By Ethan Benedicto
Following a three-week public exhibition and a special council meeting on Monday 24 June, Casey Council has adopted its Council Plan 2021-25 – Year 4 Review and the 2024/25 Budget.
Casey’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said this year’s budget totals $560.8 million, which includes a $460.1 million operational budget which supports the delivery of crucial services including kindergartens, maternal and child health, waste management and infrastructure maintenance.
“The budget also includes a $100.6 million Capital Works Program (CPW) to deliver much-needed infrastructure and upgrades throughout the City of Casey,” she said.
“As part of the CWP, we have allocated approximately $11 million towards our road resurfacing and rehabilitation programs.
“Our Capital Delivery and Maintenance teams have proactively identified areas where asset renewal is most required, resulting in an increase in projects from 37 in 2023/24 to 72 in 2024/25.”
Ms Duff said Casey’s waste charge would also increase by 3.29 per cent for households across the municipality who have a 120-litre garbage bin with recycling and food organics (FOGO) bins.
“There has also been a significant increase in the Fire Services Property Levy; the increase, which is set by the State Government, was announced as part of the 2024/25 State Budget on 7 May 2024,” she said.
“These charges, which will vary from property to property, are reflected on residents’ rates notice as we are responsible for its collection and remittance back to the State Government to assist in funding fire emergency services.”
For more information on the Budget 2024/25 and the strategic documents, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/corporate-planning-reporting
