The City of Casey is encouraging community groups and organisations to apply for grants of up to $1,000 as part of this years 2018-2019 Equipment and Training Grants program.

The annual grants program provides financial assistance towards the purchasing of equipment and providing training opportunities for volunteers and group members.

The 2018-2019 Equipment and Training Grants (previously called Operational/Minor Equipment Grants) will be opening on Monday 3 September and closes at 5.00 pm on Friday 5 October.

An information session will be held on Tuesday 4 September to provide further information on the process and grant guidelines.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said that potential applicants are encouraged to attend the information session to learn how to apply and how to submit a good application.

"Grants such as these provide our community groups and organisations with crucial funds to assist in purchasing much needed equipment or by undertaking valuable training opportunities that ultimately benefit our entire community through the valuable work provided by these groups", said the Mayor.

"In previous years successful applications have included a band saw and dust collector for a Men’s Shed, camping and hiking equipment for a Scout group, first aid training for a Women’s Friendship group, and a food handling course for a church soup kitchen".

For further information on how to apply for a grant contact the City of Casey’s Grants Development Officer or visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/communitygrants

Information Session Details:
Location: Meeting Room 1, Lynbrook Community Centre, 2 Harris Street, Lynbrook
Time: 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
Bookings: Customer Service on 9705 5200

The City of Casey has been successful in its application for a grant to assist with its Family Violence Prevention Program.

The Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Natalie Hutchins visited Bunjil Place on Thursday 16 August where she announced $80,000 in funding towards the Council program.

The City of Casey recently launched its Family Violence Prevention Strategy as part of its effort to ensure Casey is a city where people feel safe in their homes, neighbourhoods, in public spaces and on all modes of transport.

The Strategy was formally launched at an event in July and contains a four-year strategic plan, which identified family violence as a significant safety issue within the municipality.

It aims to provide a safe, inclusive and connected community where Council services and facilities are driven by community needs.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett welcomed the funding from the State Government and thanked Minister Hutchins for attending Bunjil Place and making the announcement.

“This funding will go towards two projects, both of which will create more awareness around family violence and empower our residents to help us in our fight to overcome this horrendous issue,” he said.

“The Spaces, Places and Equity project aims to address the issue around the lack of understanding regarding gender equality. Through this, Council will design and embed gender equity guidelines and principles into its service and facility delivery.

“The second project, Standing by Women will increase awareness of what constitutes family violence and empower people to take action on this issue.”

Both projects involve community engagement and consultation components, educational opportunities and leadership skills and training.

For more information on the City of Casey’s Family Violence Prevention Strategy, visit the Family Violence Prevention Strategy webpage.

The City of Casey’s Local Laws Officers will be undertaking their third truck parking blitz within three months in response to resident concerns.

The blitz will focus on people who may be breaching the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and Casey Community Local Law 2018, specifically trucks and residential parking, including trucks parked in driveways and ensuring that drivers have a current parking permit.

Parking heavy and over-length vehicles in residential areas is a significant problem within the municipality and poses several issues including the impact on neighbourhood amenity, creating noise issues for adjoining properties, safety risks associated with poor visibility and potential damage to underground infrastructure.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said that despite undertaking two prior patrols in the past few months residents continue to contact Council about trucks parking illegally in residential areas.

“Our officers have a duty to undertake patrols such as this one to ensure the safety of all our residents,” said the Mayor.

“We are responding directly to complaints received from concerned residents who have been impacted by these vehicles directly in their streets.

“As with our previous two patrols we hope to again find a high level of compliance”.

Officers will be monitoring site line issues, unsightly issues and safety issues including the lack of reflectors at night, and the narrowing of roads. They will also clamp down on noise issues relating to trucks starting their engines prior to 7.00 am in residential areas.

For more information on the Local Laws or Road Safety Road Rules 2017 visit the Local Laws webpage or www.roads.vic.gov.au.

The City of Casey is hosting a community celebration to mark the 150th anniversary since the Shire of Berwick was formed.

The FREE community event, to be held on Saturday 1 September 2018, will reflect on the history of the area and celebrate the community’s transformation over the past 150 years since the Shire of Berwick was proclaimed in 1868.

