The City of Casey is amplifying community calls for urgent investment in transport, roads and public transport through its Building a Better Casey advocacy campaign.
Council is advocating for a coordinated commitment from the State Government to deliver a pipeline of critical projects that will improve how residents move around the municipality.
Since launching Building a Better Casey, residents have shared their priorities and thoughts through Casey Conversations, with transport and congestion emerging as the top concern. Feedback includes:
"Hallam South Road should have been duplicated when the railway crossing was eliminated. It is a bottleneck through to the Pound Road lights." Carol, Hallam.
"Safety cameras around Viewbright/Soldiers/Skylark is a great idea with schools nearby." Adam, Clyde North.
"Local main road upgrades are very important to keeping traffic moving, as these areas are gridlocks in peak hour traffic, causing regular accidents from driver frustration." Jackie, Berwick.
"Improving traffic, pedestrian safety and also having access to public transport in Clyde is imperative as someone with children and as a worker." Sarah, Clyde.
"Railway extension is a must. Cranbourne station is too far for an overwhelming majority of people in the Cranbourne East, Clyde, Clyde North area." Luke, Clyde.
"They will allow a safer future for my baby son and over time will reduce the impact of our footprint if we are able to stay in our local area for recreation and transport purposes. Our money will go back into our own community." Laura, Cranbourne East - On Bus Network Improvements.
City of Casey Mayor Stefan Koomen said the advocacy priorities reflect what the community is experiencing on the ground.
"We've listened to our community, and residents have made it clear that transport and moving around Casey is the number one issue they want to see improved. As Casey continues to grow, so too does the need for safe, efficient, and accessible transport options," Cr Koomen said.
Council emphasised that any commitment from the State Government - whether towards planning, business cases, or delivery-would deliver tangible benefits for residents.
"We know these are significant projects, and they won't all happen at once. But any level of investment from the State Government will go a long way in improving the daily lives of Casey residents and supporting the long-term growth of our city. These projects play an important role in keeping our community connected," Cr Koomen said.
You can view the full suite of key road upgrades and transport links here: https://conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/bettercasey/transport-and-roads They include:
• Clyde Rail Link - an extension of the metropolitan rail line from Cranbourne to Clyde.
• The Thompsons Road Upgrade and Extension, a major east-west corridor connecting Carrum to Pakenham and unlocking significant economic and employment growth.
• Upgrades to key arterial routes such as Ballarto Road, Clyde Road Corridor, and Glasscocks Road to support growing communities.
• Safety and congestion improvements at priority locations including High Street Cranbourne, Hallam Road, and the Princes Highway/Coniston Avenue intersection.
• Strategic connections like the Dandenong Bypass extension and Shrives Road upgrade and Narre Warren CBD bypass.
• Investment in bus network improvements to ensure residents can access jobs, education, and essential services.
The City of Casey will continue to advocate strongly to all levels of government to ensure these critical infrastructure projects are prioritised.
Residents are encouraged to continue to have their say and help our advocacy campaign through Casey Conversations.
To view our campaign and have your say, visit https://conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/bettercasey
