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Annual Budget Adopted

Highlights of the Budget include funding for the planning and/or design of a number of significant, intergenerational projects.

By Portal Admin - 30th August 2020 - Back to News

Bass Coast Shire Council adopted its 2020/21 Annual Budget at the August Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday (19 August).

For the full media release, please visit: https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/about-council/news-listing/annual-budget-adopted-1

Source: www.gippsland.com

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• Northe Highlights COVID Concerns
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