategic projects and undertake planning and design work for upcoming projects at the same time.

Through the 2026/27 Annual Budget(PDF, 3MB) and Long-Term Infrastructure Plan, Council will continue delivering for now, and planning for the future.

Click here for more information on the major projects listed below

Baw Baw Cultural Connection Precinct (Stage 1)

$21.50 million in 2026/27 to begin the initial construction of a new library and learning centre at Civic Place and Albert Street, Warragul. 

Longwarry Pavilion Replacement

$2 million in 2026/27 to begin the construction of a new, modern pavilion with changerooms, amenities, social and canteen spaces for football and netball.

Western Park Oval Pavilion 2 - Warragul

$1.46 million to finalise the construction of the new pavilion including changerooms, amenities, canteen and storage.

Road Investments - $9.3 million

• Road reconstruction on key local roads in 26/27: Bertram Street, Drouin, Darnum–Shady Creek Road, Darnum and Normanby Place/Street, Warragul;
• Reconstruction in 27/28 of: Albert Street, Warragul and Waterloo Road, Trafalgar;
• Road resealing, resurfacing and pavement repairs across multiple towns;
• Safety improvements including signage, linemarking, guardrails and traffic treatments.

Footpaths, trails and accessibility

New footpaths - $430,000 towards new concrete footpaths planned in towns including; Trafalgar, Warragul, Yarragon, Noojee, Nayook and Neerim South. 

Geoff Watt Athletics Track - Warragul

Planning and funding for a future-proofed, modern athletics track (subject to grants).

Mountain Bile and Active Recreation

New mountain bike jump lines planned across all wards, with the initial jump line to be constructed at Bellbird Park in Drouin.

Community Buildings and Facilities

Facility renewals across the Shire:

• Ongoing upgrades to halls, community centres, pools and Council buildings;
• Public toilet renewals and upgrades;
• Heating, cooling, roofing and flooring renewals
• Energy efficiency upgrades at facilities like Warragul Leisure Centre.

Through an expanded forward design program, Council is preparing for its next phase of major infrastructure projects.

The design program includes the Longwarry Pavillion, and Lighting renewal upgrades across both indoor and outdoor facilities.

There are currently nine key strategic projects that Council wishes to progress over the next 10 years. These are:

• Baw Baw Culture and Connection Precinct Library and Learning Centre;
• Carrington Community Centre, Warragul;
• Early Years Capacity Expansion;
• Future Strategic Program projects;
• Geoff Watt Track upgrade, Warragul;
• Longwarry Pavilion replacement, Longwarry;
• Strategic Land Purchases to support long term population and service demand growth;
• Trafalgar Recreation Reserve – Second Oval, Trafalgar; and,
• Western Park Oval 2 Pavilion, Warragul.

Through its capital works and renewal programs, Council will improve infrastructure used by the community every day. With a variety of projects, including road upgrades, streetscapes, open spaces, community facilities and much more, residents all over the Shire will see the benefits of 2026/27 Budget and Long-Term Infrastructure Plan. 

Headlining the Long Term Infrastructure Program is a suite of high-value strategic and renewal projects, including:

• $21.5 million Baw Baw Cultural Connection Precinct
• $2 million for Longwarry Pavilion Replacement
• $1.46 million for Western Park Oval Pavilion - Warragul
• $9.3 million for Road Investments
• $430,000 for new footpaths.