The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee has resumed for 2008 and provides an opportunity to discuss projects that will enhance life within Maroondah.

Items discussed this morning included the Bayswater North Renewal Project and the cooperation that exists between Victoria Police and Connex to prevent rock throwing incidents from occurring. Council’s education and support for newly arrived migrants was also discussed and there are plans to extend this program so that it includes knowledge about public transport. Council will be seeking cooperation with Metlink, Connex and bus operators, such as Invicta, to assist in this project.

Safety around Ringwood was also discussed and the Police will be regularly patrolling the area. Council’s youth services team will also be working with younger people to improve the amenity around the Ringwood Skatepark.

The committee adopted a recommendation calling on council to pursue the Federal Government over funding for security cameras around Ringwood. A federal election promise was made by the former Federal Member for Deakin and I do hope that the new member will commit to the installation of cameras to improve the safety of central Ringwood.