There will be a community barbeque, carnival rides, face painting, performances, historic displays, wood-chopping demonstrations and some good old-fashioned fun with 19th century games including apple bobbing, egg tossing and sack races.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett encouraged the local community to head along and join the celebrations.

“This a great opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate this special milestone for Berwick, reflect on Berwick’s past and celebrate the great community it is today,” Cr Ablett said.

“When the Shire of Berwick was formed, Berwick was the main town of the municipality which stretched east of Dandenong, extended to Lysterfield, Gembrook and Bunyip, and encompassed part of the Koo Wee Rup Swamp.

“The area generally had a rural aspect with dairying, sheep, cattle grazing and fruit growing being the main pursuits.

“As the region experienced rapid population growth and urbanisation, the Berwick and Narre Warren area become the City of Berwick in 1973, which was later joined with most of the City of Cranbourne and a small part of the City of Knox to become the City of Casey in 1994.

“While Berwick has transformed over the years, it’s a town that has still held onto part of its heritage and country charm.

“Come along and join the celebrations in what is sure to be a great day of old-fashioned fun, with lots of local community groups involved in the day.”

Event details

Date: Saturday 1 September 2018
Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Venue: Pioneers Park, Lyall Road, Berwick

For further details visit the Berwick 150 event page or join the Facebook event on the City of Casey’s page.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will rollout in the City of Casey on 1 September 2018.

The NDIS is a new way of delivering services and support to people with a permanent disability in Australia. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is responsible for implementing the scheme.

The City of Casey did not register to be a service provider; however it will undertake an extensive transition period with clients that currently receive Council services.

It is estimated that by July 2019, more than 10,500 residents from Southern Melbourne will have transitioned to the scheme.

The decision for Casey not to become a service provider was made following advice from industry experts, which concluded that Council could not compete with the high number of local specialist providers already delivering services to clients.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett reminded residents who currently receive care from Council that they will be supported throughout this process of change.

"Council is urging residents to first test if they are eligible for the NDIS," he said.

"If residents who currently receive Council services are eligible for the NDIS, they will be assisted to transition to their new provider by the City of Casey NDIS Transition Officer.

"Clients will still be able to access the same level of services with Community Care whilst organising the transition to their new provider.

"If people are not eligible for the NDIS, Council will continue to provide a high-level of service for residents aged under 65 years (under 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who have a disability."

Information sessions are being held in the City of Casey, as well as neighbouring municipalities Greater Dandenong and Cardinia Shire Council.

A Local Area Coordinator (LAC) has been assigned to Casey to work in partnership with the NDIS to implement the scheme at a local level.

The City of Casey’s LAC is LaTrobe Community Health Service. The LAC will assist clients to understand the benefits of the NDIS, support them to access the NDIS and find service providers, as well as assist them in creating a plan so that people are supported throughout the entire process.

Council’s Community Care clients can contact the City of Casey NDIS Transition Officer at any stage to discuss their services on 9705 5444.

For more information on the NDIS and to find out about upcoming information sessions, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/NDIS.

 
2018 Lindsay King Arts Award winner Chantelle Riordan with City of Casey Deputy Mayor Cr Amanda Stapledon, Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett and Deputy Mayor Cr Wayne Smith BJ JP

The City of Casey has recognised the contribution that local resident Chantelle Riordan has made to the arts in Casey, announcing her as the recipient of the 2018 Lindsay King Arts Award.

Council presents the prestigious award annually, to recognise and honour an individual who has made a valuable contribution to and had a positive impact on the arts community in Casey.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett announced Chantelle as this year’s recipient at the Mayoral Arts Dinner held on Friday 24 August 2018 at Bunjil Place.

Chantelle has been a member of many local arts organisations including the Cranbourne Lions Concert Band, the Casey Camera Club and BATS Theatre Company, as well as being a volunteer ukulele tutor at the Balla Balla Community Centre, president of the Cranbourne Lions Concert Band and a sitting member of Casey’s Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee.

The Mayor congratulated Chantelle on receiving this well-deserved recognition.

"Chantelle has received little formal recognition for her voluntary efforts in the past, which is perhaps a testament to her quiet achiever personality and selfless attitude to simply help where she can," Cr Ablett said.

