Shire of Ashburton. Long Term Financial Plan

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1 Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

2 Preface Acknowledgement Development of this plan has been supported by the Department of Local Government and Communities and funding from the Royalties for Regions Country Local Government Fund, which is administered by the Department of Regional Development. Adoption Date: 18 March 2015 Shire of Ashburton If you seek further information of have any questions relating to this Plan please contact: The Shire of Ashburton P O Box 567 TOM PRICE WA 6751 Ph: Fax: [email protected] Document Management Version: 1.0 Status: Final Release Date: 20 March 2015 Document Location: S:\Paul\Clients\Current\ashburton\2012\LTFP\LTFP - Ashburton - Final Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

3 Contents Foreword... 4 Executive Summary... 5 Introduction... 6 Strategic Planning and Policies... 7 Scenario Modelling... 8 Risk Management... 9 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Monitoring and Performance Workforce Planning Financial Summary Forecast Capital Projects Vision, Objectives and Services Forecast Financial Statements Forecast Significant Accounting Policies 2015 to Other Matters Statement 1. Forecast Statement of Comprehensive Income 2015 to 2030 by Nature or Type Statement 2. Forecast Statement of Comprehensive Income 2015 to 2030 by Program Statement 3. Forecast Statement of Financial Position 2015 to Statement 4. Forecast Statement of Changes in Equity 2015 to Statement 5. Forecast Statement of Cashflows 2015 to Statement 6. Forecast Statement of Funding 2015 to Statement 7. Forecast Statement of Net Current Asset Composition 2015 to Statement 8. Forecast Statement of Fixed Asset Movement 2015 to Statement 9. Forecast Statement of Fixed Asset Funding 2015 to Statement 10. Forecast Ratios 2015 to Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

4 Foreword Shire President I am very pleased to present to the Community the Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan for the period 2015 to The plan is part of the Shire s ongoing commitment to an integrated approach to planning for the District s future. It provides the Council and the community with a picture of the Shire s long term financial circumstances and assists us to meet our strategic outcomes and objectives. The Shire will encounter many challenges and opportunities over the next 15 years. Changes in population levels and demographics bring with them changing community needs and expectations. The Council will require a clear understanding of its capacity to meet these service expectations as it maintains a strong focus on sound financial management. The Council welcomes community participation as we plan for a promising future of our District. I invite members of the Community to contact the Council staff or a Councillor if they have any questions. Regards Chief Executive Officer The Shire of Ashburton s Long Term Financial Plan is an important financial tool as we strive to achieve the strategies set out in the Council s Strategic Community Plan. The plan will be used with the corporate business plan, asset management plans and workforce plan to achieve our goals and drive the Shire in achieving its vision of The Shire of Ashburton will be a vibrant and prosperous place for work, leisure and living. The Shire has recently devoted significant resources into improving its strategic planning in line with the State reform agenda for local government. We have also investigated ways to improve services to the Community by resource sharing and collaboration with neighboring local governments. This work continues as we constantly seek to improve our systems and service delivery. The staff have worked closely with the Council to prepare this plan and to highlight the financial issues that will require decisions in the future. I thank the staff for their effort in producing this comprehensive document. Best Wishes Shire President Cr Kerry White Chief Executive Officer Neil Hartley Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

5 Executive Summary Planning for a Sustainable Future The Shire of Ashburton is planning for a positive and sustainable future. The Shire seeks to maintain, and where possible, improve service levels into the future while maintaining a healthy financial position. Assumptions The plan has been prepared based on the following broad assumptions: The Shire aims to maintain its current service levels and, where financially prudent, increase services. The level of grants and contributions for capital projects and operations will decrease significantly after the initial two years. Assets are expected to be adequately maintained and continue to provide existing levels of service. Financial Summary Operations The plan predicts an overall negative net result from operations over the period. A significant amount of external grants and contributions are forecast to be received to fund the development of Onslow to accommodate the increased activity from natural gas production. It is anticipated increased rating and user charges will provide a source of sustainable revenue going forward after the period of expansion. Rates Rates revenue is forecast to increase in line with inflation of 2.7% per annum from a base level aligned to the adopted budget. Grants Grants and contributions toward operations are expected to be $7.2m in year one and then increase in line with inflation. Capital Grants and Contributions are forecast to be $19.1m in year one decreasing to $10.4m in year two before again falling to $2.9m in year five and to $1.5m by year six. Financing Reserves are forecast to increase from $27.6m to $30.2m over the fifteen years while borrowings will increase initially to $7.9m before being fully repaid by 30 June This will strengthen the Shire s financial position at the end of the forecast period. Strategic Financial Issues The Shire has responsibility for the maintenance of a large asset base including a significant road network. To assist with this task the Shire receives external grants from the National and State Government. Without this source of revenue the Shire would be faced with the prospect of a substantial rate increase to maintain its current service levels. Major Projects Council has an extensive capital expansion program with resources being utilised for the construction of new assets along with maintenance and renewal of existing assets. The construction of the Paraburdoo Community Hub and the Onslow Swimming Pool (including housing) are two large projects in the first two years of the Plan. Significant renewals of buildings and roads are also provided for within the plan. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

6 Introduction Planning Framework This Long Term Financial Plan has been prepared to achieve compliance with the Local Government (Administration) Regulations Development of the plan has also been influenced by the Department of Local Governments and Communities Framework and Guidelines for Long Term Financial Planning. Key Statistics: Shire of Ashburton 2015 Number of Elected Members 9 Number of Staff Annual revenue 1 $77,789,793 Rates revenue 1 $24,562,810 Number of Electors 2 2,980 Number of Dwellings 900 Distance from Perth (km) 1,577 Community The Shire of Ashburton is located in the resource rich Pilbara region of Western Australia comprising 100,959 km 2 from reef to range. The main population centres are the towns of Onslow, Pannawonica, Paraburdoo and the administration centre Tom Price. Bindi Bindi, Wakthuni, Bellary, Youngaleena and Ngurawaana aboriginal communities are also located within the Shire. A large scale Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and mining projects within the Shire result, in a significant Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) population. Compared to the State population average, the Shire has a substantially higher percentage of working adults and a lower percentage of residents in other age groups as reflected in the adjacent chart. 1 (Shire of Ashburton, 2014) 2 (West Australian Electoral Commission, 2015) Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

7 Introduction Area (sq. km) 3 100,959 Population (Est.2013) 5 10,001 Graph 1 Shire of Ashburton Resident Population by Age Group 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% Ashburton WA 0.0% 0-4 years 5-14 years years years years years years years years years 85 years and over 3 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2015) Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

8 troduction Strategic Planning and Policies Linkage With Other Plans The Long Term Financial Plan is one component of a number of integrated strategic planning practices the Shire has developed, in response to the Department of Local Government and Communities Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. This plan includes, and influences, other strategic planning activities as a mechanism to action the strategies contained in Shire s Community Strategic Plan and links to other strategic documents as follows. Strategic Community Plan The Council has developed a Strategic Community Plan that has been prepared to cover at least the next 10 years and sets out the community s goals, aspirations and values. To achieve these goals a series of outcomes and strategies were developed. Many strategies may be required to achieve a single outcome and many outcomes needed to achieve a single objective as represented in the diagram to follow. Strategic Community Plan structure Strategic Outcomes Strategies Community Vision and Aspirations Strategic Objectives Strategies Strategic Outcomes Strategies Strategies The individual strategies all require actions that may require additional human and physical resources. In addition, achieving these strategies may require a series of actions over time as they may not be able to be achieved concurrently taking into account limited financial resources. To achieve the Shire s strategic outcomes requires careful operational planning and prioritisation which is formalised as a Corporate Business Plan. Corporate Business Plan The Corporate Business Plan contains details of the actions and resources (human and financial) to achieve each strategy. It is a rolling four years plan which acts as an organisational guide to the Council and management. The financial capacity to undertake these tasks is evidenced in a long term financial plan for the period. This long term financial planning provides an assurance the actions contained in the Corporate Business Plan can be adequately resources over the next four years and highlight the long term consequences of applying human and financial resource to undertaking various projects. The first year of the Corporate Business Plan will be sliced off to form the draft annual budget for consideration by the Council. Capital Works Plan The Shire has developed a ten year capital works plan. This Plan incorporates expenditure estimates for the main asset classes and is the principal information source for the capital program. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

9 $ Millions Scenario Modelling Scenario Modelling Scenarios were developed to test the financial impact of reduced levels of funding for both operations and capital. Scenario modelling was undertaken to consider the impact on the estimated surplus/deficit at 30 June carried forward. To ascertain the effect of reduced funding levels through scenario modelling, rates revenue was reduced in year 1 to $22m from the forecast $24.7m due to a potential decrease in mining camp rates in the first scenario. Halving the contributions towards the Paraburdoo Community HUB (CHUB) and utilising borrowings to fund the project forms the second scenario. All other assumptions remained the same across the three scenarios. Over the 15 years of the plan the reduction in the estimated surplus/(deficit) as a consequence of reduced funding is shown in graph 1. Graph 1 Scenario Comparison Estimated surplus/deficit 0 (5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) (35) (40) Base Scenario Scenario 1 - Reduced Rates Revenue Scenario 2 - Reduced Capital Grants and Contributions The adjacent table reflects the impact of a change in funding levels and the total effect of a reduction in funding (other assumptions remaining the same). Estimated Surplus/Deficit June 30 Carried Forward Funding Level Variance from Base Level In Year 15 Scenario 1 Reduced ($35,940,564) Rates Revenue Scenario 2 Reduced ($6,379,160) Capital Funding Year 1 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

10 Risk Management Risk Management The Shire provides a diverse range of services and facilities to the general public which exposes it to risks. As part of the implementation of Integrated Planning and Reporting the Shire formalised its risk based management practices to improve the management of identified risks. The CEO undertook a review of Risk Management in 2014 in accordance with Local Government (Audit) Regulation 17, a number of improvements were identified as part of this review. The Shire has a practice of conducting a regular review of insurance levels of its assets by the Chief Executive/Directors to ensure the level is adequate to protect the Shire s assets. The Shire s insurer is LGIS. Recent amendments to applicable Financial Management Regulations requires the investment of surplus funds (including cash reserves) to be in Term Deposits held by Authorised Deposit taking Institutions or Treasury Bonds The Shire seeks to engage experienced and qualified personnel in areas of high risk and provide them with appropriate ongoing training and equipment to ensure they are able to undertake their roles with minimal risk to the Community and the Shire. Certainty of Assumptions Included in the following pages is a detailed analysis of the assumptions used in the preparation of this Plan and the level of risk associated with each assumption. The impact of the assumptions on issues identified as carrying a high risk have been separately disclosed as has the sensitivity of movements in these assumptions on the financial forecasts set out in this plan. Sensitivity Analysis Where it has been assessed a high level of uncertainty applies to the assumption outcomes, sensitivity analysis has been used to help quantify the potential financial impact of a change in the assumption. Those assumptions with a high level of uncertainty and a higher dollar value represents the greatest risk. A movement in the assumption may result in unexpected and detrimental consequences. The details of this analysis are shown adjacent to each assumption on the following pages. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

11 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Revenue Assumptions, Risks, Uncertainties and Sensitivity. Disclosure/Assumption District Growth in Population: A linear relationship between rates and population is assumed. Rates Level Increase: Annual rates increases have been based on an inflation rate of 2.7% This will be reviewed annually. Operating Grants and Contributions Increase in line with inflation forecast. Non-Operating Grants and Contributions: $19.1m in year one, $10.4m in year two to provide for expansion of infrastructure. Thereafter reduced to $2.9m before decreasing to $1.5m in year 6 and dropping to nil in year 13. Fees and Charges: Excepting airport fees and charges, annual increases have been based on an inflation rate of 2.7%. Airport fees and charges are forecast to decrease over the first three years as construction activity in Onslow decreases. Interest Earnings: To remain in line with Reserve Cash levels with a forecast investment interest rate of an average 2.5% per annum. Assessed Financial Risk Medium Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions The level of population growth and development activity is difficult to forecast and carries a high level of uncertainty. Level of Uncertainty High Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Rates - $239,852 in the first year of the plan per 1% movement in population. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. High High The road maintenance program and general operations of the Shire are dependent on the level of Financial Assistance Grants. Changes in the levels of these grants would impact directly on the Shire s ability to meet projected service levels. The Capital works program is highly dependent on grants and contributions from both the Government and large corporations. Changes in these levels would impact directly on the amount spent on capital projects and ultimately Medium Medium ± $1.31m to the value of operating grants and contributions per 1.0% movement in the value over the life of the plan. ± $487,000 to the value of nonoperating grants and contributions per 1.0% movement in the value over the life of the plan. impact on service levels. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Low Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

