Our 2026/27 Annual Budget delivers a balanced financial plan, investing in the infrastructure, facilities and services that matter most to the community while continuing to plan for the region's long-term future.
The Budget includes a $208 million operating program and a $77.85 million capital works program, supporting projects across Karratha, Dampier, Wickham, Roebourne and Point Samson.
Your feedback has through our Annual Community Survey and other engagement activities has shaped the budget, meaning we are focusing on what you have told us matters. From housing, roads, parks and public spaces, to sporting and recreation facilities, airport infrastructure and essential community services.
On top of investments in infrastructure and facilities, we continue to offer a range of free, family-friendly events. These include; the Red Earth Arts Festival, Youth Week, NAIDOC Week, as well as the City’s Annual Events programming.
The 2026/27 Annual Budget delivers a balanced financial plan with a $78m capital works program, investment in community events
View the 2026/27 City of Karratha Annual Budget
A Capital works program worth nearly $80 million is at the core of the City of Karratha’s Annual Budget.
Community priorities identified through the Annual Community Survey are at the heart of the 2026/27 Annual Budget.
The City of Karratha is investing almost $16 million in renewing and upgrading community facilities and infrastructure.