"Council is proud to present this award each year to someone who goes above and beyond to enhance and promote the arts locally, in memory of the late Lindsay King who made a substantial contribution to Casey through his passion for local history, tourism, arts and culture.

"The diversity of Casey’s arts talent was on display across the nominations this year, with arts champions from multiple art forms and focuses put forward for the award including a community arts organisation leader, performing arts school directors, an influential indigenous artist, a highly experienced visual art teacher and an early career artist."

The Mayor also thanked all those at the dinner for their involvement in the arts in Casey.

"This event gives us the opportunity to celebrate our collective appreciation of the arts and what it provides to the City of Casey community, and what better facility to host it in than our new arts and cultural precinct, Bunjil Place," he said.

"Thanks to all those who contribute to the arts community, whether that be through involvement with local groups or sharing your talents with others, and helping make Casey a more inclusive, richer and vibrant community for all."

For more information on the Lindsay King Arts Award visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/lindsayking.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE 58 DOVETON AVENUE, EUMEMMERRING DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The City of Casey propose to amend the 58 Doveton Avenue, Eumemmering Development Plan (The Development Plan). The Development Plan covers the area that was the former Eumemmerring Primary School, in between Frawley Road, Doveton Avenue and Waygara Street.  The Development Plan is a strategic planning document that guides the development of the former school site.

The proposed amendment will allow for residential development in the centre of the site to go to a height of three storeys, where the height was previously restricted to two storeys. The amendment also introduces further direction as to the siting and sustainability requirements of any proposed residential development.

Increasing the allowable height for residential development in the centre of the site comes at the request of WILCON Projects Pty Ltd, the representatives of the land owner, and is in line with both State Planning Policy and the City of Casey Housing Strategy (2017).

Details about the Development Plan can be found on the Council webpage:

https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/building-planning/planning-documents-on-exhibition

or can be inspected in person at:

Bunjil Place, Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren VIC 3085
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm

Any person who may be affected by the amendment to The Development Plan is invited to comment on the proposal via postal or electronic submissions addressed to:

Postal

Team Leader - City Strategy

City of Casey

PO Box 1000

NARRE WARREN VIC 3805

Email

cityplanning@casey.vic.gov.au

The closing date for submissions is the 17^th of September 2018.

Should you have any queries about the proposed amendment to the 58 Doveton Avenue, Eumemmering Development Plan, please contact Council’s City Planning Department on ( (03) 9705 5200.

The City of Casey has welcomed a commitment by the Andrews Labor Government to duplicate the rail track between Dandenong and Cranbourne and plan for a new rail link to Clyde if re-elected in November.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said he was pleased to see progress being made on the extension of Cranbourne Rail to Clyde in response to the Commit to Casey community campaign.

"The ‘Commit to Casey’ community advocacy campaign has made significant progress in making the case for the Clyde Rail extension, which had seemed lost on Spring St for too long," Cr Ablett said.

"The Government’s $750 million commitment draws us closer to delivering non-partisan support for building much needed and deserved rail infrastructure to Clyde, connecting residents to jobs, schools and services."

Cr Ablett praised the community and fellow councillors for their strong support of the campaign, noting their persistence is paying off.

"Casey residents have not forgotten about the many promises made by past politicians to extend Cranbourne Rail and fix our roads. Residents ought to be commended on their persistent campaigning."

The Mayor said with the Government’s announcement all sides of politics ought to be held accountable for their promises.

"While we are pleased with commitments from Labor, Liberal and the Greens, promises to extend Cranbourne Rail line have come and gone from major parties in the past, so this time the campaign isn't over until we see the rail line built."

As part of Council’s commitment to building a community campaign that holds politicians accountable, City of Casey hosted MTF Leader Newspapers Transport Forum, where Members of Parliament from Labor, Liberal and the Greens fielded questions about their election commitments.

Residents raised several concerns primarily around the following themes:

• Development and growth outstripping delivery of services and infrastructure
• Firm commitments to the early delivery of the Cranbourne Rail duplication and extension to Clyde
• Major review of bus services across City of Casey
• Urgent upgrade of arterial roads across Casey to reduce congestion

The ‘Commit to Casey’ campaign is seeking six key road projects, as well as the duplication of the Cranbourne Railway line from Dandenong to Cranbourne and extension of the line to Clyde in the next term of government.