12 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Disclosure/Assumption Other Revenue: Increased in line with inflation after the first year. Profit on Asset Disposal: Profit on asset disposal results from a misallocation of depreciation over the life of the asset. As the level of depreciation is considered appropriate no profit on asset disposals has been included. Assessed Financial Risk Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions Level of Uncertainty Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Low Not assessed as high financial risk. Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Low Not assessed as high financial risk Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

13 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Expenditure Assumptions, Risks, Uncertainties and Sensitivity. Disclosure/Assumption Employee Costs: Increased in line with inflation with adjustments for additional staff required for new facilities. Materials and Contracts: Increased in line with inflation with adjustments for expenditure related to additional services as identified in the Corporate Business Plan. Utilities: Increased in line with inflation after the first year. Depreciation: Depreciation has been calculated using an average depreciation rate based on historical depreciation rates. Insurance: Increased in line with inflation after the first year. Other Expenditure: Increased in line with inflation after the first two years. Loss on Asset Disposal: A loss on asset disposal results from a misallocation of depreciation over the life of the asset. As the level of depreciation is considered appropriate in the Plan no loss on asset disposals has been included in the plan. Assessed Financial Risk Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions Level of Uncertainty Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. High The road maintenance program and general operations of the Shire are dependent on levels of Federal Financial Assistance Grants. Changes in the levels of these grants would impact directly on the Shire s ability to meet projected service levels. Medium ± $3,067,930 to the value of materials and contracts per 1% movement in the value over the life of the plan. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Low Not assessed as high financial risk. Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Low Not assessed as high financial risk. Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

14 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Assets Assumptions, Risks, Uncertainties and Sensitivity Disclosure/Assumption Assessed Financial Risk Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions Revaluations: In line with annual inflation. Low The revaluation of assets to their fair value may result in changes in asset ratio analysis and depreciations leading to a change in the net result. The revaluation of assets will not have an impact on Cashflows. Impairment of Assets: No impairment of assets has been assumed over the life of the Plan. Impairment of assets usually occurs due to unplanned or unforeseen events such as natural disasters. Infrastructure Assets: Expenditure is in accordance with the Asset Management Plan (AMP) renewal schedule. Property Plant and Equipment (PPE): Building expenditure in accordance with the capital works plans. Plant expenditure is based on the Plant Replacement Program. Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) vehicles have not been included in the Plan as the timing of purchases is uncertain and the net cash flow effect is nil. High A widespread major impairment event may result in a requirement for high levels of expenditure to maintain service levels. High The Capital works program is highly dependent on capital grants and contributions. Changes in these levels would impact directly on the amount spent on capital projects and ultimately on service levels. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk as the frequency of capital grants for buildings is not considered as pervasive as roadwork s and plant and equipment replacement is not influenced by external grant funds. Level of Uncertainty High Medium High Medium Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty ± $1,935,693 to the value of property plant and equipment per 1% movement in the value over the life of the plan. ± $1,926,733 to the value of infrastructure assets per 1% movement in the value over the life of the plan. Unable to be quantified. ± $487,000 to the value of infrastructure assets per 1% movement in the capital grants and contributions received over the life of the plan. Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

15 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Liabilities Assumptions, Risks, Uncertainties and Sensitivity. Disclosure/Assumption Borrowings: New borrowings of $4.3m, taken up in year one to fund the Onslow Administration Centre and the Parabudoo CHUB. Employee Entitlements: It has been assumed the Shire will be in a position to meet its obligations in relation to employee entitlements. Equity Risks, Uncertainties and Sensitivity Disclosure/Assumption Cash Backed Reserves: It has been assumed the Shire will invest cash reserves in term deposits with banking institutions and these funds will be available for use during the term of the Plan. Revaluation Reserves: Increasing in line with inflation based revaluation. Assessed Financial Risk High Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions If the Shire is not able to secure borrowings in the future the likely impact will be the cancellation or postponement of related asset acquisitions leading to a reduction in service levels over the short to medium term. Level of Uncertainty Low Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Not assessed as high level of uncertainty Medium Not assessed as high financial risk Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty Assessed Financial Risk Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions Level of Uncertainty Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Low Not assessed as high financial risk Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty Low The revaluation of assets to their fair value may result in changes in asset ratio analysis and depreciations leading to a change in the net result. The revaluation of assets will have no impact on Cashflows. High ± $1.85m to the value of the revaluation reserves over the life of the plan per 1% movement in inflation over the life of the plan. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

16 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Other - Assumptions, Risks, Uncertainties and Sensitivity. Disclosure/Assumption Ownership of Strategic Assets: The Shire has not planned for the ownership of any strategic assets to be transferred to other parties over the term of the Plan. Inflators: Forecast inflation at 2.7% per annum. Commercial Activities: The Shire has no plans to undertake new significant commercial activities during the period of the Plan. General Economic Forecasts for State: The economic forecast for the State is closely linked the success of the mining industry and demand for minerals, this is currently forecast to decline. Assessed Financial Risk High Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions Any significant changes to the ownership of strategic assets would require an amendment to this Plan and depending on the circumstance, would be subject to community consultation. Level of Uncertainty Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Low Not assessed as high level of uncertainty. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. High ±$7.7m to operating revenue per 1% movement in the inflators from year 3 over the life of the plan. ±$8.4m to operating expenditure per 1% movement in the inflators over the life of the plan. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Low Not assessed as High level of uncertainty. Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

17 Assumptions, Risk, Uncertainty and Sensitivity Disclosure/Assumption General Economic Forecasts for Region: Historically, the region s economy is heavily dependent on mining activities and this remains the assumption for the term of this Plan. A significant increase in Oil and Gas activity is forecast to require additional community assets in Onslow. Assessed Financial Risk Impact for High Financial Risk Assumptions Level of Uncertainty Financial impact and sensitivity for assumption with high level of uncertainty Medium Not assessed as high financial risk. Medium Not assessed as high level of uncertainty Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

18 Monitoring and Performance Monitoring The plan will be the subject of a desktop review each year to take into account changing circumstances and a full revision is scheduled every two years in line with the review of the Strategic Community Plan. Monitoring of the Shire s financial rigidity and financial position is undertaken by preparing and monitoring various ratios. Performance Assessment A series of performance indicators in the form of financial ratios are utilised to assess the financial performance of the Shire. To maintain comparability across the Industry these ratios and their respective target ranges have been derived from the Department of Local Government s Model Long Term Financial Plan and Regulation 50 of Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation Graphs of these financial ratios are presented on the following pages together with the formula used to calculate the ratio, a brief description of what the ratio indicates and an assessment of the impact of the ratio on the Shire s future. Ratio Targets The Department of Local Government Advisory Standard 4 provides target levels for each of the ratios. These target levels are represented on the ratio graphs as a red or green line. The red line represents the level at which a basic standard is met, the green line representing the level at which an advanced standard is met. 4 Department of Local Government, Integrated Planning and Reporting, Advisory Standard,2012 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

19 Monitoring and Performance Current Ratio current assets minus restricted assets current liabilities minus liabilities associated with restricted assets Indication: A measure of the Shire s immediate liquidity and the capacity to meet short term financial obligations from unrestricted current assets. Commentary: As expected for a Shire with a forecast balanced surplus position, the ratio is less than 1.0. Movements in the ratio are a result in movements in the current portion of long term liabilities. Operating Surplus Ratio operating revenue minus operating expense own source operating revenue Indication: A measure of the extent to which own source revenues raised cover operational expenses. Commentary: The ratio reflects changes in forecast revenue and expenditure from Onlsow Airport. The ratio is not considered to indicate a threat the Shire s long term financial position but does indicate the Shire s reliance on external grants and contributions. Graph 1 Forecast Ratio Analysis Current Ratio Graph 2 Forecast Ratio Analysis Operating Surplus Ratio 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% -5.00% % % % % Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

20 Monitoring and Performance Own Source Revenue Coverage Ratio own source operating revenue operating expense Indication: A measure of the extent of the Shire s ability to cover costs using only discretionary revenue. Commentary: The ratio is above the advanced range. The range is above the acceptable range throughout. The ratio decreases due to changes from Onslow airport operations. Graph 3 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Forecast Ratio Analysis Own Source Revenue Coverage Ratio Debt Service Coverage Ratio annual operating surplus before interest and depreciation principal and interest Indication: A measure of the extent of the Shire s capacity to generate sufficient cash to cover debt payments. Commentary: The ratio is above the ideal range throughout the plan fluctuating as existing borrowings are paid off and the operating result changes. Graph Forecast Ratio Analysis Debt Service Coverage Ratio Asset Consumption Ratio depreciated replacement cost of assets current replacement cost of depreciable assets: Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

21 Monitoring and Performance Indication: A measure of the extent to which assets managed by the Shire are being replaced as they reach the end of their useful lives. Commentary: The ratio above the ideal range and decreases into the acceptable range over time, limited reliance should be placed on the ratio due to possible changes to the estimated replacement cost of assets with the mandatory introduction of fair value for all asset classes. Graph % 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Forecast Ratio Analysis Asset Consumption Ratio Asset Sustainability Ratio capital renewal and replacement expenditure depreciation expense Indication: A measure of the aged condition of the Shire s physical assets. Commentary: The ratio is trending towards the ideal range to peak in after which the ratio trends down due to limited grant funding for road renewals. To achieve the ideal target levels the Shire needs to increase renewal expenditure which is reliant upon receiving increased levels of Capital grants and contributions for its funding. Graph % % 80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% Forecast Ratio Analysis Asset Sustainability Ratio Asset Renewal Funding Ratio NPV of planned capital renewals over10 years NPV of required capital expenditure over 10 years Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

22 Monitoring and Performance Indication: The Shire s financial capacity to fund asset renewal to support existing service levels. (This ratio is based on the ten years forecast expenditure and as such is only able to be calculated of the first five years of the plan). Commentary: The ratio is currently unable to be calculated in the absence of adequate Asset Management Planning information. Graph % 90.00% 80.00% 70.00% 60.00% 50.00% 40.00% 30.00% 20.00% 10.00% 0.00% Forecast Ratio Analysis Asset Renewal Funding Ratio Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

23 Workforce Planning Workforce Planning The Shire currently employs 185 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) employees to deliver the range of services to the community and to maintain existing assets. The Shire has developed a Workforce Plan that sets out the level of human resources required to achieve the actions set out in the Corporate Business Plan. Additional staffing resources beyond the level from the workforce plan have been modelled into the Long Term Financial Plan. Council encourages work life balance, multi skilling, flexibility and effective application of staff capability. Council s workforce strategies include: Attracting and retaining quality staff members; Building a healthy and safer workplace; Developing a comprehensive workforce plan; and Rewarding successes. Change in Employee Costs Employee costs are forecast to increase over the life of the plan at the rate of inflation and the inclusion of costs reflected in the Workplace Plan strategies. Graph 8 33% 33% 33% 32% 32% 32% 32% 32% 31% 31% 31% 31% Forecast Employee Costs Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

24 Millions Financial Summary Operations The adjacent graph plots the operating revenues and expenses over the periods as columns and the net result (revenues less expenses excluding asset revaluation changes) as a line. The Shire expects the net result to decrease over the first two years due to decreases in nonoperating grants and contributions. An average annual loss of approximately $1.6 million and totaling $24.7m for the 15 years is forecast. While projecting a steady increase in operating expenses over the period the level of grants and contributions for capital projects results in variations in the net result particularly in the first two years. Changes in the forecast revenue and expenditure from Onslow airport also negatively impact the net result. It should be noted, without the grants and contributions for capital projects the Shire would record a negative operating result for each forecast year, commencing in with negative $3.9m. The Shire is also heavily reliant on receiving $131.2m over the 15 years in untied operating grants, subsidies and contributions to maintain the current level of operations and services. Graph (10) (20) Forecast Revenue, Expenses and Net Result Total revenue Expenses Net Result Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

