Capital Works Program

As part of the annual budget, expenditure related to Council-owned and managed assets is called the Capital Works Program.

The Capital Works Program is made up of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment-related projects.

We prioritise projects based on community need and Council’s Asset Management Strategy.

These projects can be classed as:

  • renewal
  • upgrade
  • expansion
  • new acquisition

Key Program Highlights

The $53 million Capital Works Program includes:

  • $20.78 million for land, buildings and building improvements
  • $7.06 million for plant and equipment
  • $7.50 million for roads, bridges and off-street car parks
  • $6.48 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities
  • $5.17 million for footpaths and cycleways
  • $3.74 million for parks, open space and streetscapes and
  • $2.39 million for drainage improvements

Key highlights of the 2025/26 Capital Works Program include $8.00 million for the commencement of construction for Box Hill City Oval major redevelopment, $6.32 million in pavilion upgrades, $3.40 million for the Box Hill City Oval sports field ground renewal, and $0.28 million on cycling and active transport infrastructure improvements, including the development of concept lans for bike path upgrades along service roads (Dorking Road, Linsley Street, Dunlavin Road and Edward Street intersections) and the commencement of investigations and concept designs for cycling connection upgrades, including the linking of service lanes, footpath widening and trail connections.

You can learn more about Capital Works projects in the Adopted Budget.