To learn more about Commit to Casey visit the Commit to Casey website or follow Commit to Casey on Facebook.

 This can be done during office hours and is free of charge.

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority.

An objection must be made to the Responsible Authority in writing to:

Manager Planning, P.O. Box 1000, Narre Warren 3805 or adminplanning@casey.vic.gov.au

*        include the reasons for the objection, and

*        state how the objector would be affected.

The Responsible Authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision.

The City of Casey has welcomed the State Governments funding commitment towards the Cranbourne Library – Building Creative Communities project.

The Minister for Local Government Marlene Kairouz announced $51,000 towards the library project as part of the State Government’s Living Libraries Infrastructure Program earlier this week.

To support the project, the City of Casey has allocated an additional $34,000 from Minor Capital Works towards the project, which will enable an upgrade of the foyer and community spaces to create accessible and welcoming areas to study, work, learn, create and connect.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said libraries are vital for promoting literacy amongst community members, providing free access to information and encouraging lifelong learning.

“We thank the State Government for their contribution towards enhancing this valuable community space,” said the Mayor.

“In a rapidly growing community, local libraries offer residents a place to stay connected with friends, family and the world.

“Cranbourne Library is the second-largest library across the Casey-Cardinia region and is an integral part of the community. The project will upgrade the foyer to offer a friendly space for gathering, and a re-design of the customer service area and public computer area.

The project also aims to reduce barriers in relation to access, reduce the size and footprint of the customer service areas and improve access to library staff. The reclaimed floor space will be used for much-needed activity space, such as study areas and individual workspaces.”

Casey Cardinia Libraries Corporation CEO Chris Buckingham said he was delighted that the City of Casey and the State Government have committed to improvements for the Cranbourne Library.

“The Cranbourne community love their library and we want them to have access to a friendly, welcoming space where they can gather, learn and grow,” said Mr. Buckingham.

Construction will commence in November 2018 and is expected to be completed in April 2019.

The City of Casey has celebrated the official opening of Livingston Family and Community Centre, which has delivered a much-needed facility for the growing Cranbourne East community.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett was joined by Minister for Families and Children, the Hon. Jenny Mikakos, to officially open the $5.71m project on Thursday 30 August 2018.

The integrated community facility features three kindergarten rooms, two Maternal and Child Health consulting rooms and intergenerational community spaces for hire, including a meeting room and large, flexible community room with outdoor yard, barbeque and a community kitchen.

Cr Ablett said the Livingston Family and Community Centre was an important facility to support Council to deliver services to families in Cranbourne East and surrounds.

"Earlier this year it was revealed that Cranbourne East was the fastest growing suburb in the country, with more than 7,000 people moving to the area in a single year," Cr Ablett said.

"As more and more families choose to call Casey home, Council has the challenge of ensuring new and growing communities have the infrastructure needed so residents can access important services close to home and have spaces to meet, learn, play and connect. The Livingston Family and Community Centre is a great example of how we’re delivering on that important task.

"While we’re celebrating the official opening this week, the centre has been operating for a few months now, initially welcoming its first cohort of kindergarten students before hosting Maternal and Child Health consultations and taking hire bookings for the community spaces.

"The local community can already access a variety of great programs at the facility including regular playgroup sessions and parenting, early childhood and health and wellbeing programs, helping to create a better sense of community and connection for new residents."

The building itself is an environmentally sustainable development and includes a range of unique design features including a state-of-the-art rammed earth wall designed to create a sense of interest on arrival for visitors and encourage interaction with the facility.

Another key feature is the public art entitled ‘At Home On The Edge’ by James Voller, which is a photographic installation constructed out of panels of Digiglass that place an image of a historic weatherboard house taken in the City of Casey into the contemporary architectural forms of the building.

The Livingston Family and Community Centre was jointly funded by Council ($4.11m) and the State Government, who contributed $1.6m through the Department of Education and Training’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program.

"Council thanks the State Government for their contribution towards this project, with funding support helping us to get on with delivering important infrastructure for our community," the Mayor concluded.

