Capital Works Program

    

The Capital Works Program is part of Council's Long Term Infrastructure Plan 2024-2034.  It lists the capital works projects that will be carried out during the 2025/26 financial year.

This financial year will see $46.51 million of exciting community projects across the Shire.

To view a summary of the 2025/26 financial year's projects, please download the Capital Works Program Fact Sheet(PDF, 2MB).

Click here to download the 2025/26 Capital Works Program(PDF, 6MB)

The Long Term Infrastructure Plan outlines the infrastructure programs and projects planned for delivery by Council over the next ten years. The overarching objective of the Long Term Infrastructure Plan is to provide the right infrastructure, at the right time, in the right places, and in a way that represents best value for money and sustainable use of resources.

The Long Term Infrastructure Plan is scheduled to come back to Council for endorsement in October 2025.

Click here to download the current Long Term Infrastructure Plan in full(PDF, 3MB)

See below for more about the key projects being planned, designed, and delivered.

What's planned for the year ahead?

Boasting more than $46 million in the year 2025/26, our Capital Works Program provides community facilities, assets, and infrastructure to service the current and emerging needs of our community. 

We are so excited to present to you a suite of exciting projects, some of which are already underway and due for completion, and others that we’re looking forward to making a start on. 

This year you will see major streetscaping, road upgrades, refurbished playgrounds and Council buildings, tree planting, public lighting renewal, toilet block and footpath upgrades and so much more. 

This year’s draft budget is economically responsible and positions Council to deliver an exciting array of projects, services, and infrastructure for our rapidly growing community.

The Plan, Design, Deliver Approach

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 2025/26 Annual Budget(PDF, 11MB) and Long-Term Infrastructure Plan, Council will continue delivering for now, and planning for the future.

Projects being delivered

Click here for more information on the major projects listed below

Baw Baw Cultural Connection Precinct (Stage 1)

Works will begin in early 2026 for an exciting new library and community hub at the corner of Civic Place and Albert Street in Warragul. 

The project is set to be delivered over three financial years: 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28.


Warragul Leisure Water Heating Electrification - $1.1 million

Subject to a successful grant application, Council plans to upgrade the Warragul Leisure Centre to help reduce energy costs. This includes switching the pool systems to electric and making the most of the new solar panels installed during the recent stadium expansion.

A further $1.1 million is allocated in 2026/2027, taking the total project cost to $2.2 million over the two years.


Sealed Roads Renewals - $4.7 million

Roads across the shire will see an increased investment towards road resealing,  road reconstruction and the repair of localised pavement repairs.


Copelands Road, Warragul upgrade - $3 million

Copelands Road, Warragul will benefit from major roadworks as part of Council’s Road Reconstruction Program. The upgrades are proposed to be completed by late 2025 and open to the public.


Drouin Streetscape Works (Commercial Place) - $1.6 million

Streetscape improvement works will take place along Commercial Place, Drouin, including improvements to the laneways between Princes Way and Commercial Place. 

The works will kick off at the end of 2025 and are expected to be finished in 2026. 


Dowton Park Pavilion Upgrade, Yarragon - $2.3 million

Finalisation of the upgrade of the existing pavilion to a modern, compliant and fit for purpose space. Construction is anticipated to be completed by March 2026. 

Construction commenced later 2024, with works planned for completion by early 2026.


Loch Street Footpath, Yarragon - $0.32 million

New concrete footpath from Loch Street to Rodier Road.


Rollo Street Masterplan, Yarragon - $600,000

The delivery of the Rollo Street Masterplan will transform the site of the old Yarragon Primary School into a valuable community open space with a shared loop path, shelter, park furniture, interactive play area, informative signage, artwork, raised garden beds and the planting of new trees.


Strategic Land Purchases - $6 million

Allocation for the acquisition of strategic land, subject to future Council resolution, to facilitate the delivery of strategic Council priorities.


Blackspot Program - Sand Road and Princes Way, Longwarry North - $1.3 million

Projects being designed

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.

Projects being planned

While delivering $46.51 million of infrastructure this financial year, Council is laying down markers that will help ensure a healthy, thriving, and sustainable Baw Baw for years to come.

  • Council will begin development of plans for the 2026/27 Road Resealing Program.
  • Council will undertake a strategic review of the Burke Street Sporting and Logan Park Precincts.

Capital Works and Renewal Programs

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 2025/26 Budget and Long-Term Infrastructure Plan. 

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

  • Baw Baw Cultural Connection Precinct (Stage 1)
  • $4.7 million for Sealed Road Renewals
  • $1.1 million for the Warragul Leisure Water Heating Electrification
  • $3 million for Copelands Road, Warragul upgrade
  • $1.6 million for Drouin Streetscape Works
  • $2.3 million for the finalisation of the Downton Park Pavilion Upgrade, Yarragon

For the full list of projects included in the Long-Term Infrastructure Plan please click here(PDF, 3MB) to download a copy.