By Danielle Kutchel
The City of Casey is a finalist in multiple categories in the 2021 Municipal Association of Victoria Technology Awards for Excellence.
The annual awards recognise how councils are transforming and serving communities in the digital era.
The City of Casey has been named as a finalist in the Smart City Achievement of the Year category for its Smart Casey Launchpad, and in the Strategy and Planning Achievement of the Year category for both the Launchpad and its Technology @ Casey – 2020 Strategic Plan.
It’s one of ten councils that are finalists in the awards.
MAV President, Cr David Clark, said the award finalists reflect the terrific work across Victorian councils to enable a cultural and technology shift.
“Across the sector, especially in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, councils have embraced digital solutions as a way to maintain high levels of community service in difficult circumstances,” Cr Clark said.
“These awards are an excellent opportunity to share key learnings, as well as congratulate those involved for their innovative thinking and cross-organisational collaboration to move these digital projects from conception to implementation.”
City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said: “The City of Casey is delighted to be a finalist and be recognised for leadership in the smart city and innovation space.
“The Smart Casey Launchpad was developed through engagement with our community.
“Council is committed to learning how Smart City initiatives and infrastructure such as technology, data and innovation can unlock new opportunities and help us overcome persistent challenges, as we continue to build a sustainable future for our community.”
The winners in each category will be announced at the MAV’s Awards for Excellence Dinner on Thursday 29 April at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, and winners will then be eligible for the Victorian and Australian Achievements of the Year.
