2023/24 COUNCIL BUDGET

The City of Casey has adopted its Council Plan 2021-25 – Year 3 Review and Budget 2023/24 as part of a suite of strategic documents that outline how Council will invest in the city’s future while connecting its communities.

This year’s Budget totals $542.26 million, including a $467.44 million operational budget and a $74.82 million Capital Works Program, which sees Council committing to a year of consolidation, with a view to the longer-term wellbeing of the community.

COMMUNITY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:

NARRE WARREN

$2.28M

Ray Bastin Reserve redevelopment

HAMPTON PARK

$1.62M

Completion of Robert Booth pavilion construction

Lynbrook

$480,000

Renewal works at the Lynbrook Family and Children’s Centre

Pearcedale

$1M

Completion of building renewal of Pearcedale Sports and Recreational Reserve pavilion

Budget highlights

$57 million towards waste management services

$45 million towards child, youth and family services

$23 million towards community connection and wellbeing

$22 million towards the road network

$19 million towards parks and open spaces

$11 million towards sports and leisure

NARRE WARREN

$1.18M

Stage 2 of the 1001 Bayview Park Steps development

NARRE WARREN

$900,000

Max Pawsey tennis pavilion

Cranbourne East

$4.19M

Casey Fields upgrades including:

• $1.23 million for renewal works at athletic track

• $1.19 million for stormwater harvesting

• $900,000 for completion of existing works for ovals 4 and 5 pavilion

• $870,000 for Stage 2 of fitness trail

Cranbourne East

$3.89M

Completion of Ballarto Road and South Gippsland Highway intersection upgrade

Become A Gardens For Wildlife Volunteer

Do you love gardening? Would you like to help others to create a wildlife friendly-garden?

Join the Casey Gardens for Wildlife program as a volunteer garden guide and become part of this fantastic biodiversity initiative.

Garden guides will:

• receive training in wildlife-friendly gardening

• create connections with other passionate locals

• become part of the G4W network.

You don’t need expert knowledge of gardening or biodiversity to apply. To find out more about Gardens for Wildlife or to submit an application to become a volunteer, visit Council’s website.

COULD YOU BE A CASEY CROSSING SUPERVISOR?

We’re looking for more School Crossing Supervisors to join the Casey team.

We’ve currently got casual positions available in the Cranbourne, Clyde and Clyde North areas. We are looking for people of all ages who are available to work morning and afternoon shifts during school terms for up to 1.5 hours per day. As a School Crossing Supervisor, you will assist students and families to travel safely to and from school with crossings located at selected intersections, pedestrian light crossings and at flagged children’s crossings across the City of Casey. If this is a role that interests you, visit the careers page on the City of Casey website for more details.

Myuna Farm Powers Up Environmental Infrastructure

The City of Casey has recently installed a state-of-the-art wind turbine and battery storage system at Myuna Farm in Doveton.

The first of its kind in Casey, this significant addition to Myuna Farm’s environmental infrastructure will bolster the solar and community electric vehicle charger already in place on the farm, further strengthening Council’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Between 2004 and 2023, energy saving projects at the farm have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 84 per cent and importantly, halved the energy bills despite rising energy costs. Key energy saving projects have included real time electricity monitoring, LED lighting upgrades, insulation upgrades, mechanical servicing, 30kW solar photovoltaic system and Casey’s first community electric vehicle charger.

The wind turbine will continue to decrease Myuna Farm’s reliance on traditional energy sources further supporting energy cost reductions. This, in turn, allows Myuna Farm to allocate more resources towards the care and conservation of the farm animals and the enhancement of its popular educational programs. With more than 180,000 visitors to the farm each year, the wind turbine will be accompanied by interactive displays and informative signage to provide visitors with insights into the installation and hopefully inspires community members to also embrace renewable energy solutions where possible. The 5kW wind turbine stands on a locally made 17 metre tower and is one of the most efficient small wind turbines available. The system feeds into the current solar system and will save more than 10 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year, delivering on Myuna Farm’s vision of creating a sustainable future for generations to come.

Improved Access At Animal Nursery

Myuna Farm has completed an upgrade to its popular animal nursery enclosure after 30 years of spreading joy to countless visitors young and old.

The animal nursery enclosure was originally constructed in 1993 through a training program with Holmesglen TAFE building apprentices. As part of this collaboration, apprentices learned environmentally sustainable building design and techniques, resulting in a structure that has stood the test of time.

The renovated design features upgraded animal enclosures with improved accessibility for people of all abilities, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the Myuna farm experience. Two function rooms within the animal nursery have also been upgraded, which cater for children’s parties.

The recent upgrades are also in keeping with the farm’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, retaining the farm’s rustic characteristics with the inclusion of recycled materials.

Myuna Farm is open every day. To find out more visit Council’s website.