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Commit to Casey ADVOCACY PRIORITIES 2020–2021
About Casey
Home to more than 350,000 people from over 150 cultural backgrounds,
the City of Casey is one of Australia’s largest and most culturally
diverse municipalities.
It’s expected that between 2019 and 2031, supported by infrastructure, affordable housing,
the city’s population will grow by an average of a strong local economy and well-connected
10,700 people each year and, by 2041, Casey transport network.
will be home to almost 550,000 residents.
To achieve this, Council remains committed to the
To meet these enormous growth challenges, creation of a collaborative community with shared
Council remains focused on prioritising community intentions of fulfilling the life goals of its residents
needs and delivering the infrastructure essential within an innovative, economically independent
Creating Australia’s to support a growing community.
In keeping with our vision of ‘creating Australia’s
most liveable city’ by 2021, the City of Casey
and thriving municipality.
This submission highlights the City of Casey’s
advocacy priorities that are critical to the
most liveable city
has adopted a proactive approach to the successful delivery of the municipality’s
responsibilities, challenges and opportunities service and infrastructure needs.
it faces.
By working in partnership with the relevant
Liveability in the context of Casey is defined government organisations, Council hopes to
as the extent to which it is safe, inclusive and secure the necessary funding to carry out
environmentally balanced with its community these essential projects.
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Contents Our Priorities CITY-WIDE PROJECTS
• Kindergarten Funding, p 15
• Bus Network Review, p 28
• Active Transport Improvements, p 29
Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD
Integrated Water Management,
Bus Interchange and Transit
Pound Road / Shrives Road Oriented Development, pp 6-7
Duplication & Fullard Road
OUR PRIORITIES 5 ACTIVE CASEY Realignment, p 34 Endeavour The Orange Door
Hills for Casey, p 11
Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands 17
COMMUNITY PRECINCTS
Casey Fields 18 Narre Warren
Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD 6 North
AFL Boutique Stadium 18 Casey Aboriginal
Integrated Water Management 6 Gathering Place, p 12 Cardinia Creek
Football Centre of Excellence 18 Doveton Parklands, p 17
Bus Interchange 6
Fitness Trail 19
Transit Oriented Development 7 Hampton Park
Tennis Court Renewal 20
Cranbourne Town Centre 8 Community Hub, p 10
Dog Friendly Space 20 Berwick Active Transport
High Street Upgrade 8 Hampton Connection, p 27
Regional Netball Precinct 21 Park
Bus Interchange 8 Lynbrook Station
Clyde Park Precinct 22 Upgrade, p 30 Narre
Lynbrook Warren
COMMUNITY Casey Coastal Trail 23 Berwick Station, p 27
Littlecroft Family Resource Centre 9 Cranbourne North Active Open Space 24 Narre Warren
Aylmer Road South
Hampton Park Community Hub 10 Cranbourne West Active Open Space 25 Underpass, p 30
Littlecroft Family
The Orange Door for Casey 11 Resource Centre, p 9
CONNECTING CASEY Lyndhurst
Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place 12 Evans Road/ Boland Cranbourne
Berwick Health and Education Precinct 26 North
Ercildoune Court Reserve 13 Drive Intersection, p 33
Cranbourne North
Active Transport Connection 27 Active Open Space, p 24
EDUCATION Berwick Railway Station 27
Evans Road South
Orana Early Years Facility 14 Bus Network Review 28 Duplication, p 34 Cranbourne
Cranbourne Orana Early
Kindergarten Funding 15 Active Transport Improvements 29 West Clyde North Years Facility, p 14
Cranbourne Rail Duplication Project 30 Cranbourne West
Lynbrook Station Upgrade 30 Active Open Space, p 25
Clyde Park
Cranbourne Precinct, p 22
Aylmer Road Underpass 30 East
Rail Corridors 31
Ercildoune Court
Intersection Improvements 32 Reserve, p 13
Clyde Casey Fields
Craig Road 32 Upgrades,
pp 18-19
Ballarto Road and Clyde 32 Cranbourne Devon
Five Ways Road Rail Corridors, p 31 South Meadows
Evans Road and Boland Drive 33 Ballarto Road/ Clyde
Five Ways Road
Priority Roads 34 Intersection, p 32
Cranbourne Town Centre
Pound Road, Shrives Road 34 High Street Upgrade and
Craig Road Bypass, p 32
Duplication Bus Interchange, p 8
Evans Road South Duplication 34 Casey Coastal
Tooradin Trail, p 23
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COMMUNITY PRECINCTS COMMUNITY PRECINCTS
Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD
At the northern heart of the City of Casey, Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD is strategically positioned in
Melbourne’s south east growth corridor. Long established as a major retail destination and civic centre,
the CBD has been identified as a Metropolitan Activity Centre (MAC) by the Victorian Government’s
Metropolitan Planning Strategy, Plan Melbourne. Four precincts combine to form the Fountain Gate-Narre
Warren CBD - civic and mixed use, retail core, business park and Narre Warren Village.