25 $ Millions Financial Summary Rates Revenue Rate revenue is forecast to increase with an inflator of 2.7% per annum throughout the plan. Rates are expected to generate $24.8m in increasing to $36.0m in Operating Grants Grants and contribution for operating purposes are planned to increase from $7.2 m with an inflator of 2.7% per annum throughout the plan. There is a high level of uncertainty in relation to this forecast as the actual level of grants allocation has not been determined and is subject to the amount of Federal funds allocated to W.A. Capital grants Revenue from grants and contributions for specific capital projects is forecast to decrease over the initial three years. This trend reflects the uncertainty surrounding the future and extent of capital funding. As with operating grants there is a high level of uncertainty in relation to this forecast. Fees and Charges Forecast changes in passenger numbers at the Onslow Airport are reflected by the decreases in fees and charges over the first two years of the plan with decreasing construction activity in Onslow. Forecast Revenue Rates Operating grants, subsidies and contributions Fees and charges Service charges Interest earnings Other revenue Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

26 % of Total Operating Expenditure Financial Summary Expenses Proportions The graph adjacent shows the change in the proportion of operating expenditure items over the term of the plan. Materials and contracts are expected to increase in to be 38% of total operating expenditure. The other components are expected to remain relatively stable over the period. Employee costs and materials and contracts remain the dominant operating expenditure components making up 32% and 37% of the costs respectively in the final year of the plan. Graph 10 Forecast Operating Expenditure Forecast Operating Revenue 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Rates 36% 42% 53% 53% 54% 55% 55% 56% 56% 59% 59% 59% 61% 61% 61% Operating grants, subsidies and contributions 11% 13% 16% 16% 16% 17% 17% 17% 17% 18% 18% 18% 18% 18% 18% Fees and charges 25% 25% 22% 22% 22% 23% 23% 22% 22% 18% 18% 18% 19% 19% 19% Service charges 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Interest earnings 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% Non-operating grants, subsidies and contributions 0% % 18% 6% 6% 6% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 0% 0% 0% Other revenue 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

27 Financial Summary Capital Works Graph 11 Forecast 15 Year Capital Expenditure The overwhelming majority of the capital expenditure during the forecast period is expended on Buildings. This proportion of expenditure demonstrates the clear priority to expand community buildings and services within the district. In addition, renewal of roads and plant and equipment form a significant portion of the total asset expenditure. Also represented in the capital spending mix are drainage, footpaths, airports and other infrastructure as detailed in the table below. Total Capital Works Expenditure Roads $43,758,299 Roads Seal $3,384,763 Footpaths $1,551,116 Drainage $15,381,041 Infrastructure Other $8,679,421 Airports $4,500,000 Buildings $77,131,547 Plant and Equipment $25,890,255 Total $180,276,442 43% 14% 2% 24% 5% 2% 1% 9% Roads Roads Seal Footpaths Drainage Infrastructure Other Airports Buildings Plant and Equipment Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

28 Millions Financial Summary Capital Trends Asset Renewal In the first years of the plan there is a mix of capital renewal and new assets. This mix changes to be dominated by renewal of assets for the remainder of the plan with the renewal of road assets being highly reliant on the receipt of grant funding. As asset management planning is developed further the exact asset renewal requirements will be better known. New or expanded assets The Shire is planning for construction of the Paraburdoo CHUB, Onslow Administration Centre, Onslow Swimming Pool and Skate parks funded from capital grants and contributions. These projects are represented in the graph under the heading of PPE expansion, upgrade and new. The peak in the non-operating grants and contributions is as a consequence of these projects. This level of capital spending occurs against a backdrop of reducing borrowings and increasing cash reserve balances. Which will provide the Shire with the capacity to borrow or use reserves in the future for unplanned major capital projects. Graph (5) Forecast Capital Expenditure Infrastructure expansion, upgrade and new Infrastructure renewal PPE expansion, upgrade and new PPE renewal Borrowings Non-operating grants, subsidies and contributions Reserves Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

29 Financial Summary Financing Graph 13 Forecast Borrowings and Reserves In general, the finances of the Shire are expected to improve over the term with a reduction in the level of borrowings outstanding after an initial borrowing of $2.8m in and an increase in cash savings in the form of reserves as represented in the adjacent Graph 13. Borrowings 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 A new borrowing of $2.8m for the Onslow Administrative centre is forecast for after which the principal outstanding on borrowings reduces to nil in As existing loans come to an end, no further new borrowings have been specifically identified. This provides the Shire with increasing capacity to borrow in reaction to unplanned events or urgent issues over the life of the plan. 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000,000 Cash Reserves The balance of cash reserves are forecast to increase over the term of the plan after an initial reduction in the first few years to fund the capital program. A second significant decrease in reserves occurs in to fund renewal of Airport assets. 0 Reserves Borrowings Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

30 Forecast Capital Projects Capital Projects Buildings Aged Care -Tom Price 1,000,000 Aged Housing 100, , ,000 Building Renewals 942,140 3,171, , , ,410 1,914, ,718 3,016,697 1,591,853 2,126,862 1,877,561 3,027,025 In-kind Assistance for Community Lease & Licence Agreements Onslow Administration Centre 7,600, , ,000 Onslow Infrastructure 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 Onslow Swimming Pool (including Houses) Paraburdoo Child care 960,000 Paraburdoo CHUB 14,800,000 10,500,000 Staff Housing 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 Staff Housing Renewals 1,376,370 1,415,601 1,417,590 86,400 1,500,000 1,475,001 1,420,765 1,389,924 TP Admin Office 400,000 Buildings Total 25,860,000 12,600,000 2,100,000 2,468,510 3,321,789 2,203,187 3,492,123 3,783,011 3,332, ,118 3,016,697 3,091,853 3,601,863 3,298,326 4,416,949 Footpaths Footpath Renewals 136,056 61,015 63,613 41,948 45,325 55,692 70,037 90, , , ,788 98,760 Footpaths 100, , ,000 Footpaths Total 100, , , ,056 61,015 63,613 41,948 45,325 55,692 70,037 90, , , ,788 98,760 Infrastructure Other Bridge Renewals 250, ,000 Jetty Renewal 9,421 Onslow Boardwalk 500,000 Onslow Land fill 3,500,000 Onslow Skate Park 1,000,000 Onslow Swimming Pool 500,000 Onslow Underground Power 1,900,000 Paraburdoo Skate Park 900,000 Infrastructure Other Total 6,400,000 1,900, , ,000 9,421 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

31 Forecast Capital Projects Plant and Equipment Forecast Required Budget 1,617,350 1,227,775 1,763,100 1,444,160 1,564,580 2,201,979 2,543, ,960 2,482,568 1,327,500 1,436,961 Park & Playgrounds 600, , , ,530 Plant & Equipment 1,712,000 1,644,980 1,697,225 Plant Replacement Program Plant and Equipment Total 2,312,000 2,444,980 2,497,225 1,810,880 1,227,775 1,763,100 1,444,160 1,564,580 2,201,979 2,543, ,960 2,482,568 1,327,500 1,436,961 Airports Onslow Airport 1,000,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 Airports Total 1,000,000 2,500,000 1,000,000 Drainage Drainage 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Drainage replacement program 1,499,628 1,499,552 1,497,971 1,498,891 1,499,830 1,499,769 1,500, , , , , ,427 Drainage Total 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,499,628 1,499,552 1,497,971 1,498,891 1,499,830 1,499,769 1,500, , , , , ,427 Roads Carpark Renewals 23,735 21,120 74, , ,801 68, ,200 Grading Roads & Areas in Community Reserves Kerb Renewals 82, , , ,706 84, , ,421 97, , , , ,797 Roads 4,500,000 4,200,000 4,400,000 Roebourne -Witternoom Road Reconstruction and Seal 1,800,000 1,800,000 Sealed Road Renewals 1,562, , , , , , ,540 1,968,621 1,828, , , ,150 Unsealed Road Renewals 1,124,300 1,137,000 1,117, ,800 1,017, ,800 1,640, ,000 1,072, ,400 1,130,600 1,085,200 Roads Total 4,500,000 4,200,000 4,400,000 4,569,685 3,859,560 1,800,395 1,467,968 1,937,146 2,187,740 3,024,277 3,026,997 3,300,904 1,356,236 2,105,244 2,022,147 Grand Total 40,172,000 23,244,980 10,297,225 10,484,759 9,969,691 7,328,266 7,945,090 11,329,892 10,277,301 7,933,019 7,823,520 9,160,265 7,014,483 7,170,484 6,740,704 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

32 Vision, Objectives and Services Vision The Shires strategic vision adopted in the Strategic Community Plan is: The Shire of Ashburton will be a vibrant and prosperous place for work, leisure and living. Objectives The following key objectives are captures in the Shires Strategic Community Plan and considered within the Long Term Financial Plan: 1. Vibrant and active communities; 2. Economic prosperity; 3. Unique heritage and environment; 4. Distinctive and well-serviced places; and 5. Inspiring Governance. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

33 Forecast Financial Statements Nature or Type A number of statements in the plan are disclosed using nature or type descriptors of revenue and expenditure (for example Rates and Employee Costs). This classification is in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 1996 Service Programs The Shire provides a wide variety of services to the community in order to achieve its vision and objectives. The following service program descriptions are used in the plan to represent these services. Objectives Governance General purpose funding Law, order, public safety Health Education and Welfare Housing Services Members of council Governance general Rates Other general purpose funding Fire prevention Animal control Other law, order, public safety Maternal and infant health Preventive services Immunisation Meat inspection Administration and inspection Pest control Other Other health Pre-school Other education Care of families and children Aged and disabled Senior citizens centres Meals on wheels Other welfare Staff housing Other housing Objectives Community amenities Recreation and culture Transport Economic services Other property and services Services Sanitation Household refuse Other Sewerage Urban stormwater drainage Protection of environment Town planning and regional development Other community amenities Public halls, Civic Centre Swimming areas and beaches Other recreation and sport Television and radio re-broadcasting Libraries Other culture Streets, roads, bridges, depots Construction (not capitalised) Maintenance Road plant purchase (if not capitalised) Parking facilities Traffic control Aerodromes Water transport facilities Rural services Tourism and area promotion Building control Saleyards and markets Plant nursery Other economic services Private works Public works overheads Plant operation Salaries and wages Unclassified Town Planning Schemes Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

34 Forecast Financial Statements Financial Statements The following forecast financial statements have been prepared and are included at the end of the Plan. These forecast statements have been prepared within a framework which accords with the Australia Accounting Standards. Statements of Comprehensive Income Often referred to as the operating statement, it shows the revenues and expenses over the periods classified by two methods (by Program and Nature or Type) to disclose a net result. Statement of Financial Position More commonly referred to as the Balance Sheet, this statement discloses the forecast changes in the balance of assets and liability accounts over the periods. Statement of Changes in Equity This statement discloses the changes in equity over the forecast period. It shows the impact of operations on net assets and the movement in cash backed and revaluation reserves. Statement of Cash flows Represents the forecast cash inflows and outflows and discloses the changes to the balance of cash over the period. Statement of Funding A statement combining operating and capital revenues and expenses and discloses the opening and closing net current budget surplus (deficit) funding position for each year. Statement of Net Current Asset Composition A statement combining Statement showing how the closing estimated surplus/deficit has been calculated. Statement of fixed asset movements A summary of the impact of the plan on the value of fixed assets over the period. It discloses the movements in the net value of property, plant, and equipment and infrastructure. Statement of fixed asset funding A summary of the capital expenditure by asset class and the source of funding for each class. Forecast Ratios The forecast ratios required by the regulations and discussed earlier under monitoring and performance. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

35 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation The significant accounting policies which have been adopted in the preparation of these forecast financial statements are: The forecast financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (as they apply to local governments and not-for-profit entities), other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, the Local Government Act 1995 and accompanying regulations. Except for cash flow and rate setting information, the report has also been prepared on the accrual basis and is based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and liabilities. Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of forecast financial statements in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that effect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances; the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates and forecasts. The Local Government Reporting Entity All Funds through which the Council controls resources to carry on its functions have been included in the forecast financial statements. In the process of reporting on the local government as a single unit, all transactions and balances between those funds (for example, loans and transfers between Funds) have been eliminated. All monies held in the Trust Fund are excluded from the forecast financial statements Goods and Services Tax Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are stated inclusive of applicable GST. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included with receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO are presented as operating cash flows. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash at bank, deposits held at call with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown as short term borrowings in current liabilities in the statement of financial position. Trade and Other Receivables Collectability of trade and other receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts that are known to be uncollectible are written off when identified. An allowance for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective evidence that they will not be collectible. Inventories General Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