Bunjil Place has again received international recognition for its striking and unique design, with the project being recognised at the 2018 Global Architecture and Design Awards.

The City of Casey’s new arts and cultural precinct, designed by leading Australian architectural firm Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp (fjmt), was last week named the winner of the Cultural (Built) category.

The awards recognise projects showcasing excellence and innovation in architecture and design from across the world, this year attracting 748 projects from more than 50 countries spanning a range of categories.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said Council was proud of the recognition Bunjil Place continues to receive.

"Bunjil Place is world class and we’re thrilled by the accolades it continues to collect, with this being the sixth award the precinct has received for its design," Cr Ablett said.

"When delivering Bunjil Place, Council wanted to create a vibrant, welcoming and inviting central heart where the whole community could enjoy arts, cultural and entertainment experiences close to home.

"The truly beautiful design adds to the experience at Bunjil Place and I firmly believe that what has been delivered is something both the community and Council can be proud of.

"As Bunjil Place approaches its first birthday in October, I’d encourage anyone in the community who has yet to check it out to come along, join in the celebrations and see why this facility is making its make on the world stage."

For more information visit Bunjil Place.

About Bunjil Place

Opened in October 2017, Bunjil Place is home to a range of community and civic facilities including an 800-seat theatre, multi-purpose studio, gallery space, three-level library, outdoor plaza with big screen and function centre.

In 2014, fjmt won Council’s international design competition for Bunjil Place with their architecturally unique and beautiful design which connected to Casey’s Aboriginal heritage and addressed connectedness, accessibility, sustainability and technology requirements.

The architect’s sources of inspiration for the design were that of ‘The Meeting of Many Paths’ and Bunjil the Eaglehawk, both central themes to the culture of the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners and inhabitants of the land.

 
Photo caption: City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett, Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross and City of Casey Councillors Amanda Stapledon and Rosalie Crestani with the Casey Cardinia Business Awards finalists and sponsors

The finalists for the 2018 Casey Cardinia Business Awards (CCBA) have been revealed, with 26 local businesses in the running across the 10 categories for the region’s flagship awards program.

The CCBA are a partnership between the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Council, held each year to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and contribution of businesses and organisations across the region.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett congratulated all businesses that were announced as finalists at a special function held at the Cranbourne Golf Club on Friday 31 August 2018.

"Through our regional partnership, Casey and Cardinia coordinate a range of programs and events that support our local business community, encourage professional development and foster shared learning. Importantly these programs, including the CCBA, shine a light on the many successful businesses operating across the region," Cr Ablett said.

"The CCBA give recognition to those who are excelling in their fields, celebrate local business success stories and provide another platform to come together and strengthen the economic viability of the region."

Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Collin Ross said as always, the judges had a tough task in selecting the finalists.

"This year there were more than 80 applications received and it was pleasing to see that many applications submitted were by businesses connecting with the program for the first time," Cr Ross said.

"The judges were impressed with the calibre of entries which reflects the diverse, thriving and quality business community that exists in this region - something we’re incredibly proud to be able to celebrate through this awards program each year."

All finalists are also in the running for the coveted Casey Cardinia Business of the Year award.

The 2018 Casey Cardinia Business Awards finalists are:

Business and Professional Services

• Successful Endeavours
• Ki Creative
• Melbourne Public Relations and Marketing Group

Health, Education and Well-being

• YMCA Casey
• Beaconsfield Dental
• Bfirm Personal Training

Home-based Business

• KoKayDee

• Sold By Group
• TravelManagers

Hospitality

• The Amazing Grace
• Settlers Run Golf and Country Club
• Brunch on McBride

Manufacturing

• Successful Endeavours
• IIL Australia
• Austbreck

New Business

• Ki Creative
• Evolve All Stars
• KoKayDee

Retail

• Davey Marine
• Berwick Auto Electrics and Mechanical
• In Beauty

Social Enterprise

• Waverley Industries
• Casey Basketball Association

Tourism

• Cranbourne Turf Club
• Safir Tours
• Exodus Travel Agency

Trades and Construction

• SJD Homes
• Laser Electrical Narre Warren North and Laser Electrical Hallam
• Elite Building Services (Vic)

The winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner on Friday 26 October 2018 at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.

