What the council is working on
Recent deliveries, what's underway now, and what's planned next — drawn from the council's own plans, budgets and project pages. We report what the council has publicly said it's doing; every item links to its source.
The council's stated direction
The Borough's direction is set by its Community Vision 2025–2031 and Council Plan 2025–2029, funded through an annual Budget and a ten-year Financial Plan (2026–2036). Under Victoria's Local Government Act 2020, almost all council decisions must be consistent with the Council Plan.
The Community Vision's central statement: 'Queenscliffe is valued for its unique coastline, historic character, and strong local identity. Our residents take pride in being a friendly, respectful, and welcoming community. We acknowledge and respect the Wadawurrung people and together work to look after the Borough.' The Council Plan turns this into five themes, each held by one councillor as a portfolio, with strategic indicators to monitor progress.
The 2026–27 Budget, adopted unanimously in June 2026, raises total rates by 2.75% (the state cap) to about $8.0 million, keeps the council debt-free, and is balanced on a cash basis without drawing down reserves. Its Statement of Capital Works totals $6.707 million ($2.723 million carried forward from 2025–26); the council's announcement describes a $5.832 million capital program. Larger items include $1.0 million for premium cabins at the Recreation Reserve (funded from reserves), $574,000 to renew the Weeroona Parade public toilet including a Changing Places facility, $221,000 to renew the council office's heating and cooling, and $200,000 for Town Hall roof reinforcement.
Underway now
Review of the council's aged care services
Announced 1 July 2026; decision expected late 2026The Borough provides entry-level in-home support to older residents through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, and is reviewing whether to keep providing aged care services or transition clients to other providers, in light of national aged care reforms. The council says there are no immediate changes to services while the review runs.
Source: Borough of Queenscliffe — Aged Care Review (news, 1 Jul 2026)
Coastal and Marine Management Plan
Draft on public exhibition 10 September – 12 October 2026A long-term plan for the marine and coastal Crown land the Borough manages, aligned with the Marine and Coastal Act 2018. It updates a draft exhibited in 2024 that was not adopted.
Source: Borough of Queenscliffe — CMMP on Exhibition (news, 10 Sep 2026)
Five-year review of the Climate Emergency Response Plan
Announced 27 August 2026The Climate Emergency Response Plan, adopted in May 2021, is being reviewed to produce a place-based Climate Strategy. The council has engaged a consultancy for community engagement, including roundtable sessions open to expressions of interest.
Source: Borough of Queenscliffe — CERP 5-Year Review (news, 27 Aug 2026)
Planned / committed
Premium cabins at the Queenscliff Recreation Reserve tourist park
2026–27 BudgetThe adopted 2026–27 Budget includes $1.0 million for new premium cabins at the Recreation Reserve, funded from council reserves.
Source: Borough of Queenscliffe — Budget 2026–27 (PDF, capital works program)
Weeroona Parade public toilet renewal, with a Changing Places facility
2026–27 BudgetThe adopted 2026–27 Budget includes $574,000 to renew the Weeroona Parade public toilet including a Changing Places facility, with $200,000 of that from grants.
Source: Borough of Queenscliffe — Budget 2026–27 (PDF, capital works program)