36 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Land held for Resale Land purchased for development and/or resale is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes the cost of acquisition, development and interest incurred on the financing of that land during its development. Finance Costs and holding charges incurred after development is completed are expensed. Revenue arising from the sale of property is recognised in the operating statement as at the time of signing a binding contract of sale. Land held for resale is classified as current except where it is held as non-current based on Council's intention to release for sale. Fixed Assets Each class of fixed assets is carried at cost or fair value as indicated less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses Mandatory Requirements to Revalue Non-Current Assets Effective from 1 July 2012, the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations were amended and the measurement of non-current assets at Fair Value became mandatory. The amendments allow for a phasing in of fair value in relation to fixed assets over three years as follows: a) For the financial year ending on 30 June 2013, the fair value of all of the assets of the local government that are plant and equipment; and b) For the financial year ending on 30 June 2014, the fair value of all of the assets of the local government (i) That are plant and equipment; and (ii) That are (I) Land and buildings; or (II) Infrastructure; and c) For a financial year ending on or after 30 June 2015, the fair value of all of the assets of the local government. Therefore in accordance with the regulations, each asset class must be revalued at least every 3 years. Council has commenced the process of adopting Fair Value in accordance with the Regulations. Relevant disclosures, in accordance with the requirements of Australian Accounting Standards, have been made in the financial report as necessary. Land Under Control In accordance with Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 16(a), the Council is required to include as an asset (by 30 June 2013), Crown Land operated by the local government as a golf course, showground, racecourse or other sporting or recreational facility of State or regional significance. Upon initial recognition, these assets were recorded as cost in accordance with AASB 116. They were then classified as Land and revalued along with other land in accordance with the other policies detailed in this Note. Whilst they were initially recorded at cost, fair value at the date of acquisition was deemed cost as per AASB 116. Consequently, these assets were initially recognised at cost but revalued along with other items of Land and Buildings at 30 June 2013 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

37 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Initial Recognition All assets are initially recognised at cost. Cost is determined as the fair value of the assets given as consideration plus costs incidental to the acquisition. For assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, cost is determined as fair value at the date of acquisition. The cost of noncurrent assets constructed by the Council includes the cost of all materials used in construction, direct labour on the project and an appropriate portion of variable and fixed overheads. Subsequent costs are included in the asset s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Council and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are recognised as expenses in the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which they are incurred Revaluation When performing a revaluation, the Council uses a mix of both independent and management valuations using the following as a guide: Revaluated assets are carried at their fair value being the price that would be received to sell the asset, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (Level 1 inputs in the fair value hierarchy). For land and buildings, fair value will be determined based on the nature of the asset class. For land and non-specialised buildings, fair value is determined on the basis of observable open market values of similar assets, adjusted for conditions and comparability at their highest and best use (Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy). With regards to specialized buildings, fair value is determined having regard for current replacement cost and both observable and unobservable costs. These include construction costs based on recent contract prices, current condition (observable Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy), residual values and remaining useful life assessments (unobservable Level 3 input in the fair value hierarchy). For infrastructure and other asset classes fair value is determined to be the current replacement cost of an asset (Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy) less, where applicable, accumulated depreciation calculated on the basis of such cost to reflect the already consumed or expired future economic benefits of the asset (Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. Increase in the carrying amount arising on revaluation of assets are credited to a revaluation surplus in equity. Decrease that offset previous increases of the same asset are recognised against revaluation surplus directly in equity. All other decreases are recognised in profit and loss. Any accumulated depreciation at the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset. Those assets carried as a revalued amount, being their fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, are to be revalued with sufficient regularity to ensure the carrying amount does not differ materially from the determined using fair value at reporting date. In addition, the amendments to the Financial Management Regulations mandating the use of Fair Value imposes a fair minimum of 3 years revaluation requirement. As a minimum, all asset carried at a revalued amount, will be revalued at least every 3 years. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

38 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Transitional Arrangement During the time it takes to transition the carrying value of non-current assets from the cost approach to the fair value approach, the Council may still be utilizing both methods across differing asset classes. Those assets carried at cost will be carried in accordance with the policy detailed in the Initial Recognition section as detailed above. Those assets carried at fair value with be carried in accordance with the Revaluation Methodology section as detailed above. Early Adoption of AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement Whilst the new accounting standard in relation to Fair Value, AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement does not become applicable until the year ended 30 June 2014 (in relation to Council), given the legislative need to commence using Fair Value methodology for this reporting period, the Council chose to early adopt AASB 13 (as allowed for in the standard). As a consequence, the principles embodied in AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement have been applied to this reporting period (year ended 30 June 2013). Due to the nature and timing of the adoption (driven to legislation) the adoption of this standard has had no effect on previous reporting periods. Land under Roads In Western Australia, all land under roads is Crown Land, the responsibility for managing which, is vested in the local government. Effective as at 1 July 2008, Council elected not to recognise any value for land under roads acquired on or before 30 June This accords with the treatment available in Australian Accounting Standard AASB Land Under Roads and the fact Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 16(a)(i) prohibits local governments from recognising such land as an asset. In respect of land under roads acquired on or after 1 July 2008, as detailed above, Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 16(a)(i) prohibits local governments from recognising such land as an asset. Whilst such treatment is inconsistent with the requirements of AASB 1051, Local Government (Financial Management) Regulation 4(2) provides, in the event of such an inconsistency, the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations prevail. Consequently, any land under roads acquired on or after 1 July 2008 is not included as an asset of the Council. Depreciation of Non-Current Assets All non-current assets having a limited useful life are separately and systematically depreciated over their useful lives in a manner which reflects the consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in those assets. Assets are depreciated from the date of acquisition or, in respect of internally constructed assets, from the time the asset is completed and held ready for use. Depreciation is recognised on a straight-line basis, using an effective average rate. The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. The forecast financial statements assume an appropriate depreciation rate is being charged. On the basis of an appropriate depreciation rate being charged no material gains or losses on disposal of assets are forecast to occur. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. Intangible Assets Easements Due to legislative changes, Easements are required to be recognised as assets. They are initially recognised at cost and have an indefinite useful life. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

39 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Financial Instruments Classification Council classifies its investments in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-tomaturity investments and available-for-sale financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its investments at initial recognition and, in the case of assets classified as held-to-maturity, re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date. (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets. (ii) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance date which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the statement of financial position. (iii) Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Council s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. If the Council were to sell other than an insignificant amount of held-to-maturity financial assets, the whole category would be tainted and reclassified as available-for-sale. Heldto-maturity financial assets are included in noncurrent assets, except for those with maturities less than 12 months from the reporting date, which are classified as current assets. (iv) Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets, comprising principally marketable equity securities, are nonderivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance date. Investments are designated as available-for-sale if they do not have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments and management intends to hold them for the medium to long term. Recognition and Derecognition Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised on trade-date the date on which Council commits to purchase or sell the asset. Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss. Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or losses are initially recognised at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the forecast statement of comprehensive income. Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and Council has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. When securities classified as available-for-sale are sold, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in equity are included in the forecast statement of comprehensive income as gains and losses from investment securities. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

40 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Subsequent Measurement Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets at fair value through profit or loss category are presented in the forecast statement of comprehensive income within other income or other expenses in the period in which they arise. Dividend income from financial assets at fair value through profit and loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as part of revenue from continuing operations when the Council s right to receive payments is established. Changes in the fair value of other monetary and non-monetary securities classified as available-forsale are recognised in equity. Impairment Council assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of a security below its cost is considered as an indicator that the securities are impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss- measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit or loss is removed from equity and recognised in the forecast statement of comprehensive income. Impairment losses recognised in the statement of comprehensive income on equity instruments classified as available-for-sale are not reversed through the statement of comprehensive income. Estimation of Fair Value The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at balance date. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. The Council uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance date. These include the use of recent arm s length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models making maximum use of market inputs and relying as little as possible on entity-specific inputs. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for long-term debt instruments held. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments. The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Council for similar financial instruments. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

41 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Impairment In accordance with Australian Accounting Standards the Council's assets, other than inventories, are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication they may be impaired. At the end of each reporting period, the Council assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss at this point. Trade and Other Payables Trade payables and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of the financial year that are unpaid and arise when the Council becomes obliged to make future payments in respect of the purchase of these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Employee Benefits Provision is made for the Council s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increases and the probability that the employee may not satisfy vesting requirements. Borrowings Costs Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred except where they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. Where this is the case, they are capitalised as part of the cost of the particular asset. Provisions Provisions are recognised when: a) The Council has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; b) for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result; and c) that outflow can be reliably measured. Provisions are measured using the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

42 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Leases Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not legal ownership, are transferred to the company, are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual value. Leased assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. Lease payments under operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight line basis over the life of the lease term. Investments in Associates Associates are entitled in which the Council has significant influence through holding, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting power of the Council. Investments in associates are accounted for in the financial statements by applying the equity method of accounting, whereby the investment is initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the Council s share of net assets of the associated entity. In addition, the Council s share of the profit or loss of the associate entity is included in the Council s profit and loss. The carrying amount of the investment includes goodwill relating to the associate. Any discount on acquisition, whereby the Council s share of the net fair value of the associate exceeds the cost of investment, is recognised in profit and loss in the period in which the investment is acquired. Profits and losses resulting from transactions between the Council and the associate are eliminated to the extent of the Council s interest in the associate. Joint Venture The Shire has no current joint ventures. Joint ventures would be recognised in the financial statements by including its share of any assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the joint venture within the relevant items reported in the statement of financial position and operating statement of comprehensive financial position income. The Council s interests in joint venture entities are recorded using the equity method of accounting in the financial report. Where the Council contributes assets to the joint venture or if the Council purchases assets from the joint venture, only the portion of the gain or loss that is not attributable to the Council s share of the joint venture shall be recognised. The Council recognises the full amount of any loss when the contribution results in a reduction in the net realisable value of current assets or an impairment loss. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

43 Forecast Significant Accounting Policies Rates, Grants, Donations and Other Contributions Rates, grants, donations and other contributions are recognised as revenues when the local government obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions. Control over assets acquired from rates is obtained at the commencement of the rating period or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. Where contributions recognised as revenues during the reporting period were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period, those conditions are forecast to be discharged as at the reporting date. Superannuation The Council contributes to a number of Superannuation Funds on behalf of employees. All funds to which the Council contributes are defined contribution plans. Rounding Off Figures All figures shown in this forecast financial statements, are rounded to the nearest dollar. Comparative Figures Where required, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation for the current financial year. Current and Non-Current Classification In the determination of whether an asset or liability is current or non-current, consideration is given to the time when each asset or liability is expected to be settled. The asset or liability is classified as current if it is expected to be settled within the next 12 months, being the Council s operational cycle. In the case of liabilities where the Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months, such as vested long service leave, the liability is classified as current even if not expected to be settled within the next 12 months. Inventories held for trading are classified as current even if not expected to be realised in the next 12 months except for land held for resale where it is held as non-current based on Council s intentions to release for sale. New Accounting Standards and Interpretations for application in Future Periods Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted by the Council for the forecast annual reporting periods. The Council assessments of these new/amended standards and interpretations have been considered and are not considered to have any material effect, or impact on Council with the exception of the introduction of AASB13. AASB 13 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. AASB 13 requires: -Inputs to all fair value measurements to be categorised in accordance with a fair value hierarchy; and -Enhanced disclosures regarding all assets and liabilities (including, but not limited to financial assets and financial liabilities) measured at fair value. AASB 13 will have particular relevance to the process of the Council adopting fair value methodology in relation to its assets as mandated from 1 July Apart from the changes in value in relation to assets to be revalued (which are mandated by legislation and not changes to the standard) it is not expected to significantly impact the Council as the framework embodied in AASB 13 does not differ significantly from that which is present in existing standards. Amendments to the legislation requires the phasing in of fair value over the next three years, it is not possible to estimate the likely amount of the revaluations. Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

44 Other Matters Reliance The professional advice and opinion in this report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the Shire of Ashburton and for the purposes specified in our letter of engagement. This report is supplied in good faith and reflects the knowledge, expertise and experience of the engagement consultant and is based on the information and representations provided by the Shire of Ashburton. We accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the report, other than the Shire of Ashburton. Disclaimer The services provided in terms of this engagement comprise an advisory engagement, which is not subject to assurance or other standards issued by the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standard Board and, consequently no opinions or conclusions are intended to convey assurance either expressed or implied. UHY Haines Norton, Perth, a Perth based partnership of trusts ( the Firm ), carries on business separately and independently from other UHY Haines Norton member firms around Australia and New Zealand and UHY member firms worldwide. UHY Haines Norton is a member of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited, a UK company, and forms part of the international UHY network of legally independent accounting and consulting firms. UHY is the brand name for the UHY international network. The services described herein are provided by the Firm and not by UHY or any other member firm of UHY. Neither UHY nor any member of UHY has any liability for service provided by other members. Copyright Chartered Accountants ABN Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

