Surplus funds extra work

The City of Karratha has found itself with surplus money, which it will use to fund 20 extra projects.

The City of Karratha has found itself with surplus money, which it will use to fund 20 extra projects.

The City recently conducted a biannual budget review and found a surplus of $1.6 million.

Projects to be funded include a graffiti blitz in Wickham and Roebourne, upgrades to the City's signs, CCTV and lighting at the Roebourne skate park and upgrades to buildings in Cossack.

The Cossack building upgrades include $165,000 to replace roofing and rafters at the bond store.

It includes replacement of roof bolts in the Jarman Room.

City of Karratha Mayor Peter Long said the funds allowed the City to expand existing programs, bring forward projects and pay debt.

"Over the past few years the council has been able to reallocate funds to important projects like road seals and footpaths, as well as paying down our debt level to a point where the City is now completely debt-free," he said.

"We are pleased to have brought forward a number of initiatives in Wickham and Roebourne as well as providing the final funding required to complete the Bulgarra Public Open Space project, which will commence early next year."

The Bulgarra Public Open Space project has been allocated an extra $300,000.

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Surplus funds extra work