The Client
Redland City Council is part of the Greater Brisbane area, situated on Moreton Bay in Queensland. The Redlands Coast boasts a relaxed coastal lifestyle, strong community values, and a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. With an estimated population of 166,809 in 2023 and managing 62,772 properties, the Council oversees a land area of 537.1 square kilometres.
The Challenge
Redland City Council needed an efficient and user-friendly solution to enhance their rate modelling and budget planning processes. Their existing systems lacked the dynamic capabilities to handle complex rate scenarios or facilitate real-time adjustments during live council meetings. This limitation made it challenging to effectively communicate financial decisions to a diverse range of stakeholders, including councillors and community members.
“We have been using Harbour Software's EasyREV modelling solution for several years as an integral part of our rate modelling and budget planning processes. The system’s user-friendly interface has been a game-changer, making it accessible to both new users and experienced finance professionals."
The Outcome
By implementing EasyREV from Harbour Software, Redland City Council significantly improved their revenue forecasting and rate-setting processes. The user-friendly interface enabled both new and experienced finance professionals to:
- Seamlessly present complex rate scenarios
- Quickly analyse the impact of different variables
- Make real-time adjustments during meetings
- Export data for deeper analysis within their ERP environment
The Council enhanced efficiency in budget planning meetings, easily compared rates year-on-year, and improved communication of financial decisions. Harbour Software’s exceptional support, including detailed system instructions and handover notes, ensured organisational continuity amid team changes.
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