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Annual Report 2024-2025

Published 12th December 2025

2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY

Roxby Council’s Annual Report 2024–2025 provides an overview of performance, achievements, governance, essential services, and financial outcomes for the year ending 30 June 2025. The report outlines Council’s progress against its Annual Business Plan & Budget, Strategic Plan, and long-term infrastructure and financial strategies.

Leadership & Governance

The year marked a significant leadership transition, with long-serving Administrator Geoff Whitbread retiring on 31 May 2025, and Roy Blight appointed as Administrator from 1 June 2025. Brian Carr commenced as Interim Chief Executive from 17 June 2025.

Council continued to operate under the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and the Local Government Act 1999, delivering monthly public Council meetings and maintaining a strong transparency and governance framework. No confidential Council items or Section 270 review requests were recorded in 2024–25.

Community Profile & Local Context

Roxby Downs maintained an Estimated Residential Population (ERP) of 4,089 (ABS 2023), with a young, diverse, and highly mobile community shaped by its strong connection to the mining sector. The town continues to experience higher workforce participation, elevated tertiary education rates, and lower socioeconomic disadvantage compared to regional South Australia.

Major Projects & Community Initiatives

Council focused on asset renewal, maintenance, and essential service reliability. Key highlights included:

  • Planning for the Roxby Link Stadium roof replacement and air-conditioning upgrades.
  • Progress toward establishing a Community Makers Space, with funding support from the SA Government ($300,000) and BHP Copper SA ($90,000).
  • Continued delivery of community events through strong partnerships with the Roxby Downs Community Board, volunteers, and local forums.

Council Services & Operations

Council delivered a wide range of essential and community services across infrastructure, recreation, culture, utilities, and regulatory functions, including:

  • Management of water, power, stormwater, wastewater, and road networks valued at over $207 million in assets.
  • Operation of the Roxby Link complex, community library, cinema, youth services, and recreation facilities.
  • Provision of local Service SA services through a longstanding agency agreement.

Financial Performance

Roxby Council remained in a strong financial position with no long-term debt. Council acknowledged municipal deficit contributions totalling $600,000, shared between the SA Government and BHP Copper SA.
Key financial outcomes included:

  • General rate revenue increase of 4.8%, aligned to Adelaide CPI.
  • Waste collection service charge increase to $666.81, reflecting higher waste transport and disposal costs.
  • Adoption and ongoing review of its draft Long-Term Financial Plan 2024–2034, focusing on sustainability and risk-aware budgeting.

Community Recognition & Civic Events

Council recognised community excellence through Australia Day Awards,  citizenship ceremonies - welcoming 29 new Australians, and support for local volunteers and community groups.

Corporate & Workforce Overview

Council employed 72 staff, with a strong focus on training, wellbeing, and youth employment opportunities. Health programs, stand-up desk upgrades, EAP support, and professional development were key focus areas across the year.

Click here to view the Annual Report 2024-2025 in full