45 Statement 1 - Forecast Statement of Comprehensive Income 2015 to 2030 by Nature or Type Base $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Revenues Rates 12,764,341 24,562,810 31,203,683 23,985,223 24,545,916 25,234,051 25,910,296 26,609,874 27,328,341 28,066,206 28,823,995 29,602,242 30,401,504 31,222,345 32,065,348 32,931,112 33,820,253 34,733,400 Operating grants, subsidies and contributions 6,260,718 4,245,291 7,061,228 7,209,776 7,404,440 7,604,358 7,809,674 8,020,534 8,237,088 8,459,488 8,687,897 8,922,469 9,163,378 9,410,787 9,664,879 9,925,832 10,193,830 10,469,063 Fees and charges 17,769,707 19,110,703 14,101,120 16,636,218 14,587,863 10,533,937 10,741,875 10,955,425 11,174,738 11,400,979 11,632,333 11,870,923 9,282,358 9,532,981 9,790,368 10,054,706 10,326,185 10,604,995 Service charges Interest earnings 525, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,518 Other revenue 2,541,411 5,297, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,128 39,861,505 53,611,078 53,235,949 49,037,132 47,736,369 44,477,212 45,582,137 46,717,521 47,900,503 49,116,397 50,364,099 51,583,933 50,055,599 51,393,975 52,779,670 54,202,745 55,664,215 57,165,104 Expenses Employee costs (10,522,106) (12,123,340) (14,096,482) ( 13,804,192) ( 14,849,326) ( 15,250,250) ( 15,671,998) ( 16,095,136) ( 16,559,706) ( 17,016,815) ( 17,476,275) ( 17,958,133) ( 18,453,007) ( 18,956,240) ( 19,478,057) ( 20,004,969) ( 20,565,101) ( 21,120,359) Materials and contracts (16,357,615) (13,004,881) (15,391,120) ( 15,584,185) ( 17,139,128) ( 17,132,522) ( 17,594,758) ( 17,831,053) ( 18,356,172) ( 18,846,473) ( 19,345,036) ( 19,866,036) ( 19,975,120) ( 20,515,432) ( 21,074,347) ( 21,644,352) ( 22,230,261) ( 22,830,470) Utility charges (electricity, gas, water etc.) (545,466) (880,107) (1,263,419) ( 1,147,261) ( 1,604,522) ( 1,647,843) ( 1,697,335) ( 1,743,162) ( 1,800,231) ( 1,848,835) ( 1,898,757) ( 1,955,016) ( 2,012,799) ( 2,067,640) ( 2,126,465) ( 2,183,877) ( 2,242,842) ( 2,303,402) Depreciation on non-current assets (7,811,928) (7,843,834) (8,296,382) ( 10,014,151) ( 10,854,870) ( 11,502,501) ( 11,881,591) ( 12,400,937) ( 12,863,444) ( 13,346,359) ( 13,854,624) ( 14,404,950) ( 14,979,797) ( 15,467,246) ( 14,719,279) ( 14,845,050) ( 15,395,498) ( 15,061,339) Interest expense (227,337) (203,448) (177,658) ( 392,519) ( 441,292) ( 387,863) ( 334,980) ( 279,360) ( 222,757) ( 168,888) ( 127,606) ( 85,536) ( 45,024) ( 7,150) Insurance expense (1,106,093) (1,062,522) (1,291,745) ( 1,294,254) ( 1,395,198) ( 1,432,872) ( 1,473,659) ( 1,513,468) ( 1,556,332) ( 1,599,553) ( 1,643,243) ( 1,692,614) ( 1,738,811) ( 1,785,854) ( 1,834,074) ( 1,883,593) ( 1,934,647) ( 1,986,886) Other expenditure (259,144) (391,431) (800,146) ( 821,753) ( 843,943) ( 866,730) ( 890,133) ( 914,164) ( 938,838) ( 964,189) ( 990,221) ( 1,016,960) ( 1,044,422) ( 1,072,618) ( 1,101,575) ( 1,131,317) ( 1,161,861) ( 1,193,239) (36,829,689) (35,509,563) (41,316,952) ( 43,058,315) ( 47,128,279) ( 48,220,581) ( 49,544,454) ( 50,777,280) ( 52,297,480) ( 53,791,112) ( 55,335,762) ( 56,979,245) ( 58,248,980) ( 59,872,180) ( 60,333,797) ( 61,693,158) ( 63,530,210) ( 64,495,695) 3,031,816 18,101,515 11,918,997 5,978, ,090 ( 3,743,369) ( 3,962,317) ( 4,059,759) ( 4,396,977) ( 4,674,715) ( 4,971,663) ( 5,395,312) ( 8,193,381) ( 8,478,205) ( 7,554,127) ( 7,490,413) ( 7,865,995) ( 7,330,591) Non-Operating grants, subsidies and contributions 24,155,702 19,997,557 33,248,004 18,100,000 10,400,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Profit on disposal of assets 5,598,100 4,181, , Loss on asset disposal (789,421) (229,177) (1,099,132) NET RESULT 31,996,197 42,051,053 44,269,731 24,078,817 11,008,090 ( 843,369) ( 1,062,317) ( 1,159,759) ( 2,896,977) ( 3,174,715) ( 3,471,663) ( 3,895,312) ( 6,693,381) ( 6,978,205) ( 6,054,127) ( 7,490,413) ( 7,865,995) ( 7,330,591) Other Comprehensive Income 681, ,917,863 7,888,940 8,435,989 8,616,189 8,797,981 8,948,891 9,069,504 9,186,076 9,356,837 9,477,530 9,630,613 10,308,681 10,476,097 10,579,381 10,695,298 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 32,678,102 42,051,053 44,269,731 30,996,680 18,897,030 7,592,620 7,553,872 7,638,222 6,051,914 5,894,789 5,714,413 5,461,525 2,784,149 2,652,408 4,254,554 2,985,684 2,713,386 3,364,707 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

46 Statement 2 - Forecast Statement of Comprehensive Income 2015 to 2030 by Program Base $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Revenues Governance 806,793 5,129, , , , , , , , , , , , ,411 1,009,963 1,037,232 1,065,239 1,093,998 General Purpose Funding 17,549,824 27,228,806 36,397,378 29,633,711 30,306,587 31,024,627 31,842,814 32,683,718 33,564,271 34,468,565 35,397,245 36,288,461 37,256,227 38,249,024 39,279,808 40,338,387 41,425,516 42,541,961 Law, Order, Public Safety 103, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,055 Health 175, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,677 Education & Welfare 231, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,565 Housing 311, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,860 Community Amenities 4,832,541 3,987,246 4,620,491 4,745,245 5,021,769 5,157,356 5,296,604 5,439,612 5,586,482 5,737,315 5,892,224 6,051,312 6,214,696 6,382,493 6,554,820 6,731,800 6,913,557 7,100,223 Recreation and Culture 2,525,751 1,377, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,839 Transport 2,212,470 6,628,413 7,544,783 10,180,768 7,439,996 3,193,074 3,202,807 3,212,803 3,223,069 3,234,612 3,245,467 3,257, , , , , , ,685 Economic Services 2,428,676 6,375,161 2,252,970 1,582,027 1,994,460 2,048,310 2,103,616 2,160,415 2,218,750 2,278,655 2,340,182 2,403,366 2,468,258 2,534,901 2,603,342 2,673,633 2,745,822 2,819,960 Other Property and Services 8,683,680 2,061, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,221 1,025,174 1,052,854 1,081,281 39,861,505 53,611,078 53,235,949 49,037,132 47,736,369 44,477,212 45,582,137 46,717,521 47,900,503 49,116,397 50,364,099 51,583,933 50,055,599 51,393,975 52,779,670 54,202,745 55,664,215 57,165,104 Expenses Excluding Finance Costs Governance (4,397,287) (4,217,807) (5,078,963) ( 5,252,492) ( 5,408,205) ( 5,562,867) ( 5,714,728) ( 5,873,857) ( 6,035,560) ( 6,201,824) ( 6,372,877) ( 6,549,234) ( 6,730,597) ( 6,914,338) ( 7,072,626) ( 7,256,966) ( 7,456,553) ( 7,639,612) General Purpose Funding (150,700) (125,958) (55,936) ( 57,446) ( 58,997) ( 60,589) ( 62,225) ( 63,905) ( 65,630) ( 67,402) ( 69,222) ( 71,090) ( 73,010) ( 74,981) ( 77,005) ( 79,085) ( 81,221) ( 83,414) Law, Order, Public Safety (875,254) (1,030,751) (932,643) ( 976,250) ( 1,009,646) ( 1,041,272) ( 1,070,227) ( 1,101,566) ( 1,132,888) ( 1,165,143) ( 1,198,430) ( 1,232,964) ( 1,268,553) ( 1,303,823) ( 1,324,648) ( 1,357,063) ( 1,395,551) ( 1,423,982) Health (729,226) (765,678) (1,221,590) ( 1,256,825) ( 1,291,620) ( 1,327,028) ( 1,362,957) ( 1,400,056) ( 1,438,053) ( 1,477,086) ( 1,517,190) ( 1,558,421) ( 1,600,778) ( 1,644,122) ( 1,686,757) ( 1,731,892) ( 1,778,876) ( 1,825,776) Education & Welfare (544,084) (393,449) 0 ( 112,075) ( 115,102) ( 118,209) ( 121,400) ( 124,677) ( 128,043) ( 136,700) ( 140,391) ( 144,182) ( 148,075) ( 152,073) ( 156,178) ( 160,394) ( 164,725) ( 169,173) Housing (434,780) (560,355) (724,027) ( 774,983) ( 807,900) ( 837,167) ( 861,211) ( 661,210) ( 681,742) ( 703,000) ( 725,093) ( 748,372) ( 772,484) ( 795,088) ( 792,048) ( 807,722) ( 832,676) ( 839,395) Community Amenities (5,284,687) (5,009,724) (6,666,592) ( 6,764,300) ( 7,540,021) ( 7,759,321) ( 7,971,855) ( 8,195,895) ( 8,422,839) ( 8,656,266) ( 8,896,546) ( 9,144,567) ( 9,399,716) ( 9,657,183) ( 9,866,250) ( 10,120,596) ( 10,400,485) ( 10,648,053) Recreation and Culture (5,723,499) (5,794,376) (8,455,143) ( 8,874,435) ( 10,176,248) ( 10,486,552) ( 10,803,552) ( 11,115,143) ( 11,428,056) ( 11,750,208) ( 12,082,310) ( 12,426,207) ( 12,780,360) ( 13,133,742) ( 13,371,478) ( 13,705,267) ( 14,090,315) ( 14,395,573) Transport (8,534,150) (8,188,258) (11,075,762) ( 13,175,780) ( 13,365,449) ( 13,511,077) ( 13,914,776) ( 14,421,482) ( 14,988,057) ( 15,490,609) ( 16,005,054) ( 16,582,203) ( 16,751,362) ( 17,269,739) ( 16,918,618) ( 17,182,719) ( 17,775,598) ( 17,718,110) Economic Services (2,030,125) (3,255,017) (4,720,405) ( 2,226,761) ( 3,591,715) ( 3,691,129) ( 3,791,255) ( 3,894,984) ( 4,001,026) ( 4,109,989) ( 4,221,983) ( 4,337,188) ( 4,455,568) ( 4,576,435) ( 4,691,983) ( 4,816,803) ( 4,947,889) ( 5,076,323) Other Property and Services (7,898,560) (5,964,742) (2,208,233) ( 3,194,449) ( 3,322,084) ( 3,437,507) ( 3,535,288) ( 3,645,145) ( 3,752,829) ( 3,863,997) ( 3,979,060) ( 4,099,281) ( 4,223,453) ( 4,343,506) ( 4,376,206) ( 4,474,651) ( 4,606,321) ( 4,676,284) (36,602,352) (35,306,115) (41,139,294) ( 42,665,796) ( 46,686,987) ( 47,832,718) ( 49,209,474) ( 50,497,920) ( 52,074,723) ( 53,622,224) ( 55,208,156) ( 56,893,709) ( 58,203,956) ( 59,865,030) ( 60,333,797) ( 61,693,158) ( 63,530,210) ( 64,495,695) Finance Costs Law, order, public safety (2,900) (614) Housing (176,902) (163,905) (141,700) ( 125,122) ( 107,551) ( 88,928) ( 69,190) ( 48,272) ( 26,101) ( 7,613) ( 3,347) Community amenities ( 141,110) ( 129,287) ( 116,927) ( 104,004) ( 90,492) ( 76,367) ( 61,598) ( 46,157) ( 30,014) ( 13,136) Recreation and culture (14,669) (11,048) (11,222) ( 43,086) ( 70,744) ( 62,961) ( 54,797) ( 46,231) ( 39,144) ( 32,374) ( 25,295) ( 17,895) ( 10,157) ( 2,068) Transport (32,866) (27,881) (24,736) ( 20,201) ( 15,353) ( 11,268) ( 10,269) ( 9,207) ( 8,075) ( 6,871) ( 5,588) ( 4,223) ( 2,770) ( 1,222) Other property and services ( 63,000) ( 118,357) ( 107,779) ( 96,720) ( 85,158) ( 73,070) ( 60,432) ( 47,219) ( 33,404) ( 18,961) ( 3,860) (227,337) (203,448) (177,658) ( 392,519) ( 441,292) ( 387,863) ( 334,980) ( 279,360) ( 222,757) ( 168,888) ( 127,606) ( 85,536) ( 45,024) ( 7,150) Non Operating Grants, Subsidies and Contributions Governance 0 0 2,000, Law, order, public safety 0 422, Health 0 0 2,000, Education and welfare 0 1,500, , Housing ,500,000 1,376, ,500, Community amenities 1,197, , ,000 11,000, ,630 1,500, ,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Recreation and culture 997,169 4,185,954 14,515,000 2,300,000 8,000, , ,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Transport 21,960,967 13,568,018 14,433,004 2,000,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400, Economic services 0 20, Other property and services ,000,000 1,000, ,155,702 19,997,557 33,248,004 18,100,000 10,400,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Profit/(Loss) on Disposal of Assets Governance (184,167) (93,576) Law, order, public safety (6,364) (1,250) Housing (1,640) 0 200, Community amenities 708, Recreation and culture (370,074) (607) Transport (116,242) (58,635) (97,270) Other property and services 4,778,304 4,106,049 (1,000,000) ,808,679 3,951,981 (897,270) NET RESULT 31,996,197 42,051,053 44,269,731 24,078,817 11,008,090 ( 843,369) ( 1,062,317) ( 1,159,759) ( 2,896,977) ( 3,174,715) ( 3,471,663) ( 3,895,312) ( 6,693,381) ( 6,978,205) ( 6,054,127) ( 7,490,413) ( 7,865,995) ( 7,330,591) Other Comprehensive Income 681, ,917,863 7,888,940 8,435,989 8,616,189 8,797,981 8,948,891 9,069,504 9,186,076 9,356,837 9,477,530 9,630,613 10,308,681 10,476,097 10,579,381 10,695,298 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 32,678,102 42,051,053 44,269,731 30,996,680 18,897,030 7,592,620 7,553,872 7,638,222 6,051,914 5,894,789 5,714,413 5,461,525 2,784,149 2,652,408 4,254,554 2,985,684 2,713,386 3,364,707 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