Integrated Water Management
Narre Warren
Project request: $2 million - For the construction of a stormwater harvesting and recycling scheme
that will supply an estimated 30 million litres of stormwater per annum for irrigation and reuse.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Stage 1a of the project will comprise a stormwater
harvesting and recycling scheme at Narre Warren’s
As a catchment area, the Fountain Gate-Narre Max Pawsey Reserve, providing an estimated 30
Warren CBD precinct is prone to water management million litres of stormwater pa for irrigation and
challenges resulting from an increase in potable reuse for facilities and open spaces.
water demand, water quality issues and flooding.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Integrated Water Management Project will
deliver an alternative water network, integrated The stormwater harvesting and recycling scheme
water management and supply treated stormwater will deliver:
for fit for purpose use (i.e. irrigation, toilet and • state-wide targets on water reuse,
laundry usage). The program is to be delivered in
stages over the next decade in collaboration with • Victorian and Council integrated water
the Department of Environment, Land, Water and management targets,
Planning (DELWP), Melbourne Water and South
East Water.
• a reliable supply of water to the Fountain Gate-
Narre Warren CBD.
Transit Oriented Development
Narre Warren
Project request: $500,000 - To develop a detailed design of a transit oriented precinct to improve
Bus Interchange pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow and access within the Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD.
Narre Warren
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Warren Railway Station, along with provision of a
Project request: $10 million - To build an integrated public transport interchange at Fountain Gate. bus interchange upgrade, drop off/pick up zone
Council’s vision for the Fountain Gate-Narre and additional commuter car parking.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS Warren CBD is the creation of a transit
oriented precinct by improving connections COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD single Creation of a more comprehensive and integrated through strong pedestrian and public transport
A detailed design will facilitate the ideal delivery
bus interchange is situated outside Fountain public transport interchange will: infrastructure improvements.
of the level crossing, station upgrade, car parking,
Gate Shopping Centre on Overland Drive, but
• create a sheltered, accessible and Current traffic congestion results from large bus interchange and pedestrian links around Narre
it is disconnected from the shopping centre
connected precinct suitable for people volumes of vehicles entering the Narre Warren Warren Railway Station, resulting in:
and is a congested, low standard facility.
of all ages and abilities, Village, peak hour delays at the level crossing
• improved safety and accessibility,
Council proposes an upgrade that will create • improve the precinct’s connectivity, and dangerous queues across the Princes
a more comprehensive and integrated public Highway intersection at Webb Street. • pedestrian bus and parking integration
transport interchange befitting the CBD as a • offer a greater sense of identity, and an enhanced station environment,
key regional centre. • provide public realm improvements. A detailed design of a Transit Oriented Development
(TOD) for the precinct will include the removal of • support for future intensive development
The Department of Transport has provided the level crossing at Webb Street, improved of the area.
high level in-principle support for the project. pedestrian connectivity and an upgrade of Narre
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COMMUNITY PRECINCTS COMMUNITY
Cranbourne Town Centre Littlecroft Family Resource Centre
Positioned centrally within the City of Casey and Melbourne’s south east growth corridor, the Narre Warren South
Cranbourne Town Centre plays a significant regional role within rapidly growing and changing surrounds.
Project request: $2.625 million - To upgrade the busy, 30-year-old family, children’s and
community centre to increase capacity and provide fit for purpose modern facilities to improve
service delivery.
High Street Upgrade
Cranbourne PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Project request: $50-$80 million - To undertake a much-needed upgrade of Cranbourne Town Littlecroft Family Resource Centre is a popular Redeveloping this existing resource will:
facility providing four-year-old kindergarten,
Centre to create a safe environment that is valued by the community. • help to address increasing demand,
Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services
and community activities. It is located beside • support a high standard of service delivery,
Narre Warren South’s busy Casey Central • ensure existing kindergarten and MCH
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS Shopping Centre. spaces are comparable to newer facilities,
Cranbourne Town Centre’s popular High Street An upgrade will: The much-loved community space has been well • provide more space to better accommodate
is in need of comprehensive renewal to improve used over its lifespan and requires upgrading to the community’s social, cultural, educational
• create inviting streets, plazas, open spaces
its image by upgrading infrastructure, signage provide the standard of infrastructure our residents and recreational needs.
and community hubs,
and technology. deserve and that supports modern service delivery.
• accommodate for ongoing growth
The upgrade, as identified in the Cranbourne Town and investment, Through community engagement, Council
Centre Structure Plan (2018) Implementation Plan, identified programs and activities the community
will create a modern town centre that caters more • cater for buses and pedestrians more efficiently, would like to see at Littlecroft (in addition to existing
effectively for buses and pedestrians and provides • improve the overall amenity and image of services). Feedback included a desire for lifelong
improved amenity to accommodate ongoing the centre. learning, wellbeing and early years initiatives, as
growth and investment. well as community development, health and fitness
activities which will be reflected in the upgrade.
Bus Interchange
Cranbourne
Project request: $7.5 million - To construct a purpose-built public transport interchange at Lyall
Street, Cranbourne to cater for more buses and provide better pedestrian access.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION safety issues and provide shelter with integrated
street furniture and water-sensitive street planting.
Cranbourne Town Centre’s Lyall Street Bus
Interchange is heavily utilised by the COMMUNITY BENEFITS
local community. A new contemporary landmark bus interchange will:
The Cranbourne Town Centre Structure Plan • improve the precinct’s connectivity and
(2018) Implementation Plan identifies upgraded attract activity,
bus infrastructure as essential to this busy
interchange to address current issues of congestion, • cater for pedestrians and commuters of all ages
low standard infrastructure with limited shelter, and abilities,
outdated technology and poor signage. • vastly improve the commuter experience through
weather protection, safety and functionality.
