funding · City of Vincent
Vincent processes $12.37m in June payments, carries $93,953 into energy projects
Vincent processed $12,368,522.02 in June payments and carried $93,953 into 2026-27 after a proposed Beatty Park energy project did not proceed.
City of Vincent payments reached $12,368,522.02 in June, with the largest share going through electronic funds transfers and payroll as the local government closed its 2025-26 financial year.
The total covered payments made under delegated authority from 1 June to 30 June 2026. It included $12,127,047.37 in EFT payments, including payroll, $240,604.45 in direct debits and credit-card payments, and $870.20 in cheques.
Vincent also received preliminary financial statements for the month ended 30 June 2026. The figures give ratepayers a breakdown of the payments processed during the month, including payments to suppliers, contractors and other recipients.
The financial report included an update on the City’s water and energy-efficiency budget. About $55,000 was spent during 2025-26 on LED lighting upgrades at the City of Vincent Library, the Loftus Recreation Centre and Library underground car park, and the Administration Centre underground car park.
The projects included $42,428.88, excluding GST, for the library upgrade, $5,050.64 for the Loftus underground car park upgrade and $7,596.29 for the Administration Centre underground car park upgrade.
A further $93,953 was carried into 2026-27 after a proposed application to the Australian Government Community Energy Upgrades Fund for Beatty Park Leisure Centre did not proceed. Vincent said the retained funding would be assessed and prioritised for future work.
Potential projects listed in the report include replacing Beatty Park’s hot-water system with heat-pump technology, further LED upgrades, water monitoring and sub-metering, building-management-system and heating-and-cooling efficiency improvements, and water-efficient fittings.
Cr Con Poulios declared a financial interest in the June expenditure item because his company had been paid to carry out line marking at one of the City’s active sporting reserves. He did not seek approval to participate in the debate, remain in the meeting or vote on the item.
Reference minutes
City of Vincent Council Briefing, 11 August 2026.
Key facts from the minutes
- June 2026 payments totalled $12,368,522.02.
- EFT payments, including payroll, totalled $12,127,047.37.
- Direct debits and credit-card payments totalled $240,604.45.
- About $55,000 was spent on LED lighting upgrades during 2025-26.
- A further $93,953 was carried into 2026-27 after a proposed Beatty Park energy project did not proceed.
- Cr Con Poulios declared a financial interest because his company was paid for line marking at an active sporting reserve.
Why it matters
- The figures show how much Vincent paid in June and identify $93,953 retained for water and energy-efficiency work in 2026-27.