Category: Urban Sustainability
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Discussing Play Equipment Upgrades for Quambee Reserve
This afternoon I had an on-site meeting to discuss upgraded play equipment for Quambee Reserve in Ringwood North. Quamby Reserve is identified as a precinct park in Maroondah’s Open Space Strategy, meaning it will have a mixture of recreational activities. Quambee Reserve is home to the North Ringwood Football Club, North Ringwood Cricket Club, as…
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Media Release: VCAT ruling upholds special charge scheme
Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, has welcomed a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) decision to uphold Council’s declaration of a special charge scheme for the construction of a footpath along Allens Road and Salisbury Court in Heathmont. Cr Makin said he was pleased that a request to review the scheme was dismissed and…
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Maroondah Leader: Demand for details
The State Government’s review into bus services within Knox, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges commenced in October 2008, including two workshops that were held in February and June last year. The second workshop presented draft recommendations with the facilitator stating that a final report would identify improvements to the bus network. Despite the workshops being…
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Ringwood Historical Society – 50th anniversary of the City of Ringwood
The City of Ringwood was proclaimed a City on the 19th of March 1960 and tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting paid tribute to the proclamation of the City of Ringwood, through a birthday cake, which included the two logos used by the former City. The City of Ringwood was in existence until the 15th of…
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North Ringwood Community House 2010 AGM
North Ringwood Community House is located at 120 Oban Road, located at the rear of the Holy Spirit Primary School in Ringwood North. The North Ringwood Community House is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and offers a range of accredited courses, as well as adult education and social groups. As a community based organisation, North…
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Delegates’ Report: Annual General Meetings, Promoting Harmony and Recognising Achievements
February and March have both been busy months with the opening of new facilities, annual general meetings and awards. On the 19th of February I had the pleasure of opening the revamped Keystone Hall, located in Croydon. The project, which received Council and Federal funding, is a multi-purpose facility that houses several groups, including Croydon…
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Thank You Function for the 2009 Carols by Candlelight
The 2009 Maroondah Carols by Candlelight was held on the 13th of December last year and was the culmination of many hours of involvement, individuals, community organisations and Council staff. This afternoon Council held an evaluation session and thank you function for the many people involved in the preparation and presentation of the 2009 Carols…