For more information and to purchase tickets to the Gala Dinner when they become available visit www.caseycardinia.com.au/businessawards.

This year’s Casey Cardinia Business Awards are proudly supported by major sponsors Pitcher Partners, Federation University, Zeemo, Your Community Bank, Melbourne Football Club, media partner Star News Group and radio partner 89.9 LightFM.

The winning team in the Premier Division - St Francis Xavier College

St Francis Xavier College was announced as the Premier Division winners for the 2018 Schools on Stage extravaganza!

St Francis Xavier College wowed audiences with their performance of Footloose, while Alkira Secondary College took out the top spot for the Open Division with their production of Hairspray.

The annual stage show was hosted by Australian entertainer Tim Campbell and held in the Bunjil Place Theatre on Thursday 30 August to a sell-out crowd.

The musical spectacular is in its eighth year and sees local schools put their talents to the test.

With more than 300 young performers taking part each year, the annual event gives budding artists and entertainers the stage to demonstrate their talents.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said the standard of each performance was a testament to how hard each of the students have worked.

“It’s obvious how much time and effort has been invested into all of these productions, with the hard work extending beyond the stage and behind the scenes as well,” he said.

“One of the wonderful things about this event is the opportunity it provides our local students to showcase their talents to a wider audience, while also enjoying the chance to do something they love.

“What a wonderful opportunity it is to also perform live on the wonderful stage inside the Bunjil Place Theatre.

“I’d like to thank all of our schools that have participated and congratulate the teams from St Francis Xavier College and Alkira Secondary College for taking out the top spot in their respective divisions.”

For more information about the Schools on Stage, visit the Youth Events webpage.

2018 Schools on Stage results

• First Place Premier Division: St Francis Xavier College – Footloose
• Runner Up Premier Division: Kooweerup Secondary College – We Will Rock You – School Edition
• First Place Open Division: Alkira Secondary College – Hairspray
• Best Song: Kooweerup Secondary College – We Will Rock You – School Edition “Somebody to Love”
• Best Individual Performer: Emma Berry from Maranatha Christian School
• Music Theatre Australasia Award for Audience Choice: Kambrya College – Wizard of Oz – Young Performers Edition
• Best Team Work: Casey Grammar School – Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

A new Parking Strategy to address car parking management issues across the municipality was adopted by Council at its meeting on 4 September 2018

A sub-strategy under Casey’s StreetsAhead- Integrated Transport Strategy, the Parking Strategy will provide direction on how Council oversees current parking supply and manages future parking provision.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said that the Parking Strategy outlines considerations for the future of parking management and includes mechanisms that aim to manage parking more efficiently and provide optimal parking supply.

"This strategy will assist us to more effectively manage both existing and future car parking demands across the municipality while we work to ensure that safety, amenity and accessibility are maintained for our community," said the Mayor.

The Parking Strategy was put out for public consultation in July, with 100 people visiting Casey Conversations to read more about the draft document and 47 people responding to the survey.

The survey sought responses on a range of issues including:

• What areas are of highest priority for increased enforcement/management
• The level of support for the application of technology and the level of awareness of installation of parking sensors at Bunjil Place
• Awareness of ride share or parking apps
• Locations where residents find parking easy
• Centres where residents find parking difficult

"During the consultation period we received a lot of comments from the community in support of increased enforcement. We have collated all of these comments and they have been prioritised for action as part of the roll out of the strategy," added the Mayor.

"The key priorities to emerge included Council increasing enforcement around schools, reviewing the supply and enforcement of disabled parking, providing more education about the use of heavy vehicles in residential areas, and sharing more information with the community around Ride Share schemes.

"As part of our commitment to the Parking Strategy we have also employed a new Parking Management Unit to commence operation in September who will be working to implement these top priorities and helping to educate our community on their importance."

ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986

ORDER UNDER SECTION 98 EXTENDING PROVISIONS TO CAR PARK AREAS AT COLES SUPERMARKET, BERWICK

I, Aidan McGann, Regional Director, VicRoads Metro South East Region, delegate of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, under Section 98 of the Road Safety Act 1986 (“the Act”), by this Order extend the application of:

1. Sections 17A, 59, 61, 61A, 64, 65, 65A, 77, and Parts 6AA and 7 of the Act; and

1. The Road Safety Road Rules 2017; and

1. Part 8 and Schedule 6 of the Road Safety (General) Regulations 2009—

to the car parks at the site occupied by Coles Supermarket at 2 Richardson Grove, Berwick, particulars of which are shown on the attached plan as the hatched area.