A purpose-built public transport interchange will
reconfigure traffic and bus lanes, address public
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
Hampton Park Community Hub The Orange Door for Casey
Hampton Park Narre Warren
Project request: $15 million - For the construction of an integrated community hub at Project request: To prioritise the placement of The Orange Door service hub within the City of
Hampton Park. Casey. Once committed, $3 million of the available Victorian Government project funding would be
required to support relevant service delivery agencies to establish the much-needed facility.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION and accessible venue that could be readily
converted to an Orange Door facility to help
Hampton Park is vibrant, close-knit, maturing, The Orange Door is a Victorian Government those in need with housing, health, legal,
but still growing community that lacks modern initiative to establish 17 free, one-stop, integrated financial, counselling and material aid.
community facilities and access to essential service hubs for people who are, or have
community services. experienced family violence and families in If the project is prioritised in Casey, further funding
need of extra support with the care of children. would be required to support the relevant service
Council’s recently adopted Hampton Park Central delivery agency to plan, establish and deliver this
Community Precinct Master Plan 2019 proposes As of December 2019, there are five centres in vital service.
a new community precinct within Hampton Park operation with another 12 to be established.
which includes an integrated community hub, COMMUNITY BENEFITS
kindergarten, new town square and revitalisation The City of Casey is actively advocating for an
of the town centre. Orange Door to be located in the municipality. The establishment of The Orange Door in Casey
Casey has the highest number of family violence will provide:
This project will deliver a contemporary community Police reports in Victoria, yet localised support • an accessible, discreet location for victims
hub comprising a redeveloped Arthur Wren services are overstretched and difficult to of violence to obtain support,
Community Hall, community and office space access. The closest Orange Door services
and an enhanced library entrance. Council are in Frankston and Morwell. • improved service provision,
plans to deliver the Main Street and town • a location for direct service delivery agencies.
square elements as part of the redevelopment An established building in the Narre Warren
of the community hub. Business Park has been identified as a discreet
Prior to the commencement of works on the
community hub, upgrades to the nearby Strong
Drive and Coral Drive kindergartens are necessary
to accommodate Hampton Park Kindergarten
children who will be displaced during construction.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Hampton Park Community Hub will:
• better service community needs,
• use Council-owned land to deliver
improved services,
• provide a base for not-for-profit organisations
to provide services.
COST
$500,000 For a detailed design plan
in 2020-21
$14.5 To complete the project
million over 2022-24
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place Ercildoune Court Reserve
Doveton Cranbourne West
Project request: $376,500 - To fund three ongoing positions at the centre. Project request: $803,000 - To fund the restoration of the heritage home and grounds for future
community use.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Casey has the highest Aboriginal population Securing Aboriginal Engagement Unit staffing Dating back to 1860, Ercildoune Farm was one of Residents will benefit from:
in Melbourne’s southern region, including a will enable continuity in: the district’s earliest dairy operations. Owned by
significant Aboriginal youth population. The Frederick Hall and his wife Elizabeth, the couple • preservation of a significant part of local history,
Casey Aboriginal Gathering Place at Doveton • Responding to the emerging gaps and needs lived in the homestead, Hayton Park, for more than • creation of a public recreational space at
opened in July 2016 as a dedicated space of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island youths, 30 years and raised twelve children. Ercildoune Court Reserve,
for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander • Reducing barriers to accessing essential services
Late in 2018, nearby residents petitioned Council • opportunities to use the historic homestead
community members to drop in, engage in that enhances physical and mental health
to restore the historic homestead. Council has for community activities.
programs and activities and connect with wellbeing, and enables active community
Indigenous services. brought forward plans to prepare a master plan
engagement, independence and self-
for the site to guide its restoration and future use.
determination of community members,
Funding for the ongoing employment of an
Aboriginal Youth Regional Coordinator, an • Ensuring that the community develops strong The restoration of Hayton Park and landscaping
Aboriginal Youth Case Manager & Mentor and a links to the family, community and country. of Ercildoune Court Reserve will secure the historic
Gathering Place Business Support team member homestead for future use by the community.
will enable the continued delivery of programs at
the centre.
Current program and activities have led to
increased youth participation in education,
empowerment of older youths to actively engage
in social, community and employment
participation and improved health and wellbeing
of Elders through better access to essential
services and social activities.
COST
$130,000 Building Strong Aboriginal
Youth Regional Coordinator
$171,500 Aboriginal Youth Case
Manager & Mentor
$75,000 Gathering Place
Business Support
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EDUCATION EDUCATION
Orana Early Years Facility Kindergarten Funding
Clyde North City-wide
Project request: $1.5 million - To deliver an interim facility at Clyde North to provide early years Project request: $3.682 million per annum - For continued funding of five hours of weekly
and family services. kindergarten education for all Casey’s children in the year before starting school equating to
$1227 per child.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The facility will be fully modular and deliver PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
services until permanent infrastructure is
Located beside the Interim Community Hub, as developed, at which time it can be relocated to Current funding contributions for four-year-old Children will benefit from:
part of a new Community Place, the Orana Early service another new community in the growth area. kindergarten include ten hours from the Victorian
• improved health, wellbeing and learning
Years Facility will provide vital early childhood Government and an additional five hours from the
COMMUNITY BENEFITS outcomes resulting from preschool education,
services for families in this new community. Australian Government on a weekly basis.
