Budget Shire's financial update Shire reports a $400,000 deficit after higher-than-expected consultant and contractor fees. by . Published March 05, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! In the shire's quarterly performance report, one of the key projects delivered was Cowes' new cultural centre, officially opened in October, with the capital works program this year forecast to be $47.6 million. Updated September 04, 2025 1:06 pm | 2 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!