47 Statement 3 - Forecast Statement of Financial Position June June 14 Base 30 June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June 30 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ CURRENT ASSETS Unrestricted Cash and Equivalents 2,043,466 10,428, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,791 Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent 11,409,969 23,848,396 29,143,840 27,672,437 25,949,358 26,098,094 26,072,905 26,724,727 27,392,846 28,077,667 26,279,609 26,532,368 26,748,120 27,416,822 28,102,244 28,804,800 29,524,921 30,263,044 Trade and Other Receivables 9,360,773 4,803,719 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 Inventories 156, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,768 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 22,970,767 39,278,164 33,398,888 31,927,485 30,204,406 30,353,142 30,327,953 30,979,775 31,647,894 32,332,715 30,534,657 30,787,416 31,003,168 31,671,870 32,357,292 33,059,848 33,779,969 34,518,092 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Other Receivables Inventories 232, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,656 Property Plant and Equipment 47,251,403 86,388, ,854, ,265, ,263, ,846, ,225, ,983, ,731, ,510, ,504, ,170, ,323, ,514, ,387, ,552, ,436, ,685,660 Infrastructure 119,961, ,036, ,650, ,176, ,747, ,568, ,674, ,775, ,248, ,799, ,395, ,056, ,551, ,054, ,751, ,869, ,978, ,355,944 TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 167,445, ,830, ,910, ,848, ,417, ,820, ,305, ,164, ,385, ,715, ,305, ,633, ,280, ,975, ,544, ,827, ,820, ,447,260 TOTAL ASSETS 190,416, ,108, ,309, ,775, ,621, ,173, ,633, ,144, ,033, ,047, ,840, ,420, ,283, ,647, ,901, ,887, ,600, ,965,352 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables 12,303,721 4,698,812 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 4,255,048 Current Portion of Long-term Liabilities 1,556,916 1,540,356 1,128,925 1,050,959 1,040,671 1,093,554 1,127,591 1,162, , , , , , Provisions 825, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,383 TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 14,685,955 7,114,861 6,262,356 6,184,390 6,174,102 6,226,985 6,261,022 6,296,042 6,014,298 6,055,580 6,014,244 6,054,756 5,422,360 5,133,431 5,133,431 5,133,431 5,133,431 5,133,431 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Long-term Borrowings 4,597,892 3,282,536 4,770,915 8,318,510 7,277,839 6,184,285 5,056,694 3,894,083 3,013,216 2,091,067 1,210, , Provisions 117, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,672 TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,715,474 3,394,208 4,882,587 8,430,182 7,389,511 6,295,957 5,168,366 4,005,755 3,124,888 2,202,739 1,321, , , , , , , ,672 TOTAL LIABILITIES 19,401,429 10,509,069 11,144,943 14,614,572 13,563,613 12,522,942 11,429,388 10,301,797 9,139,186 8,258,319 7,336,170 6,455,357 5,534,032 5,245,103 5,245,103 5,245,103 5,245,103 5,245,103 NET ASSETS 171,015, ,599, ,164, ,160, ,058, ,650, ,204, ,842, ,894, ,789, ,503, ,965, ,749, ,401, ,656, ,642, ,355, ,720,249 EQUITY Retained Surplus 160,336, ,386, ,655, ,206, ,937, ,945, ,908, ,096, ,531, ,671, ,998, ,850, ,941, ,294, ,554, ,361, ,775, ,706,803 Reserves - Cash Backed 9,996,395 23,848,396 29,143,840 27,672,437 25,949,358 26,098,094 26,072,905 26,724,727 27,392,846 28,077,667 26,279,609 26,532,368 26,748,120 27,416,822 28,102,244 28,804,800 29,524,921 30,263,044 Reserves - Revaluation 681,905 47,364,532 47,364,532 54,282,395 62,171,335 70,607,324 79,223,513 88,021,494 96,970, ,039, ,225, ,582, ,060, ,690, ,999, ,475, ,055, ,750,402 TOTAL EQUITY 171,015, ,599, ,164, ,160, ,058, ,650, ,204, ,842, ,894, ,789, ,503, ,965, ,749, ,401, ,656, ,642, ,355, ,720,249 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

48 Statement 4 - Forecast Statement of Changes in Equity June June 14 Base 30 June June June June June June June June June June June June June June June 30 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ RETAINED SURPLUS Opening Balance 130,221, ,187, ,681, ,655, ,206, ,937, ,945, ,908, ,096, ,531, ,671, ,998, ,850, ,941, ,294, ,554, ,361, ,775,517 Net Result 31,996,197 42,051,053 44,269,731 24,078,817 11,008,090 ( 843,369) ( 1,062,317) ( 1,159,759) ( 2,896,977) ( 3,174,715) ( 3,471,663) ( 3,895,312) ( 6,693,381) ( 6,978,205) ( 6,054,127) ( 7,490,413) ( 7,865,995) ( 7,330,591) Amount transferred (to)/from Reserves (1,881,143) (13,852,001) (5,295,444) 1,471,403 1,723,079 ( 148,736) 25,189 ( 651,822) ( 668,119) ( 684,821) 1,798,058 ( 252,759) ( 215,752) ( 668,702) ( 685,422) ( 702,556) ( 720,121) ( 738,123) Closing Balance 160,336, ,386, ,655, ,206, ,937, ,945, ,908, ,096, ,531, ,671, ,998, ,850, ,941, ,294, ,554, ,361, ,775, ,706,803 RESERVES - CASH/INVESTMENT BACKED Opening Balance 8,115,252 9,996,395 23,848,396 29,143,840 27,672,437 25,949,358 26,098,094 26,072,905 26,724,727 27,392,846 28,077,667 26,279,609 26,532,368 26,748,120 27,416,822 28,102,244 28,804,800 29,524,921 Amount transferred to/(from) Retained Surplus 1,881,143 13,852,001 5,295,444 ( 1,471,403) ( 1,723,079) 148,736 ( 25,189) 651, , ,821 ( 1,798,058) 252, , , , , , ,123 Closing Balance 9,996,395 23,848,396 29,143,840 27,672,437 25,949,358 26,098,094 26,072,905 26,724,727 27,392,846 28,077,667 26,279,609 26,532,368 26,748,120 27,416,822 28,102,244 28,804,800 29,524,921 30,263,044 ASSET REVALUATION RESERVES Opening Balance 0 47,364,532 47,364,532 47,364,532 54,282,395 62,171,335 70,607,324 79,223,513 88,021,494 96,970, ,039, ,225, ,582, ,060, ,690, ,999, ,475, ,055,104 Total Other Comprehensive Income 681, ,917,863 7,888,940 8,435,989 8,616,189 8,797,981 8,948,891 9,069,504 9,186,076 9,356,837 9,477,530 9,630,613 10,308,681 10,476,097 10,579,381 10,695,298 Closing Balance 681,905 47,364,532 47,364,532 54,282,395 62,171,335 70,607,324 79,223,513 88,021,494 96,970, ,039, ,225, ,582, ,060, ,690, ,999, ,475, ,055, ,750,402 TOTAL EQUITY 171,015, ,599, ,164, ,160, ,058, ,650, ,204, ,842, ,894, ,789, ,503, ,965, ,749, ,401, ,656, ,642, ,355, ,720,249 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