• high quality education and care for 15 hours
The combined population growth of Clyde and Local families will benefit from: This model provides a minimum of 15 hours of each week,
Clyde North in recent years is unprecedented, • a variety of early years and family services, kindergarten each week in term time for eligible
almost tripling from 11,400 people in 2016 to children in the year before they start school. • maximised developmental outcomes (especially
including Maternal and Child Health services, for those from vulnerable families).
30,300 in 2019, with an expected 57,400 people
by 2024. The delivery of early community • access to a flexible, multipurpose While Victorian Government contributions are
infrastructure, such as this, is critical in community room, ongoing, the Australian Government’s commitment
supporting new communities. concludes at the end of 2020. Ongoing Federal
• a new playground and open space across Government commitment to funding will ensure
The project is part of a broader partnership the road, Council can continue providing a minimum of 15
between Council and developer Balcon Group • reduced need to travel outside the area hours early childhood education for Casey’s
which will create approximately 11 jobs during for community services. children in the year before they start school.
construction and permanent roles for a variety
of Council staff once open.
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ACTIVE CASEY
Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands
Berwick to Officer South
Project request: Funding for the implementation of the Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands
Park Plan in 2020.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Victorian Government has committed $154 Funding for delivery of the Park Plan’s
million to the Suburban Parks Program, which recommendations will provide for:
includes development of the Cardinia Creek
Regional Parklands Park Plan to consider use • development of infrastructure and other
of 508 hectares of parklands running from amenities,
Berwick to Clyde through the City of Casey • staffing, advocacy and expert advice,
and Cardinia Shire.
• landscaping and environmental upgrades,
The Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands Park Plan • agreements and management,
will provide vital direction for the land acquisition,
management and improved assets on public land, • where necessary, land acquisition.
including green infrastructure and tourism assets
for the region.
Existing biodiversity and habitat values along the
Cardinia Creek waterway and riparian areas will
be protected and enhanced and cultural heritage
values will be protected. A regional shared trail
will support walking, cycling, horse riding, attract
visitors and connect people to the parklands and
that in turn will positively impact the overall
liveability of the region.
The Department of Environment, Land, Water &
Planning (DELWP) is leading the development of
a Park Plan that sets the values, key conservation
areas, recreational opportunities, an integrated
management model and partnership opportunities
for the project.
Key stakeholders include the City of Casey,
Cardinia Shire Council and landowners along
the creek.
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ACTIVE CASEY ACTIVE CASEY
Casey Fields Football Centre of Excellence
Cranbourne East
Casey Fields is one of Melbourne’s most prominent regional park venues and sets itself apart by the
quantum of sports and quality of facilities offered. The Casey Fields Master Plan sets the strategic Project request: $25 million - To deliver an elite pitch, grandstand and pavilion expansion.
direction for development, renewal and management of the park over the next 20 years.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The Football Centre of Excellence is Stage 2 of Casey Fields Football Centre of Excellence
Casey Fields Regional Football (Soccer) Precinct, will provide:
AFL Boutique Stadium catering for elite participation of A-League,
W-League and high-profile games for football • a boutique soccer stadium with an elite level
Cranbourne East and other rectangular sports (i.e. rugby league, natural turf pitch, grandstand pavilion and
rugby union). Stage 1 delivered four community spectator seating for regional and elite
Project request: $100 million - For the staged delivery of a boutique stadium at Casey Fields pitches, a regional level pavilion and car parking. level sport,
AFL Oval to support women’s and men’s competitions and training. • fill a critical gap in football pathways in south
Funding for Stage 2 will assist delivery of a
east Melbourne, where there are 22,000
boutique rectangle stadium with an elite natural
registered participants.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION turf pitch and grandstand pavilion with 500 seats,
spectator seating around the pitch for 4,000, car
The Draft Casey Fields AFL Precinct Master parking and associated infrastructure. Council is
Plan forms part of Council’s forward vision for a contributing $10 million and is seeking funding
10-year phased development of facilities to meet partners to support the delivery of sporting
the operational requirements during AFL/AFLW infrastructure in Melbourne’s south east.
match days, other sporting code event days and
non-event days for broader community engagement. The proposed investment is predicted to create COST
Staged delivery of the master plan is proposed, approximately 463 new jobs, $34.67 million in value
with funding broken down into specific elements. added spend during construction (Years 1 to 3) $10 million Council contribution
and an annual average of $115,000 in total value
Delivery of a grandstand and a lighting upgrade added spend during operation. In addition, the $25 million Funding request
have been identified as highest priorities, as both project will result in total estimated rise in output
will deliver spectator outcomes that support the of $92.29 million.
goals of the City of Casey, AFL and Melbourne
Football Club.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS Fitness Trail
The boutique stadium development will: Cranbourne East
• create an AFL precinct that complies with Project request: $500,000 - To build a five-kilometre long fitness trail that is safe and easily
minimum AFL standards for a Category 2 venue, accessible, for runners and walkers to enjoy.
• improve player and spectator amenity,
• increase the venue’s capacity to comply with PROJECT DESCRIPTION participation in the simplest form of activity to
AFL guidelines and benchmarks, improve people’s health, walking!
