City of Casey’s Post

Meet Keri New, City of Casey’s Manager of City and Asset Planning! Kerri is on the Connected Libraries Board, which determines policy and monitors performance of the library service. We asked Keri some questions about herself and her role. Can you explain your role as the Manager City and Asset Planning?   I lead the department responsible for the strategic infrastructure planning for Casey. This cuts across parks, sports reserves, roads, drains, community facilities, kindergartens and much more. We prepare strategy plans for this infrastructure, program projects into our capital works program, apply for grants and ensure we are allocating enough funds to renew infrastructure when it needs it.   It is a balancing act between the needs of Casey’s 400,000 (and growing) residents, the funding we have to maintain and renew an existing $4.1 billion worth of assets, as well as building new infrastructure for new communities.   There is lots of financial accounting, recording, reporting and consultation needed to ensure we have a reasonable balance. We also respond to many customer queries about Casey infrastructure.    What are your interests outside of work?   I have two children who generally take up most of my time, especially in football season. Camping, walking in nature or with our dog, gardening and of course I love to read… What’s your go to recommendation of a good read, good watch or good listen?   I use my tablet to download all kinds of books, mainly fiction, using the Borrowbox app (shameless plug for online library resources). A fabulous audiobook is Love Stories by Trent Dalton. The stories he captured were so moving. Meet the rest of the board here- https://lnkd.in/eDhd5tNT #connectedlibraries #cityofcasey