Annual Business Plan
The Annual Business Plan (ABP) outlines Council's priorities, services, projects, and budget for the financial year. It translates the long-term goals into short-term actions. It details how the budget will be allocated, what services will be provided, and how performance will be measured over the year.
It operationalises the goals from the Long Term Financial Plan and the Strategic Asset Management Plans, ensuring that annual spending and project delivery align with long-term priorities and asset needs.
Read the full and summary versions of the ABP for 2026 - 2027 below.
Annual Business Plan 2026 - 2027
Annual Business Plan Summary 2026 - 2027
Long Term Financial Plan
The Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) provides a 10-year financial outlook, forecasting income, expenses, capital investments, and debt levels. It plays a vital role in delivering the objectives of the Community Plan 2044.
It ensures financial sustainability by planning for future funding needs, economic conditions, and community expectations. It is updated each year in parallel with Council's annual budgeting and business planning processes.
The LTFP informs the ABP by showing what is financially achievable, and it incorporates costs from the Strategic Asset Management Plans, such as asset maintenance, renewal, and replacement.
Read the Long Term Financial Plan for 2026 - 2036 below.
Long Term Financial Plan 2026 - 2036
GMB Water
GMB Water has been established pursuant to Section 42 of the Local Government Act 1999 (SA) to oversee and operate Mount Barker District Council’s expanding wastewater and recycled water services.
The financial documents for GMB Water, can be found below.
GMB Water Annual Business Plan 2026-27
GMB Water Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2036