At the June 2026 Council meeting, Council endorsed the Quarterly Community Report for the period January to March 2026, providing the community with a transparent update on progress against key priorities in the Council Plan 2025-29.
The report outlines continued delivery across major projects, services, and community initiatives and the actions currently in progress.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said the report demonstrated Council’s progress in delivering for the community.
“We’re continuing to invest in the local services and infrastructure our community needs while planning for a growing population, and it’s encouraging to see so many initiatives tracking well,” he said.
Council’s Capital Works Program continues to move forward , with more than $98 million invested during the quarter on major community infrastructure projects as well as local works such as shared paths, playgrounds, drainage upgrades and road safety improvements. Major projects include:
- the new Ballarto Road Family and Community Centre
- the new Springleaf Recreation Reserve
- Doveton Pool in the Park redevelopment
- construction of the Old Cheese Factory Multipurpose Space.
Council has also made strong progress towards its climate and sustainability commitments, with corporate carbon emissions reduced by more than 80 per cent through ongoing investment in energy efficient buildings, expanded solar infrastructure and battery storage across Council facilities.
Other key projects delivered in the quarter include:
- a temporary Library Lounge in the Clyde Township Family and Community Centre to ensure residents in Casey’s growth areas have access to library services
- development of an Affordable Housing Policy to guide how Council can support increased social and affordable housing for the community.
- a series of business development programs, events and shop-local campaigns aimed at supporting the growth, education and promotion of small business in Casey.
Important planning and advocacy milestones were reached during the quarter to support future housing, jobs and infrastructure delivery, including the launch of Council’s future-focussed advocacy campaign, Building a Better Casey, calling on all levels of government to back essential infrastructure investment ahead of the upcoming Victorian State Election.
Community engagement remained strong, with more than 16,000 visits during the quarter to Casey Conversations, Council’s community engagement platform, and over 1,100 submissions received on a wide range of projects ranging from the Kerbside Waste Collection Policy review to local activity centre upgrades and playground renewals.
The full report is available on Council’s Corporate Planning and Reporting website. casey.vic.gov.au/corporate-planning-reporting#coc-tab-4000
