Category: Urban Sustainability

Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail – National Green Jobs Corps Team

Jul 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail is located between Warrandyte Road and Highland Avenue and is part of the Mullum Creek Trail, which provides a remnant bush trail along the Creek, through Ringwood and Croydon. The Cultural Heritage Trail includes interpretative signage, identifying the remnant bush and the significance the valley had for the Wurunjderi,…
Give Our Streets the Green Light

Jul 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents are being asked to sign an online petition, Give Our Streets the Green Light, to lobby the government to fund a changeover to energy-efficient street lighting. In Maroondah the upfront costs of replacing more than 5500 mercury vapour globes currently lighting Maroondah’s streets is about $2million. The goal is to reduce Council’s greenhouse…
Discussing Federal Involvement within Central Activities Districts

Jul 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Cities of Whitehorse and Frankston, like the City of Maroondah, each have an identified Central Activities District, namely Box Hill, Frankston and Ringwood respectively. These locations, which are in close proximity to rail stations, have been identified as sites for urban revitalisation, including higher densities and mixed use development. The aim is to provide…
Discussing the Transport Inegration Act

Jul 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Transport Integration Act aims to provide an integrated framework to assist in the planning and delivery of Victoria’s transport networks. The Act took effect on the 1st of July and aims to ensure that all decisions affecting the transport system support the same consistent objectives. This morning I attended a presentation on the Act…
Ministerial visit to the Ringwood Aquatic Centre Co-generation plant

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon I joined Peter Garrett, the Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, as well as Mike Symon, the Federal Member for Deakin, in observing the new co-generation plant at Ringwood Aquatic Centre. The co-generation plant was jointly funded through a $250,000 Federal Government grant complementing Council funding of $200,000. The plant includes…
Media Release: Lighting the way to a greener future

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases

Maroondah residents are being asked to sign an online campaign, Give Our Streets the Green Light, to lobby the government to fund a changeover to energy-efficient street lighting. Council has joined the Municipal Association of Victoria and other Victorian councils to lobby the state and commonwealth governments to fund the changeover to new energy-efficient globes.…
Media Release: Maroondah Interfaith Network gets a funding boost

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has welcomed an $8800 Victorian Multicultural Commission grant which will assist the Maroondah Interfaith Network with its leadership training and education programs. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin accepted the grant last Wednesday. “Since the Maroondah Interfaith Network was established in November 2009 it has grown to include more than 35 leaders from…
Media Relase: Co-generation plant attracts attention

Jul 21, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin welcomed the Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts, the Honourable Peter Garrett to Ringwood last Wednesday. Hon. Garrett inspected the co-generation plant at the Ringwood Aquatic Centre which was jointly funded by the Federal Government in January last year. The funding was part of the $300 million Regional…
Maroondah Leader: Cash boost for musicians

Jul 20, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the $10,000 State Government grant that will be provided through EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon to ensure youth musicians will be able to utilise music equipment for rehearsals and performances. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the announcement recognised the dedication of the council’s youth services team. “It is great…
Maroondah Journal: Heathmont woman fined over snappy dog

Jul 20, 2010

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alex

in Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

Pet ownership brings responsibilities and it is important that owners of pets respect their neighbours and the community. The Maroondah Journal has reported on a recent incident, whereby a woman was fined for letting her dog roam and intimidate people. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the prosecution was a strong reminder to pet owners that…