Development of a fitness trail at Casey Fields is a
• ensure the long-term commercial viability of short-term priority of the Casey Fields Master Plan. COMMUNITY BENEFITS
the AFL precinct. COST The five-kilometre long track will appeal to runners,
walkers and riders with its soft surface, wide path, The Casey Fields Fitness Trail will:
$35 million Stage 1: South-West and flat topography in a safe and attractive setting. • provide a safe and easily accessible fitness
Grandstand, Lighting, track for casual walking, running and riding,
Entrances, Drop in Wicket This project is set to be delivered in stages to
align with the development of abutting new • support improved community health
$65 million Stage 2: West and East residential estates. and wellbeing,
Grandstands, Road & Car • create opportunities for active and passive
Once completed, the trail will become a regionally
Park, Entrances recreation,
significant attraction within the premiere active park
precinct. The looped route will also encourage • become a regionally significant attraction.
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Tennis Court Renewal Regional Netball Precinct
Cranbourne East Cranbourne East
Project request: $160,260 - To support Council to upgrade two existing tennis courts at the Project request: $18 million - To develop a new indoor/outdoor netball facility that will respond to
Casey Fields Municipal Tennis Precinct to support increased participation and multi-purpose use. a critical gap in facilities and available netball pathways in the region.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Casey Fields Municipal Tennis Precinct consists The improved tennis courts and hit-up wall will: The Casey Fields Precinct Master Plan outlines The Regional Netball Precinct will deliver:
of 12 tennis courts and associated infrastructure the need for development of a Regional Netball
including a pavilion, sports lighting, court fencing • better accommodate additional participation Precinct at Casey Fields to cater for community • an indoor stadium with four courts (future
and car parking. Courts at the facility are being and recreation use, participation, elite netball pathways and athlete expansion to eight courts) and 12 outdoor courts,
progressively converted to better meet demand • be able to be used as multi-purpose courts by development. • pavilion amenities including change rooms for
and the changing needs of the community. the wider community, players and umpires, kiosk/canteen serving
The current primary venue, Casey Stadium, will
indoor and outdoor courts, office, meeting rooms,
As recommended in the Casey Fields Master Plan, • require less maintenance. not be able to adequately balance the growing
public toilets, storage,
this project involves conversion of two existing demand for netball while catering for increases
synthetic clay courts to acrylic hard courts and in other indoor court sports, particularly basketball. • boulevard plaza, landscaping, paths and car
installation of a hit-up wall for general community parking that connects to the broader Casey
COST It is envisaged that the regional netball facility at Fields and residential areas.
access and associated civil works.
Casey Fields will service the pathways of netball
This will bring the courts in line with Tennis $297,740 Council contribution from community to state participation.
Victoria’s infrastructure standards and Grand
Slam tournament venues and will result in $160,260 Funding request
maintenance efficiencies.
Dog Friendly Space
Cranbourne East
Project request: $120,000 - To provide a purpose built, open space environment for dogs
to exercise in a high-density area where residential blocks are small.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Gated entrances with concrete pads will cater
for high wear areas, users will also have access
Dog ownership in Cranbourne East’s high-density to drinking water, waste bag dispensers and
residential areas is expected to increase with bins, along with appropriate seating and shelter
population growth. for visitors.
Council plans to construct a regionally significant, COMMUNITY BENEFITS
fenced area that provides a fit for purpose
environment for dogs (with their owners) to The Dog Friendly Space will:
move freely, addressing the need for alternative • provide open space for people with limited
open space. access to space for dogs to exercise,
The project will include a fenced area (0.7 • feature a safe off-leash area for dogs,
hectares) with open grass, lawn, crushed rock,
trees, shrubs, rocks and mounding areas that • promote social engagement, a sense of
engage and interest dogs and provide shade community and responsible dog ownership.
for visitors.
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Clyde Park Precinct Casey Coastal Trail
Clyde Coastal communities from Tooradin to Warneet
Project request: $200,000 - For master plan development for Clyde Park Sports Precinct and Project request: $100,000 - To prepare a business case and feasibility study for a destination
Clyde Regional Park. coastal trail through the Tooradin mangrove foreshore.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Master plans for the Clyde Park Sports Precinct PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
and the Clyde Regional Park will set the strategic
In 2018, the City of Casey secured approximately direction for the development and management of The Casey Coastal Trail has been identified in The Casey Coastal Trail initiative will:
82 hectares of land in Clyde to deliver a regional the area over the next 20+ years. The master plans Council’s Walk and Ride in Casey Strategy and
active open space known as Clyde Park Sports will address all areas of the precinct, providing the Western Port Coastal Management Plan as • connect the coastal communities with
Precinct. The site offers synergies with the recently direction on elements such as the park setting, a potential initiative to attract tourism to the area an improved path network,
gazetted Clyde Regional Park (a future regional informal open spaces, car parking, paths and and connect coastal communities. • enhance progress and economic development
conservation and recreation park) and the future road network. through tourism,
Melbourne Water retarding basin (the final A business case and feasibility study will
The master plan will detail regional level facilities determine the alignment of the trails, specific • provide health and wellbeing benefits through
catchment before Western Port Bay).
for sports (rugby league, rugby union, softball, factors regarding infrastructure delivery in physical activity and recreation opportunities,
The adjacent parcels of land represent baseball, hockey, athletics, gymnastics in addition protected areas and consideration of multiple • ensure protection, management and celebration
approximately 398 hectares of potential public to AFL, cricket and netball) that are not able to landowners. The study will also help to of the accessible and sensitive areas of the
open space and planning should be coordinated be accommodated within Casey’s existing and strategically stage the project, as follows: Casey coastline.
to maximise benefit to the community. proposed active open space network.
