Tag: community infrastructure
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Development in Maroondah – Business Networking Event
Maroondah City Council holds regular events for the business community to provide information on Council’s policies and future trends. This evening we hosted an information session on the Ringwood Central Activities District to provide an update on plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I introduced the session and provided an…
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Federal Government 2010-2011 Budget Breakfast
This morning I attended the Federal Government’s Budget Breakfast, where the recent Federal Budget was presented by the Treasurer Wayne Swan. The Treasurer outlined the economic conditions within Australia, as well as discussing the outcomes from the recent Henry Review into Taxation. One of the initiatives through the economic stimulus package was the investment in…
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Speaking to participants at the Young Leaders Program
The Maroondah Young Leaders program is a week-long intensive program that aims to increase confidence and leadership skills for up to thirty local Year 10 students. Key topics covered in the program include: Communication skills Public speaking Leadership Assertiveness Self awareness Project management Group processes Confidence building Conflict resolution This afternoon I was invited to…
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Media Release: Ringwood Soccer Multipurpose Pavilion on the way
Work is now under way on a $3.5 million redevelopment of Ringwood Soccer Stadium in Jubilee Park. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said site preparation had begun and construction work would be visible over the next month or so. “Council has been working for some time on plans to redevelop the Ringwood Soccer Stadium,…
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Media Release: Boost for sustainability at Ringwood Aquatic Centre
Council expects to deliver more than $60,000 in electricity savings and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 917 tonnes a year through the operation of a new energy production system at Ringwood Aquatic Centre (RAC). The gas fired cogeneration system, delivered to the centre last Thursday, converts heat produced by two gas fired engines into usable…
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Media Release: New look Ringwood Soccer Stadium on the way
Demolition work has begun at Ringwood Soccer Stadium, paving the way for a $3.5 million redevelopment of the Jubilee Park site. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said demolition works began on Tuesday 8 December, marking the first tangible step towards the completion of the eight-month project. “Council has been working for some time on…