By Danielle Kutchel
The City of Casey’s strategic nous has been recognised in the Municipal Association of Victoria’s 2021 MAV Technology National Awards for Excellence.
The council picked up an award for its Technology @ Casey – 2020 Strategic Plan in the Strategy and Planning Achievement of the Year category.
Casey’s chair of administrators, Noelene Duff, said the council was “delighted” with the win.
“We were delighted to be recognised for leadership in the smart city and innovation space at the MAV Technology Awards,” she said.
The City of Casey was also highly commended for its Smart Casey Launchpad in the Smart City Achievement of the Year category.
“The Smart Casey Launchpad was developed through engagement with our community,” Ms Duff said.
“Council is committed to learning how smart city initiatives and infrastructure, such as technology, data and innovation can unlock new opportunities and help us to overcome persistent challenges, as we continue to build a sustainable future for our community.”
The City of Casey is currently working on creating the Smart City and Innovation Community Reference Group.
Ms Duff said the group is “designed to enhance participation opportunities, drive innovation and test emerging technology with members of Casey’s community.”
“The reference group is about more than just technology, so I encourage community members from a range of diverse backgrounds, including local community groups, education, sustainability, start-ups, businesses and other key local industries to find out more and apply via Casey Conversations,” she said.
The awards were announced at the MAV Technology Champions of Change conference, held on 27-29 April.
The conference focused on transforming local government to serve and support communities in the Covid-era.
Topics included emerging technologies, digital leadership, new and collaborative ways of working, AI, business transformation, data governance, customer experience, smart cities and digital access – as well as navigating the massive cultural change that all this will bring.
The awards were decided by a panel of independent judges: Colin Fairweather, Jaynaya Winmar, Cameron Cahill and Catherine Thompson.