Stage 1 – Business case and feasibility study for a
Additionally, parallel funding of a Park Plan for destination coastal trail incorporating a boardwalk
the Clyde Regional Park will enable synergies through the Tooradin mangrove foreshore.
resulting from the co-location of the parks to be
fully explored. Stage 2 – Business case and feasibility study
for a coastal trail between Tooradin and
COMMUNITY BENEFITS Warneet townships.
The master plans will be a strategic guide for the
development of the Clyde Park Precinct, including:
• direction on park setting, informal open spaces,
car parking, paths and roads,
• detailed requirements for regional level sporting
and recreation facilities,
• cost estimates for all future projects,
• identification of future partnership and advocacy
opportunities.
COST
$100,000 Clyde Park Sports Precinct
Master Plan
$100,000 Clyde Regional Park Plan
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Cranbourne North Active Open Space Cranbourne West Active Open Space
Cranbourne North Cranbourne West
Project request: $2.03 million - To deliver an active open space reserve with multipurpose Project request: $3.45 million - To develop an open space reserve site alongside the new
community pavilion, playspace, paths, soccer pitches and cricket oval. Cranbourne West Secondary College and Inclusion Hub.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Despite its location in a growth area, surrounded The open active space will provide: Cranbourne West residents have limited access to The active open space will deliver:
by residential development, a school and a active open space for community activities,
community centre, Cranbourne North has limited • a multipurpose pavilion for school and recreation or organised sport. The suburb’s • convenient co-location of an active open space
local active open space for community activities, community use, population is currently 20,313 and is expected to reserve beside a school and community centre,
recreation and organised sport. The suburb’s • outdoor spaces for recreation including a district reach 26,108 by 2041. • a community pavilion for use as a learning/
current population of 26,158 is predicted to level playspace, shared walking and cycling meeting space for students and community,
surpass 29,000 by 2041 and the local Tulliallan Council plans to develop a site alongside the new
paths, and landscaping,
Cranbourne West Secondary College and Inclusion • opportunity for community engagement,
Primary School is expected to grow to over 1100
• sport playing surfaces for school and community Hub into an open space reserve with a enhanced social networks, improved health
students by 2020, requiring additional modular
use including three soccer pitches, a cricket oval, multipurpose community pavilion, play space, and wellbeing,
buildings on an already constrained site.
cricket nets and associated infrastructure, paths, AFL/cricket ovals and netball courts. A joint • surfaces for AFL, netball and cricket,
To meet local demand for open space, sport • space for delivery of programs promoting use oval will also be delivered in conjunction with
and community infrastructure, Council proposes the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) at • casual recreation spaces including a playspace,
wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, such as the
the transformation of a nearby greenfield site the college. shared walking and cycling paths.
school’s partnership with Melbourne
into a open space reserve with a multipurpose Football Club.
community pavilion, playspace, paths, soccer The project provides community infrastructure to
pitches and cricket oval. bring together Cranbourne West’s population – with
over one third of its residents born overseas – to
The project will generate economic benefits and participate in community life, recreation and school
growth to the region – specifically, the investment in a community hub model. The reserve’s pavilion
of $10.8 million will result in 116 jobs in Casey, can also be used as a learning/meeting space for
128 across Victoria and 129 nationally and students and community, as well as open space for
output of $34.41 million in Casey, $37.06 sport and lunch/recess periods.
million in Victoria and $37.30 million nationally.
COST COST
$4.62 $3.45
Council contribution Council contribution
million million
$4.16 Development Contributions $6.2 Development Contributions
million Plan funds million Plan funds
$2.03 $3.45
Funding request Funding request
million million
$10.81 $13.1
Total project cost Total project cost
million million
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Berwick Health and Active Transport Connection
Berwick
Education Precinct (HEP) Project request: $15 million - To construct a shared path bridge across the Monash Freeway
from Sweeney Reserve into the HEP.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Berwick Health and Education Precinct covers
approximately 122 hectares of land on either side Improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity to The bridge will:
of Clyde Road, north of the Princes Highway and Berwick HEP will reduce vehicle congestion and
south of Berwick Village. enhance the accessibility and liveability of the • reduce dependency on private vehicles
precinct. The proposed active transport bridge and alleviate congestion,
Recognised by Plan Melbourne as a significant
will connect the HEP and train station to the Hallam • maximise access to public transport,
precinct, Berwick HEP represents a hub of
Valley strategic cycling network and surrounding
knowledge, technology, health, employment, • encourage active modes of transport,
residential areas, cutting over 3km from this
research and education for the south east. On • deliver a safe and continuous network of
journey for cyclists and walkers.
completion, the HEP will accommodate up to regionally significant pedestrian and cyclist
11,000 jobs, 1,3000 students, 700 hospital beds The project was identified as a key piece of paths to and through the precinct,
and 1,000 high density dwellings. unfunded infrastructure in the 2017 Berwick HEP
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). • ensure public parks and trails are visible
The precinct has excellent access to transport and accessible.
infrastructure due to its central location near
Berwick Railway Station and bus interchange,
the Monash Freeway, Clyde Road and Princes
Highway.
