The projects are part of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s 2018-2019 Operational Plan.

The plan was adopted at the June 20 council meeting.

The document details the actions, activities, projects, budget and performance measures which the council will deliver on behalf of the community during the 2018-19 financial year.

Mayor Peta Pinson said given this was her first operational plan as elected mayor, it gave her a lot of pleasure to see some of the projects that were coming up.

“These [projects] are right across the board in our local government area,” she said.

Cr Rob Turner said there were significant projects in Wauchope, Camden Haven and the Port Macquarie area.

“I think it’s a really good, balanced operational plan,” he said.

Projects in Port Macquarie range from the start of the airport terminal upgrade ($3.5 million) to the detailed design for the John Oxley Drive upgrade from The Ruins Way to Wrights Road, Oxley Highway, ($500,000) and the construction of a new training field with lights at the Port Macquarie Regional Sports Stadium ($186,973).

Camden Haven residents can look forward to projects including the $1.5 million substructure rehabilitation of Dunbogan Bridge, a new pedestrian crossing in Bold Street ($347,000), centralised sewerage systems in Comboyne ($4 million) and Herons Creek Reserve playground replacement ($51,000).

Projects in Wauchope, rural areas and surrounds include the $1.5 million Hastings Regional Sporting facility stage one development, the replacement of Hartys Creek bridge ($700,000) and provision of centralised sewerage systems at Long Flat and Telegraph Point at a total cost of $8 million.

There will be more than $2 million in road resealing works, $1 million in local road improvements, $646,000 to renew stormwater assets, $500,000 to construct footpaths and $1 million in playground and reserve improvements.

Cr Peter Alley said the operational plan was an important document and there had been lots of community consultation.

The council will enter into borrowings of $1.5 million.

Cr Geoff Hawkins said the council during the year would be repaying loans as well, so its net debt would actually decrease.

The budget statement indicates a shortfall position of $511,873.

Cr Hawkins said the council would work to pull that back.

The council’s general manager, Craig Swift-McNair, said this year’s plan built on the successes of recent years and balanced community priorities with the resources and funding available.

“In a time of unprecedented growth across our region, it is extremely important that council remained focused on delivering the immediate needs of our community in an effective and efficient way, whilst ensuring we have a clear vision for our community’s future,” he said.

A map of key projects by region and the full 2018-19 Operational Plan can be viewed online at the council’s website.

Hard copies will also be available to view at council offices and libraries in Laurieton, Port Macquarie and Wauchope.