INSERT PLAN HERE

AIDAN McGANN

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

VICROADS METRO SOUTH EAST

  10  / 08 / 2018

Clear the calendar for the last weekend in October with world renowned comedian Arj Barker just announced as the celebrity guest for the 2018 Cranbourne GP Run.

The GP Run will take place on Saturday 27 October in Cranbourne, with thousands of motorcyclists expected to gather before they travel en-mass to Phillip Island for the Grand Prix.

The Casey Cardinia Foundation, which raises funds for local groups in the Casey and Cardinia regions, has also been announced as the major charity partner for the event.

The GP Run is one of Council’s largest events and has been running for 21 years.

Arj Barker will attend as the celebrity guest with official wave off to occur at 10.00 am before the motorcycles roar down High Street.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said the GP Run is a wonderful community event that attracts thousands of spectators who witness a site to behold.

"The Cranbourne GP Run is one of our most popular events, with the scene of thousands of motorcyclists heading off en-mass to Phillip Island always a spectacular view," he said.

"I am also thrilled to announce that this year’s major charity partner will be the Casey Cardinia Foundation, which provides independent grants that support the growing needs of our community.

"The foundation disperses grants that directly benefit members of our community, including the disabled, elderly, disadvantaged and local youth.

"In 2017, the foundation distributed more than $67,000 to local organisations."

The GP Run fun will kick off from 8.00 am until 11.00 am, with stallholders providing food and beverages, and plenty of entertainment planned for the day!

Be sure to get down early to secure a good spot as High Street closes for the morning, to make way for the motorcycle mass.

Stay tuned to Council’s channels closer to the date to find out about changed traffic conditions.

For more information, head to www.casey.vic.gov.au/gprun.

 
Caption: Members of the Sikh Games Organising Committee, with Minister for Sport, the Hon. John Eren (centre), City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett and City of Casey Deputy Mayor Cr Amanda Stapledon.

The City of Casey has welcomed the announcement that the 2019 Sikh Games will be held in Casey next year.

The Minister for Sport, the Hon. John Eren attended Casey Stadium yesterday morning to announce $100,000 in State Government funding for the event, along with a $50,000 contribution from Council.

Members of the Australian Sikh Games Organising Committee were there to welcome the news, with the games scheduled to be held from 19 – 21 April 2019.

The Sikh Games will include 14 sports held across seven of of Council’s facilities, with more than 90,000 people expected to attend over the three days, and 3,000 athletes competing.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett welcomed the news and said Council is over the moon to showcase its facilities and is proud of the investments made into local sporting hubs.

"We are very excited to display our sporting facilities throughout the 2019 Sikh Games and would like to thank the State Government for the funding of this great event," he said.

"Our host facilities will include Casey Stadium, Casey Fields, Casey RACE, Bunjil Place, the Hunt Club and Clyde Recreation Reserve."

"As part of our vision to become Australia’s most liveable city, Council has placed a strong focus on delivering premium state of the art sporting facilities, which we are proud of today.

"I am thrilled to welcome the Sikh Games competitors, spectators and volunteers to Casey in 2019 and hope you get as much pleasure and enjoyment out of these sporting hubs as what we do."

"This event will boost the local economy within the City of Casey as we welcome our guests in April next year."

The 2019 Sikh Games will mark their 32nd year, with the three-day carnival offering a mixture of sport and culture.

Teams will culminate from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia to participate.

The games are held each year in major capital cities and major regional areas throughout Australia, and are run by volunteers from the Sikh community.

To find out more about the games visit anssacc.org.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett, Councillor Gary Rowe and Minister for Sport, The Hon. John Eren MP at the Selandra Active Open Space funding announcement.

The City of Casey has welcomed the announcement of funding towards the development of a new sports and recreation reserve to help meet the needs of the growing Cranbourne East and Clyde North communities.

