Casey Council seeks state funding to cover graffiti cleanup costs
The City of Casey is asking the Victorian government to reimburse the expenses it incurs removing graffiti from state-owned assets.
In its latest financial year, the City of Casey handled 7,375 graffiti removal requests, with about one-third involving state-owned infrastructure such as street signs and rail lines. The council spent more than $780,000 on cleaning, a figure it wants the state to help cover. Mayor Michelle Crowther argued that council contractors are currently tasked with cleaning assets that belong to the government and called for a timely reimbursement.
The council has formally approached the Department of Transport and Planning, which noted it also removes graffiti from the transport network and encourages reports to police. Casey officials said they are willing to continue cleaning state sites if a funding model is established, while also exploring proactive art programs to deter vandalism.
Why it matters
Taxpayers may bear costs for cleaning state property unless funding responsibilities are clarified.
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