Berwick Railway Station
Berwick
Project request: $120 million - To build a landmark railway station at Berwick in conjunction with
the level crossing removal at Clyde Road.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS
When Berwick Railway Station opened on 8 October A new Berwick Railway Station will:
1877, it was the only station between Dandenong
and Pakenham on the Gippsland Line. Today, • improve the precinct’s connectivity and identity
Berwick is one of the busiest and most used lines as a contemporary landmark station,
along the Dandenong Corridor within the City of • reduce and alleviate congestion,
Casey. Recognised as a ‘Premium’ Metropolitan
• create a strong sense of place and destination,
Station, Berwick Station is staffed from the first train
service in the morning to the last service at night. • enhance Berwick Station’s ‘Premium’ status
and position the station precinct as a pivotal
The scale and potential cost of the funded Clyde modern gateway,
Road level crossing removal and the significance
of the Berwick HEP highlights the necessity for a • reduce the impact of continual long-term
new and contemporary railway station at Berwick upgrades by future-proofing the station, car
to service a large and growing population. parking, bus interchange and road network.
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Bus Network Review Active Transport Improvements
City-wide City-wide
Project request: $30 million - To undertake a comprehensive review of bus networks for growth Project request: $5 million - To install pedestrian operated signals at ten intersections.
areas, activity centres and tourism locations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Casey’s population growth and record car ownership A Bus Network Review will provide a plan for There are many intersections across the City of
are placing pressure on transport infrastructure delivery of the following: Casey’s arterial road network that are considered
and impacting the everyday life of residents. Bus unsafe access points for pedestrians and cyclists.
services and infrastructure in the City of Casey • improved connectivity, accessibility and choice Ten intersections have been identified along
are inadequate and do not meet community for the community, Victorian Government Arterial Roads as points
expectations. • maximise potential to deliver neighbourhoods where pedestrians and cyclists would benefit
where residents everyday needs can be met from the installation of new pedestrian
In some areas of the municipality, commuters wait operated signals.
locally with a 20-minute journey from home,
between 2.5 and 4 hours between buses. High
quality bus infrastructure and services to offer • reduced congestion along highways, arterial COMMUNITY BENEFITS
sustainable, efficient, accessible and affordable roads and other local roads in the area, also
options that readily connect neighbourhoods, resulting in improved local amenity, Delivery of the pedestrian operated signals will:
workplaces, community facilities and services. • provide high-quality bus access to job-rich • ease congestion,
A bus network review will identify frequent and and activity centres and railway stations.
• cater for better access and safer movement
reliable transport options that meet Council’s goal of vehicles, buses and pedestrians.
of providing 10-minute services across
the transport network.
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Cranbourne Rail Duplication Project Rail Corridors
Project request: $200,000 - For a detailed design for construction of a section of the Great
The duplication of the Dandenong to Cranbourne rail track and the extension of rail to Clyde Southern Rail Trail from Clyde to Korumburra.
promises significant benefits to the Casey community. The following have been identified as key
supplementary projects.
Lynbrook Railway Station Upgrade PROJECT DESCRIPTION Council requires funding to undertake detailed
design for the GSRT from Clyde to Korumburra/
Project request: $2.5 million - For an additional 100 car parking spaces and improved amenity The City of Casey is working in partnership with Cardinia Shire border.
Cardinia Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire
infrastructure at Lynbrook Railway Station. COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Council and Bass Coast Shire Council to extend
the Great Southern Rail Trail (GSRT) along the Once complete, the rail trails will provide:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION the area and encourage greater use disused rail corridor from Clyde to Leongatha,
of public transport. where it will join the existing GSRT section that • alternative transport and recreation options
Lynbrook Railway Station is situated on the runs from Leongatha to Welshpool, creating over for residents and visitors,
Cranbourne line and currently serves the community One hundred extra car parking spaces and
improved amenity infrastructure at Lynbrook 140 kilometres of trail for recreation and tourism.
as an unstaffed station with approximately 250 • connection to the GSRT,
commuter car parking spaces. As the population Railway Station will supplement 235 car A shared use path along the Cranbourne Rail • environmental benefits through decreased
of Lynbrook and Lyndhurst continues to grow, parking spaces proposed under the Corridor from Dandenong to Cranbourne and CO2 and noise emissions,
a shortage of commuter car parking spaces at Victorian Government’s commitment. ultimately the future Clyde Station could join
the station has resulted in significant parking the GRST at Clyde, offering a range of potential • economic growth through construction
COMMUNITY BENEFITS and tourism attraction.
congestion along neighbouring roads. economic, social and environmental benefits for
Extra parking and new amenities at Lynbrook the people of Casey. This shared path route
Car parking at Lynbrook Railway Station will Station will: could also link up to the Djerring Trail which was
increase by 235 spaces under the Victorian recently constructed as part of the Caulfield level
Government’s $150 million commitment to build • improve the community’s connectivity and crossing removal project.
an extra 1500 new station car spaces along the accessibility to transport,
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. Council has
• encourage residents to use public transport,
identified a need for further commuter parking
and improved amenity to cater for future growth in • provide enhanced bike facilities.
Aylmer Road Underpass
Lynbrook
Project request: $10 million - For the construction of a road underpass at Aylmer Road, Lynbrook.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION representing a significant increase in the scope
of the project.
