Griffith City Council mayor John Dal Broi discusses what's ahead for 2021

Griffith City Council has several projects on the boil in the coming year, as well as beyond.

Councillor Dal Broi said pushing advocacy issues such as water, housing and a fair go for all were also on the agenda.

There's several big-ticket items also slated for either opening or for work to begin.

Griffith's brand new outdoor Olympic pool will be officially opened in February, with the redevelopment of Westend Oval to also start in 2021.

While it won't be completed in the year ahead, this $20 million project is expected to provide a big boost for the city well into the future.

"That's a huge project for us," Cr Dal Broi said.

"We're also upgrading Kooyoo Street. It will be upgraded to a point where it can be turned into a plaza or piazza that can be used for functions. That's a half-million dollar project.

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"The other one I think is important, which we received funding for through the federal government, is to install 82 CCTV cameras throughout the CBD."

In June, council hopes to open the city's new community centre, which will incorporate the Country Universities Centre.

This project is work around $4.5 million.

Construction of a pump track for scooters, bikes and the like will also be started in Olympic Street.

"One of the projects I'm really looking forward to, while in may not be completed in the next year, is to have a crematorium built in our council area," Cr Dal Broi said.

"We also have to complete the southern link of the industrial heavy bypass, which will allow heavy traffic to bypass the centre of town.

Significant road works are also slated for Borga Road.

"Some of these projects have come about because of COVID-19 and the funding the governments at both levels that have been made available," Cr Dal Broi said.

"So, while it has been a tough year, the upside is we are able to get some of these local projects happening for our community.

"We're also lucky that as a council we are financial because some of these projects have of course required our contribution, so it's great to be in a position to be able to do that."

Qantas flights from the city's airports to Sydney are also expected to start up in February, which will not only offer convenience, but more options for residents and visitors alike.

Cr Dal Broi said advocating on behalf of irrigators when it comes to balanced outcomes under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan was also a top priority, as was finding solutions to the city's housing crisis.

Councillor elections are also coming up in 2021, with Cr Dal Broi encouraging residents of all backgrounds and ages to consider putting their hand up to contest for the roles.

"I'd certainly like to see as many people as possible consider putting their hand up," he said.

"It can be a tough job, especially nowadays with social media and 'trolls', but it's also very rewarding.

"It's a fantastic way to help the community grow and that's what we want to see and have happen."