Media response - Christmas decorations
Published on 01 November 2023
Approach from ABC News
Can you please confirm the following details for me:
- How much is council spending on Christmas decorations this year (inc. install and removal)?
- How much council is spending on new decorations this year?
Response
The City of Monash has budgeted $130,000 this year for the purchase, installation and removal of Christmas decorations across our busiest shopping precincts. This includes re-using previous decorations, a new replacement installation in Oakleigh and additional interactive festive ‘selfie pods’ at our Mount Waverley, Pinewood, Syndal, Clayton and Huntingdale activity centres.
$45,000 of this budget is allocated to new decorations.
Issued: 1 November
To: ABC News
Quoting: Cr Tina Samardzija