49 Statement 5 - Forecast Statement of Cashflows $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Cash Flows From Operating Activities Receipts Rates 23,985,223 24,545,916 25,234,051 25,910,296 26,609,874 27,328,341 28,066,206 28,823,995 29,602,242 30,401,504 31,222,345 32,065,348 32,931,112 33,820,253 34,733,400 Operating grants, subsidies and contributions 7,209,776 7,404,440 7,604,358 7,809,674 8,020,534 8,237,088 8,459,488 8,687,897 8,922,469 9,163,378 9,410,787 9,664,879 9,925,832 10,193,830 10,469,063 Fees and Charges 16,636,218 14,587,863 10,533,937 10,741,875 10,955,425 11,174,738 11,400,979 11,632,333 11,870,923 9,282,358 9,532,981 9,790,368 10,054,706 10,326,185 10,604,995 Interest Earnings 794, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,518 Other Revenue 411, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,128 49,037,132 47,736,369 44,477,212 45,582,137 46,717,521 47,900,503 49,116,397 50,364,099 51,583,933 50,055,599 51,393,975 52,779,670 54,202,745 55,664,215 57,165,104 Payments Employee Costs ( 13,804,192) ( 14,849,326) ( 15,250,250) ( 15,671,998) ( 16,095,136) ( 16,559,706) ( 17,016,815) ( 17,476,275) ( 17,958,133) ( 18,453,007) ( 18,956,240) ( 19,478,057) ( 20,004,969) ( 20,565,101) ( 21,120,359) Materials and Contracts ( 15,584,185) ( 17,139,128) ( 17,132,522) ( 17,594,758) ( 17,831,053) ( 18,356,172) ( 18,846,473) ( 19,345,036) ( 19,866,036) ( 19,975,120) ( 20,515,432) ( 21,074,347) ( 21,644,352) ( 22,230,261) ( 22,830,470) Utility Charges ( 1,147,261) ( 1,604,522) ( 1,647,843) ( 1,697,335) ( 1,743,162) ( 1,800,231) ( 1,848,835) ( 1,898,757) ( 1,955,016) ( 2,012,799) ( 2,067,640) ( 2,126,465) ( 2,183,877) ( 2,242,842) ( 2,303,402) Interest expenses ( 392,519) ( 441,292) ( 387,863) ( 334,980) ( 279,360) ( 222,757) ( 168,888) ( 127,606) ( 85,536) ( 45,024) ( 7,150) Insurance Expenses ( 1,294,254) ( 1,395,198) ( 1,432,872) ( 1,473,659) ( 1,513,468) ( 1,556,332) ( 1,599,553) ( 1,643,243) ( 1,692,614) ( 1,738,811) ( 1,785,854) ( 1,834,074) ( 1,883,593) ( 1,934,647) ( 1,986,886) Other Expenditure ( 821,753) ( 843,943) ( 866,730) ( 890,133) ( 914,164) ( 938,838) ( 964,189) ( 990,221) ( 1,016,960) ( 1,044,422) ( 1,072,618) ( 1,101,575) ( 1,131,317) ( 1,161,861) ( 1,193,239) ( 33,044,164) ( 36,273,409) ( 36,718,080) ( 37,662,863) ( 38,376,343) ( 39,434,036) ( 40,444,753) ( 41,481,138) ( 42,574,295) ( 43,269,183) ( 44,404,934) ( 45,614,518) ( 46,848,108) ( 48,134,712) ( 49,434,356) Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities 15,992,968 11,462,960 7,759,132 7,919,274 8,341,178 8,466,467 8,671,644 8,882,961 9,009,638 6,786,416 6,989,041 7,165,152 7,354,637 7,529,503 7,730,748 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Payments for Purchase of Property, Plant & Equipment ( 27,772,000) ( 15,044,980) ( 4,597,225) ( 4,279,390) ( 4,554,638) ( 3,976,572) ( 4,951,918) ( 5,368,723) ( 5,534,100) ( 3,121,277) ( 3,849,657) ( 5,806,988) ( 4,929,363) ( 4,735,287) ( 4,668,870) Payments for Construction of Infrastructure ( 12,000,000) ( 8,200,000) ( 5,700,000) ( 6,205,369) ( 5,420,127) ( 4,969,165) ( 4,246,038) ( 6,522,647) ( 4,769,976) ( 4,844,314) ( 4,106,353) ( 3,585,844) ( 2,323,968) ( 2,680,495) ( 2,323,755) Non-Operating Grants, Subsidies and Contributions 18,100,000 10,400,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Proceeds from Sale of Plant & Equipment 738, , , , , , , , , , ,600 1,413, , ,400 0 Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities ( 20,934,000) ( 12,135,080) ( 6,569,725) ( 6,850,909) ( 6,561,765) ( 6,635,737) ( 7,105,956) ( 9,758,870) ( 7,876,066) ( 5,649,339) ( 6,031,410) ( 6,479,730) ( 6,652,081) ( 6,809,382) ( 6,992,625) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Repayment of Debentures ( 830,371) ( 1,050,959) ( 1,040,671) ( 1,093,554) ( 1,127,591) ( 1,162,611) ( 880,867) ( 922,149) ( 880,813) ( 921,325) ( 288,929) Proceeds from New Debentures 4,300, Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities 3,469,629 ( 1,050,959) ( 1,040,671) ( 1,093,554) ( 1,127,591) ( 1,162,611) ( 880,867) ( 922,149) ( 880,813) ( 921,325) ( 288,929) Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held ( 1,471,403) ( 1,723,079) 148,736 ( 25,189) 651, , ,821 ( 1,798,058) 252, , , , , , ,123 Cash at Beginning of Year 30,039,631 28,568,228 26,845,149 26,993,885 26,968,696 27,620,518 28,288,637 28,973,458 27,175,400 27,428,159 27,643,911 28,312,613 28,998,035 29,700,591 30,420,712 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of Year 28,568,228 26,845,149 26,993,885 26,968,696 27,620,518 28,288,637 28,973,458 27,175,400 27,428,159 27,643,911 28,312,613 28,998,035 29,700,591 30,420,712 31,158,835 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

50 Statement 6 - Forecast Statement of Funding FUNDING FROM OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Revenues Rates 23,985,223 24,545,916 25,234,051 25,910,296 26,609,874 27,328,341 28,066,206 28,823,995 29,602,242 30,401,504 31,222,345 32,065,348 32,931,112 33,820,253 34,733,400 Operating grants, subsidies and contributions 7,209,776 7,404,440 7,604,358 7,809,674 8,020,534 8,237,088 8,459,488 8,687,897 8,922,469 9,163,378 9,410,787 9,664,879 9,925,832 10,193,830 10,469,063 Profit on asset disposal Fees and charges 16,636,218 14,587,863 10,533,937 10,741,875 10,955,425 11,174,738 11,400,979 11,632,333 11,870,923 9,282,358 9,532,981 9,790,368 10,054,706 10,326,185 10,604,995 Service charges Interest earnings 794, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,518 Other revenue 411, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,128 49,037,132 47,736,369 44,477,212 45,582,137 46,717,521 47,900,503 49,116,397 50,364,099 51,583,933 50,055,599 51,393,975 52,779,670 54,202,745 55,664,215 57,165,104 Expenses Employee costs ( 13,804,192) ( 14,849,326) ( 15,250,250) ( 15,671,998) ( 16,095,136) ( 16,559,706) ( 17,016,815) ( 17,476,275) ( 17,958,133) ( 18,453,007) ( 18,956,240) ( 19,478,057) ( 20,004,969) ( 20,565,101) ( 21,120,359) Materials and contracts ( 15,584,185) ( 17,139,128) ( 17,132,522) ( 17,594,758) ( 17,831,053) ( 18,356,172) ( 18,846,473) ( 19,345,036) ( 19,866,036) ( 19,975,120) ( 20,515,432) ( 21,074,347) ( 21,644,352) ( 22,230,261) ( 22,830,470) Utility charges (electricity, gas, water etc.) ( 1,147,261) ( 1,604,522) ( 1,647,843) ( 1,697,335) ( 1,743,162) ( 1,800,231) ( 1,848,835) ( 1,898,757) ( 1,955,016) ( 2,012,799) ( 2,067,640) ( 2,126,465) ( 2,183,877) ( 2,242,842) ( 2,303,402) Depreciation on non-current assets ( 10,014,151) ( 10,854,870) ( 11,502,501) ( 11,881,591) ( 12,400,937) ( 12,863,444) ( 13,346,359) ( 13,854,624) ( 14,404,950) ( 14,979,797) ( 15,467,246) ( 14,719,279) ( 14,845,050) ( 15,395,498) ( 15,061,339) Loss on asset disposal Interest expense ( 392,519) ( 441,292) ( 387,863) ( 334,980) ( 279,360) ( 222,757) ( 168,888) ( 127,606) ( 85,536) ( 45,024) ( 7,150) Insurance expense ( 1,294,254) ( 1,395,198) ( 1,432,872) ( 1,473,659) ( 1,513,468) ( 1,556,332) ( 1,599,553) ( 1,643,243) ( 1,692,614) ( 1,738,811) ( 1,785,854) ( 1,834,074) ( 1,883,593) ( 1,934,647) ( 1,986,886) Other expenditure ( 821,753) ( 843,943) ( 866,730) ( 890,133) ( 914,164) ( 938,838) ( 964,189) ( 990,221) ( 1,016,960) ( 1,044,422) ( 1,072,618) ( 1,101,575) ( 1,131,317) ( 1,161,861) ( 1,193,239) ( 43,058,315) ( 47,128,279) ( 48,220,581) ( 49,544,454) ( 50,777,280) ( 52,297,480) ( 53,791,112) ( 55,335,762) ( 56,979,245) ( 58,248,980) ( 59,872,180) ( 60,333,797) ( 61,693,158) ( 63,530,210) ( 64,495,695) 5,978, ,090 ( 3,743,369) ( 3,962,317) ( 4,059,759) ( 4,396,977) ( 4,674,715) ( 4,971,663) ( 5,395,312) ( 8,193,381) ( 8,478,205) ( 7,554,127) ( 7,490,413) ( 7,865,995) ( 7,330,591) Funding Position Adjustments Depreciation on non-current assets 10,014,151 10,854,870 11,502,501 11,881,591 12,400,937 12,863,444 13,346,359 13,854,624 14,404,950 14,979,797 15,467,246 14,719,279 14,845,050 15,395,498 15,061,339 Net profit and losses on disposal Movement in employee benefit provisions Write-off of assets Net Funding From Operational Activities 15,992,968 11,462,960 7,759,132 7,919,274 8,341,178 8,466,467 8,671,644 8,882,961 9,009,638 6,786,416 6,989,041 7,165,152 7,354,637 7,529,503 7,730,748 FUNDING FROM CAPITAL ACTIVITIES Inflows Proceeds on disposal 738, , , , , , , , , , ,600 1,413, , ,400 0 Non-operating grants, subsidies and contributions 18,100,000 10,400,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Outflows Purchase of land held for resale Purchase of property plant and equipment ( 27,772,000) ( 15,044,980) ( 4,597,225) ( 4,279,390) ( 4,554,638) ( 3,976,572) ( 4,951,918) ( 5,368,723) ( 5,534,100) ( 3,121,277) ( 3,849,657) ( 5,806,988) ( 4,929,363) ( 4,735,287) ( 4,668,870) Purchase of infrastructure ( 12,000,000) ( 8,200,000) ( 5,700,000) ( 6,205,369) ( 5,420,127) ( 4,969,165) ( 4,246,038) ( 6,522,647) ( 4,769,976) ( 4,844,314) ( 4,106,353) ( 3,585,844) ( 2,323,968) ( 2,680,495) ( 2,323,755) Net Funding From Capital Activities ( 20,934,000) ( 12,135,080) ( 6,569,725) ( 6,850,909) ( 6,561,765) ( 6,635,737) ( 7,105,956) ( 9,758,870) ( 7,876,066) ( 5,649,339) ( 6,031,410) ( 6,479,730) ( 6,652,081) ( 6,809,382) ( 6,992,625) FUNDING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Inflows Transfer from reserves 8,200,000 5,853, , , ,500,000 1,000, , New borrowings 4,300, Self supporting loan Outflows Transfer to reserves ( 6,728,597) ( 4,129,921) ( 648,736) ( 652,453) ( 651,822) ( 668,119) ( 684,821) ( 701,942) ( 1,252,759) ( 663,310) ( 668,702) ( 685,422) ( 702,556) ( 720,121) ( 738,123) Advances to community groups Repayment of past borrowings ( 830,371) ( 1,050,959) ( 1,040,671) ( 1,093,554) ( 1,127,591) ( 1,162,611) ( 880,867) ( 922,149) ( 880,813) ( 921,325) ( 288,929) Net Funding From Financing Activities 4,941, ,120 ( 1,189,407) ( 1,068,365) ( 1,779,413) ( 1,830,730) ( 1,565,688) 875,909 ( 1,133,572) ( 1,137,077) ( 957,631) ( 685,422) ( 702,556) ( 720,121) ( 738,123) Estimated Surplus/Deficit July 1 B/Fwd Estimated Surplus/Deficit June 30 C/Fwd Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

51 Statement 7 - Forecast Statement of Net Current Asset Composition $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Estimated Surplus/Deficit July 1 B/Fwd CURRENT ASSETS Unrestricted Cash and Equivalents 895, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,791 Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent 27,672,437 25,949,358 26,098,094 26,072,905 26,724,727 27,392,846 28,077,667 26,279,609 26,532,368 26,748,120 27,416,822 28,102,244 28,804,800 29,524,921 30,263,044 Non-Cash Investments Trade and Other Receivables 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 3,163,489 Inventories 195, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,768 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and Other Payables ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) ( 4,255,048) Reserves ( 27,672,437) ( 25,949,358) ( 26,098,094) ( 26,072,905) ( 26,724,727) ( 27,392,846) ( 28,077,667) ( 26,279,609) ( 26,532,368) ( 26,748,120) ( 27,416,822) ( 28,102,244) ( 28,804,800) ( 29,524,921) ( 30,263,044) Current Self Supporting Loans Receivable Movement in Accrued Salaries and Wages Estimated Surplus/Deficit June 30 C/Fwd Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