The current road configuration at Aylmer Road
requires motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to take COMMUNITY BENEFITS
a lengthy round-trip to access nearby services and
An underpass at Aylmer Road will deliver:
facilities. In addition, crossing the Cranbourne
railway line as a pedestrian or cyclist currently • direct access to the local shopping centres,
involves a 10 kilometre round-trip along highways schools and community facilities,
and arterial roads that are often congested during
peak periods. • possible extension of bus services from Lynbrook
• improved connectivity and accessibility for
In the early 1990s, an at-grade level crossing at
Lynbrook and Lyndhurst residents,
Aylmer Road Lynbrook was proposed however a
road underpass (under the Cranbourne rail line) is • a 20-minute neighbourhood, reducing travel
now mandated by the Victorian Government, time for commuters.
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Intersection Improvement Evans Road and Boland Drive
Lyndhurst
Project request: $6 million - To upgrade the Evans Road and Boland Drive intersection at
Craig Road Bypass Lyndhurst to ease current congestion and provide broader economic and safety benefits.
Devon Meadows
Project request: $8 million - To construct the Craig Road Bypass – Casey Fields An upgrade of the Evans Road and Boland Drive
Boulevard extension on the South Gippsland Highway. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
intersection is necessary to ensure the safety of
Situated in Lyndhurst, between Cranbourne West motorists and pedestrians once Evans Road is
Casey and provide a key and safe access point and Lynbrook, the Evans Road and Boland Drive reopened to through traffic.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION intersection provides access from residential
to the highway. COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The South Gippsland Highway in Devon Meadows communities in Lynbrook for Lyndhurst to Merinda
runs through a once rural area that is becoming COMMUNITY BENEFITS Park Railway Station. The upgraded Evans Road and Boland Drive
rapidly urbanised. In future, safe access onto and Currently without signals, the crossing is intersection will:
across the South Gippsland Highway will represent Early delivery of this intersection infrastructure will:
considered dangerous and would benefit from the • facilitate more efficient movement of vehicles,
a pain point for commuters and local residents early installation of signals to secure a safe link to
• improve safety on a key route to Phillip Island and provide better pedestrian access and promote
going about their daily business. major mixed-use development fronts in the City
South Gippsland, improved connectivity to the new Merinda
of Casey and provide a key access point for a Park Station,
Construction of the Craig Road Bypass – Casey • link major development fronts, growing area of congestion.
Fields Boulevard extension intersection on the
• link major mixed-use development fronts in
South Gippsland Highway will link two major • deliver future infrastructure in a growing area of It’s expected the intersection will be heavily used the City of Casey,
growth area development fronts in the City of congestion in the south east. post completion of the Evans Road rail crossing
removal project when Evans Road will be opened. • provide key and safe access to ease a growing
The area will be a point of significant traffic area of congestion.
congestion and decreased safety, generating
Ballarto Road and Clyde Five Ways Road delays to commuters as they travel to railway
stations, access the bus network and other key
Clyde destinations including employment and services.
Project request: $8 million - To construct an intersection with signals at Ballarto Road and
Clyde Five Ways Road.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Ballarto Road and Clyde Five Ways Road
intersection at Clyde is currently considered
dangerous as an unsignalised intersection.
This rural junction is being used by regional traffic
moving between Casey and Cardinia.
An intersection with signals in place would link
future developments in Casey and provide a key
and safe access point in a rapidly growing area.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
The intersection upgrade will:
• reduce congestion,
• cater for better access and safer movement of
vehicles, buses and rapidly increasing
pedestrian access.
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Priority Roads
Pound Road, Shrives Road Duplication and
Fullard Road Realignment
Narre Warren/Hampton Park
Project request: $130 million - For the duplication of Pound and Shrives Roads from Hallam
Road through to the Narre Warren Cranbourne Road, including the deviation of Fullard Road
and the upgrade of the Webb Street and Shrives Road intersection.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION flagged for many years and land was set aside for
with other areas of Public Acquisition Overlay. At
The Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD is an area the eastern end, realignment of Shrives Road along
affected by significant and growing congestion. Fullard Road will ensure traffic is funnelled onto the
Heavy traffic along sections of Pound Road (26,000 arterial network at Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.
vehicles per day) and Shrives Road (12,000
vehicles per day) in Narre Warren/Hampton Park COMMUNITY BENEFITS
is expected to increase as a result of the future The duplication and realignment will:
construction of 500-700 dwellings in the Pound
and Shrives Road Development Plan area. • reduce congestion and travel time,
Duplication of Pound and Shrives Roads has been • improve access for vehicles and pedestrians.
Evans Road South Duplication
Cranbourne West
Project request: $100 million (plus) - For the duplication of Evans Road at Cranbourne
West and Lynbrook, south of the South Gippsland Highway.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION and provide a key north-south access point to
address this growing area of congestion in the
Located within the growing suburbs of growing south east. A declaration of the road and
Cranbourne West and Lynbrook, Evans Road is duplication is required to ensure traffic is
often very congested. funnelled onto the arterial network.
Once the level crossing removal at Evans Road is BENEFITS
completed, the road will become a key north-south The upgrade will:
connection that’s expected to carry in excess of
25,000 vehicles per day. • reduce congestion,
Duplication of the road south of the South • provide improved pedestrian access,
Gippsland Highway will link development fronts • improve connectivity, safety and travel times.
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