The City of Casey 2021/22 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the organisation’s performance over the past 12 months.
Recently adopted, the report details the City of Casey’s progress, planning highlights and achievements in the past financial year, in addition to the Auditor’s report and 2021/22 financial statements.
Chair of Administrators Ms Noelene Duff PSM said the Annual Report was an important document that allowed Council to report on its progress against the Council Plan objectives and acknowledge the achievements and challenges of the past year.
“There are a number of notable highlights and achievements and I am especially proud of the excellent work that has been accomplished in addressing governance issues and putting in place measures to rebuild public trust in Council’s decision making,” Ms Duff said.
“I am also proud of our advocacy efforts to the State and Federal Governments, which have led to commitments for key projects in our City and I note that this important work on behalf of our community is continuing in the lead up the Victorian State Election.
“As part of our annual Capital Works program, we have completed an impressive program of works over the past year, while also maintaining a high standard of service delivery for residents who rely on us every week for services like road and footpath maintenance, waste collection and early years services.
“I commend Casey staff, our many wonderful volunteers and the wider Casey community for your hard work, dedication and resilience you have shown in the face of ongoing challenges,” Ms Duff said.
Some notable projects in 2020/21 included:
- Construction of the Mick Morland Reserve and Legacy Link
- Bernly Gardens Recreational Reserve development
- Marriott Waters Recreation Reserve Pavilion Redevelopment in Lyndhurst
- Transformation of the Casey Safety Village
- Renovation of the Strong Drive Family and Community Centre, Hampton Park
- Construction of the James Alexander Reserve playground, Endeavour Hills
Council also celebrated a number of significant achievements including:
- Implementation of a gender audit tool to empower women and girls in Casey to advocate for safer places and spaces.
- Development of the 10-year Asset Management Plan to ensure Council’s assets are fit for purpose and sustainable.
- Increased investment and delivery of an enhanced playground renewal program to improve the standard of our playgrounds across Casey.
- Working with the State and Federal Governments, providing input in major rail and transport projects including Camms Road Level Crossing Removal, Webb Street Level Crossing Removal and Narre Warren North Road.
- Supported local jobseekers to identify barriers to employment and help navigate pathways through job or social support agencies that assist towards sustainable employment.
- Implementation of the initial phase of the State Government Waste Kerbside Reform Program, which will enable the increased recovery of recyclable materials.
- Began planning for a solar farm to be constructed on the former Cranbourne Landfill site, which will ultimately produce renewable energy equivalent to the total electricity use for all City of Casey owned buildings.
- Delivery of the first Community Leadership Program to empower community leaders and develop their knowledge of Council’s roles and responsibilities. The first 30 participants of the program graduated in November 2021 and the second intake of participants occurred in May 2022.
- Embedded the Community Engagement Policy to ensure the community’s voice is reflected in our decision-making. This financial year, 106 engagement projects were undertaken, reaching 77,683 community members and stakeholders.
- Launch of the Open Data Platform to provide easy access to a range of data about the municipality.
For more highlights or to view the full 2021/22 Annual Report visit casey.vic.gov.au/annual-report