52 Statement 8- Forecast Statement of Fixed Asset Movements CAPITAL WORKS - INFRASTRUCTURE $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Roads 4,500,000 4,200,000 4,400,000 4,569,685 3,859,560 1,800,395 1,467,968 1,937,146 2,214,515 3,024,277 3,026,997 3,300,904 1,595,084 2,105,244 2,022,147 Roads Seal ,607,186 1,237, , Footpaths 100, , , ,056 61,015 63,613 41,948 45,325 55,692 70,037 90, , , ,788 98,760 Drainage 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,499,628 1,499,552 1,497,971 1,498,891 1,499,830 1,499,769 1,500, , , , , ,427 Infrastructure Other 6,400,000 1,900, , , ,421 Roads 0 1,000, ,500,000 1,000, Total Capital Works - Infrastructure 12,000,000 8,200,000 5,700,000 6,205,369 5,420,127 4,969,165 4,246,038 6,522,647 4,769,976 4,844,314 4,106,353 3,585,844 2,323,968 2,680,495 2,323,755 Represented by: Additions - Assets at no cost Additions - Expansion, Upgrades and New 10,400,000 6,100,000 4,400,000 1,800,000 1,800, Additions - Renewal 1,600,000 2,100,000 1,300,000 4,405,369 3,620,127 4,969,165 4,246,038 6,522,647 4,769,976 4,844,314 4,106,353 3,585,844 2,323,968 2,680,495 2,323,755 Total Capital Works - Infrastructure 12,000,000 8,200,000 5,700,000 6,205,369 5,420,127 4,969,165 4,246,038 6,522,647 4,769,976 4,844,314 4,106,353 3,585,844 2,323,968 2,680,495 2,323,755 Asset Movement Reconciliation Total Capital Works Infrastructure 12,000,000 8,200,000 5,700,000 6,205,369 5,420,127 4,969,165 4,246,038 6,522,647 4,769,976 4,844,314 4,106,353 3,585,844 2,323,968 2,680,495 2,323,755 ( ( ( ( ( 7,216,292) ( 7,628,749) ( 8,029,168) ( 8,325,500) ( 8,629,835) ( 8,862,839) ( 9,102,136) ( 9,347,894) ( 9,600,287) ( 9,859,496) ( 11,264,371) Depreciation Infrastructure 10,125,702) 10,399,095) 10,679,871) 10,968,228) Net Book Value of disposed/written Off assets Revaluation of Infrastructure assets (Inflation) 4,742,558 4,999,768 5,150,183 5,226,352 5,310,220 5,366,936 5,406,712 5,421,579 5,491,680 5,509,536 5,522,883 5,509,479 5,474,277 5,396,471 5,318,411 Net Movement in Infrastructure Assets 9,526,266 5,571,019 2,821,015 3,106,221 2,100,512 1,473, ,614 2,596, , ,354 ( 496,466) ( 1,303,772) ( 2,881,626) ( 2,891,262) ( 3,622,205) CAPITAL WORKS - PROPERTY,PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Buildings 25,460,000 12,600,000 2,100,000 2,468,510 3,326,863 2,213,472 3,507,758 3,804,143 3,332, ,690 3,016,697 3,324,420 3,601,863 3,298,326 4,668,870 Plant and Equipment 2,312,000 2,444,980 2,497,225 1,810,880 1,227,775 1,763,100 1,444,160 1,564,580 2,201,979 2,543, ,960 2,482,568 1,327,500 1,436,961 0 Total Capital Works Property, Plant and Equipment 27,772,000 15,044,980 4,597,225 4,279,390 4,554,638 3,976,572 4,951,918 5,368,723 5,534,100 3,121,277 3,849,657 5,806,988 4,929,363 4,735,287 4,668,870 Represented by: Additions - Assets at no cost Additions - Expansion, Upgrades and New 25,960,000 13,300,000 2,800, , , ,000, Additions - Renewal 1,812,000 1,744,980 1,797,225 4,129,390 4,404,638 3,976,572 3,951,918 5,368,723 5,534,100 3,121,277 3,849,657 5,806,988 4,929,363 4,735,287 4,668,870 Total Capital Works Property, Plant and Equipment 27,772,000 15,044,980 4,597,225 4,279,390 4,554,638 3,976,572 4,951,918 5,368,723 5,534,100 3,121,277 3,849,657 5,806,988 4,929,363 4,735,287 4,668,870 Asset Movement Reconciliation Total Capital Works Property,Plant and Equipment 27,772,000 15,044,980 4,597,225 4,279,390 4,554,638 3,976,572 4,951,918 5,368,723 5,534,100 3,121,277 3,849,657 5,806,988 4,929,363 4,735,287 4,668,870 Depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment ( 2,797,859) ( 3,226,121) ( 3,473,333) ( 3,556,091) ( 3,771,102) ( 4,000,605) ( 4,244,223) ( 4,506,730) ( 4,804,663) ( 5,120,301) ( 5,341,544) ( 4,320,184) ( 4,165,179) ( 4,427,270) ( 3,796,968) Net Book Value of disposed/written Off assets ( 738,000) ( 709,900) ( 827,500) ( 733,850) ( 513,000) ( 810,000) ( 592,000) ( 632,500) ( 928,010) ( 816,252) ( 424,600) ( 1,413,102) ( 601,250) ( 606,400) 0 Revaluation of Property, Plant and Equipment (Inflation) 2,175,305 2,889,172 3,285,806 3,389,837 3,487,761 3,581,955 3,662,792 3,764,497 3,865,157 3,967,994 4,107,730 4,799,202 5,001,820 5,182,910 5,376,887 Net Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment 26,411,446 13,998,131 3,582,198 3,379,286 3,758,297 2,747,922 3,778,487 3,993,990 3,666,584 1,152,718 2,191,243 4,872,904 5,164,754 4,884,527 6,248,789 CAPITAL WORKS - TOTALS Capital Works Total Capital Works Infrastructure 12,000,000 8,200,000 5,700,000 6,205,369 5,420,127 4,969,165 4,246,038 6,522,647 4,769,976 4,844,314 4,106,353 3,585,844 2,323,968 2,680,495 2,323,755 Total Capital Works Property, Plant and Equipment 27,772,000 15,044,980 4,597,225 4,279,390 4,554,638 3,976,572 4,951,918 5,368,723 5,534,100 3,121,277 3,849,657 5,806,988 4,929,363 4,735,287 4,668,870 Total Capital Works 39,772,000 23,244,980 10,297,225 10,484,759 9,974,765 8,945,737 9,197,956 11,891,370 10,304,076 7,965,591 7,956,010 9,392,832 7,253,331 7,415,782 6,992,625 Fixed Asset Movement Net Movement in Infrastructure Assets 9,526,266 5,571,019 2,821,015 3,106,221 2,100,512 1,473, ,614 2,596, , ,354 ( 496,466) ( 1,303,772) ( 2,881,626) ( 2,891,262) ( 3,622,205) Net Movement in Property, Plant and Equipment 26,411,446 13,998,131 3,582,198 3,379,286 3,758,297 2,747,922 3,778,487 3,993,990 3,666,584 1,152,718 2,191,243 4,872,904 5,164,754 4,884,527 6,248,789 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

53 Statement 8- Forecast Statement of Fixed Asset Movements Net Movement in Fixed Assets 35,937,712 19,569,150 6,403,213 6,485,507 5,858,809 4,221,184 4,329,101 6,590,322 4,327,953 1,647,072 1,694,777 3,569,132 2,283,128 1,993,265 2,626,584 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

54 Statement 9- Forecast Statement of Fixed Asset Funding Capital Expenditure $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Roads 4,500,000 4,200,000 4,400,000 4,569,685 3,859,560 1,800,395 1,467,968 1,937,146 2,214,515 3,024,277 3,026,997 3,300,904 1,595,084 2,105,244 2,022,147 Roads Seal ,607,186 1,237, , Footpaths 100, , , ,056 61,015 63,613 41,948 45,325 55,692 70,037 90, , , ,788 98,760 Drainage 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,499,628 1,499,552 1,497,971 1,498,891 1,499,830 1,499,769 1,500, , , , , ,427 Infrastructure Other 6,400,000 1,900, , , ,421 Airports 0 1,000, ,500,000 1,000, Buildings 25,460,000 12,600,000 2,100,000 2,468,510 3,326,863 2,213,472 3,507,758 3,804,143 3,332, ,690 3,016,697 3,324,420 3,601,863 3,298,326 4,668,870 Plant and Equipment 2,312,000 2,444,980 2,497,225 1,810,880 1,227,775 1,763,100 1,444,160 1,564,580 2,201,979 2,543, ,960 2,482,568 1,327,500 1,436,961 0 Total - Capital Expenditure 39,772,000 23,244,980 10,297,225 10,484,759 9,974,765 8,945,737 9,197,956 11,891,370 10,304,076 7,965,591 7,956,010 9,392,832 7,253,331 7,415,782 6,992,625 Funded By: Capital Grants & Contributions Roads 2,000,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400, Drainage ,500, Infrastructure Other 2,300,000 1,000, Buildings 13,800,000 8,000,000 1,500,000 1,455,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, ,500,000 1,500, Plant and Equipment , Total - Capital Grants & Contributions 18,100,000 10,400,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500, Own Source Funding Roads 2,500,000 2,800,000 3,000,000 3,169,685 2,459,560 1,800,395 1,467,968 1,937,146 2,214,515 3,024,277 3,026,997 3,300,904 1,595,084 2,105,244 2,022,147 Roads Seal ,607,186 1,237, , Footpaths 100, , , ,056 61,015 63,613 41,948 45,325 55,692 70,037 90, , , ,788 98,760 Drainage 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,499,628 1,499,552 1,497,971 1,498,891 1,499,830 1,499, , , , , ,427 Infrastructure Other 4,100, , , , ,421 Airports 0 1,000, ,500,000 1,000, Buildings 7,360,000 4,600, ,000 1,013,510 1,826, ,472 2,007,758 2,304,143 1,832, ,690 1,516,697 1,824,420 3,601,863 3,298,326 4,668,870 Plant and Equipment 1,574,000 1,735,080 1,669,725 1,032, , , , ,080 1,273,969 1,727, ,360 1,069, , ,561 0 Total - Own Source Funding 16,634,000 12,135,080 6,569,725 6,850,909 6,561,765 6,635,737 7,105,956 9,758,870 7,876,066 5,649,339 6,031,410 6,479,730 6,652,081 6,809,382 6,992,625 Borrowings Buildings 4,300, Total - Borrowings 4,300, Other (Disposals & C/Fwd) Plant and Equipment 738, , , , , , , , , , ,600 1,413, , ,400 0 Total - Other (Disposals & C/Fwd) 738, , , , , , , , , , ,600 1,413, , ,400 0 Total Capital Funding 39,772,000 23,244,980 10,297,225 10,484,759 9,974,765 8,945,737 9,197,956 11,891,370 10,304,076 7,965,591 7,956,010 9,392,832 7,253,331 7,415,782 6,992,625 Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan

55 Statement 10- Forecast Ratios Target Range Average LIQUIDITY RATIOS Current Ratio > 1.00 > OPERATING RATIOS Operating Surplus Ratio > 0.00% > 15.00% (11.34%) 14.29% 1.51% (10.15%) (10.49%) (10.49%) (11.09%) (11.50%) (11.93%) (12.65%) (20.04%) (20.19%) (17.52%) (16.92%) (17.30%) (15.70%) Own Source Revenue Coverage Ratio > 50.00% > 75.00% 76.05% 97.14% 85.58% 76.47% 76.24% 76.21% 75.84% 75.58% 75.32% 74.87% 70.20% 70.12% 71.46% 71.77% 71.57% 72.40% BORROWINGS RATIOS Debt Service Cover Ratio > 2 > FIXED ASSET RATIOS Asset Sustainability Ratio > 90.00% > % 55.54% 34.07% 35.42% 26.93% 71.83% 64.71% 69.54% 61.42% 85.83% 71.53% 53.18% 51.44% 63.81% 48.86% 48.17% 46.43% Asset Consumption Ratio > 50.00% > 60.00% 67.68% 77.77% 76.78% 74.93% 73.60% 72.10% 70.68% 69.16% 68.05% 66.56% 64.91% 63.19% 61.73% 60.12% 58.53% 57.04% Asset Renewal Funding Ratio > 75.00% > 95.00% Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Chartered Accountants Shire of Ashburton Long Term Financial Plan