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2025/26 Annual report celebrates a year of progress

Published 22 Oct 2026
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The City of Casey adopted the 2025/26 Annual Report at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 20 October, providing the community with a comprehensive overview of the organisation’s performance over the past 12 months.

The report details Council’s progress against the Council Plan priorities and acknowledges the achievements and challenges of the past year.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Michelle Crowther said the Annual Report was an important way that Council demonstrated the breadth of work undertaken across the organisation and transparently accounts for its performance.

“It is a pleasure to reflect on the achievements of the past year – the first full year in office for Councillors and the first year of the new Council Plan developed in collaboration with our local community,” Cr Crowther said.

“As part of our annual Capital Works program, we have invested in community assets and infrastructure, 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, school crossings and early years services.

“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. This work is continuing as we head towards the Victorian State Election in November.

“Through Council’s own grants programs, we have been able to support our local community with a total of $1,944,380 in grants, distributed to 320 different community groups, artists and organisations.

“It is especially rewarding to look back on the many community events, programs and celebrations that have taken place throughout the year. These moments are a valuable reminder of why we invest in community spaces and the programs that help our community thrive.”

Some notable projects in 2025/26 included:

  • Creation of a library lounge within the new Clyde Township Community Centre
  • Completion of the Springleaf Recreation Reserve in Clyde North
  • Delivery of the Active After Dark program across 13 sites, activating underutilised facilities
  • Advancing the Greening Casey program towards our target of 15 per cent tree canopy cover across the municipality by 2030
  • Transitioning to 100 per cent renewable electricity and advancing solar and battery projects towards our net zero target
  • Upgrading stormwater assets to reduce flooding risks
  • Progressing the Victorian Government’s Kerbside Reforms by expanding glass recycling and food and garden organics (FOGO) services
  • Launching the Bin It Right Casey app for household waste and recycling services
  • Delivering a series of small business development programs
  • Launching a new online payment platform for rates and infringements.

Council also celebrated a number of significant achievements including:

  • Delivering an operating surplus of $204.5 million, maintaining low debt levels, and investing almost $136 million in capital works across roads, parks, recreation facilities and community infrastructure.
  • Launching the Building a Better Casey advocacy campaign
  • Finalising the Graffiti Management Program 2026–2030
  • Endorsing the new Casey Community Local Law 2025
  • Entering into partnership with Booran Motors as the new vehicle sponsor for the Casey TAC L2P Program
  • Launching the Nature and Sustainability Community Leadership Program
  • Securing funding for improved bus services in Botanic Ridge, Casey Fields, Clyde, Junction Village, Devon Meadows and Berwick.
  • Finalising the Casey Fields South (Employment) and Devon Meadows and Croskell (Employment) Precinct Structure Plans with the Victorian Planning Authority
  • Partnering with the Victorian Planning Authority to prepare the Cardinia Creek South (Part 2) Precinct Structure Plan to deliver over 1,100 new homes.
  • Developing an Affordable Housing Policy to support the establishment of more affordable housing in Casey.
  • Completing audits of all Council-maintained Activity Centres as part of a five-year Activity Centre Improvement Program.
  • Providing more digital services options to make it easier for residents to access Council services in the way that works best for them.

For more highlights or to view the full 2025/26 Annual Report visit casey.vic.gov.au/annual-report