Council applied for funding towards the project through the Victorian Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, and Minister for Sport, The Hon. John Eren MP, visited Casey on Wednesday 12 September to announce a $800,000 contribution towards the project.

The $9.01m project will transform the undeveloped Selandra Active Open Space reserve, located in the Selandra Rise estate, to a district-level soccer and cricket facility including:

• Three full-sized soccer pitches and two cricket ovals
• Multipurpose community pavilion with six change rooms and large community room
• Sports lighting
• Cricket nets
• Playground
• Shared walking and cycling paths

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett thanked the State Government for their contribution towards the project, with Council to invest the remaining $8.2m to bring the project to fruition.

“This project will deliver a much-needed, multi-purpose reserve which will help meet the sports and recreational needs of the new and growing communities of Clyde North, Cranbourne East and surrounds,” Cr Ablett said.

“The reserve is co-located with Wilandra Rise Primary School and the Selandra Rise Family and Children’s Centre, and is across the road from St Peter’s College, making it a great, accessible location for many local families.

“Council is committed to reducing the gap in infrastructure for high demand sports including soccer and cricket, so our community can be active, healthy and connected. As such, we look forward to bringing this project to life.

“Council thanks the State Government for visiting Casey to announce your contribution towards this project, which ensures Council can now get on with delivering it for our residents.”

Council has also applied for an additional $1.57m in funding from the State Government towards this project through the Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) to further assist Council.

“With such a large and growing community and the constraints of rate capping, Council needs assistance from all levels of government to deliver the infrastructure our community needs and deserves,” the Mayor added.

“Council hopes to receive further funding support towards a range of projects across Casey through the GSF and Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, and look forward to hearing the outcome of our funding applications shortly.”

President of the Casey Softball Association Dot Bourke, City of Casey Councillor Milla Gilic, Member for Narre Warren South Judith Graley MP, Casey Softball Association committee member Jenny Ahrends, Cr Susan Serey and Cr Rosalie Crestani at the sod turning for the Sweeney Reserve Softball Pavilion redevelopment.

The City of Casey has this week celebrated the start of construction on two projects that will deliver new and improved pavilions at two of Casey’s sports reserves.

Council, the State Government and members of the associated sporting clubs came together at Jack Thomas Reserve in Narre Warren North on Wednesday and Sweeney Reserve in Berwick on Thursday to officially kick-off major redevelopments of the sports pavilions at each location.

The $2.9m Jack Thomas Reserve project will deliver a much-needed new pavilion for Berwick City Soccer Club including six change rooms, a social room, amenities, kitchen, office, referee and storage spaces and undercover spectator viewing areas.

The $2.01m Sweeney Reserve project will demolish the existing softball pavilion and build a new and improved facility with a community room, four change rooms, associated amenities, public toilets, referee rooms, storage facilities, office, kitchen and first-aid room.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett said it was great to see these projects get underway.

“Both of the existing pavilions at these reserves were out-dated and no longer met the needs of the Berwick City Soccer Club and Casey Softball Association, who have both experienced huge growth in members and participants in recent years.

“These new and improved pavilions will help these clubs better cater to growing demand in their respective sports, support participation particularly for women and girls, help the clubs continue to thrive and provide a more welcoming environment for their members.

“It was great to officially celebrate the start of construction on these two projects and hear the excitement from the clubs that these much-needed new facilities are on the way.”

Both projects are jointly funded by Council and the State Government. The State Government contributed $1.73m under the Growing Suburbs Fund and $100,000 from the Female Friendly Facilities Fund towards the Jack Thomas Reserve project, with Council funding the remaining $1.075m.

The Sweeney Reserve project also received $1.21m through the Growing Suburbs Fund and $100,000 from the Female Friendly Facilities Fund, with Council contributing $703,000.

“Council thanks the State Government for their contribution towards these projects, ensuring Council can get on with delivering them for the community,” Cr Ablett added.

City of Casey Mayor Cr Geoff Ablett, Four Oaks Ward Councillors Rosalie Crestani and Milla Gilic, Member for Narre Warren North Luke Donnellan MP and members of the Berwick City Soccer Club celebrate the start of works on the new pavilion at Jack Thomas Reserve.