Tag: eastland

Overwhelming support for the upgrade of Ringwood Station

Oct 1, 2010

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alex

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

The community has overwhelmingly supported Maroondah City Council’s campaign calling for the upgrade of Ringwood Station, with several residents devoting their time to secure signatures for Council’s petition. The petition was circulated through community groups and several residents have encouraged neighbours and family to sign the petition. In addition, residents Dawn Oliffe and Margaret Stevens…
Media Release: Ringwood Station petition well supported

Sep 15, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council’s petition calling on all state political parties to commit to a redevelopment of Ringwood Station in the next term of government has received generous support from the community. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said to date more than 150 people had signed the petition, some choosing to leave comments on Council’s website. “It…
Media Release: Video highlights Ringwood Station inadequacies

Sep 13, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has stepped up the Ringwood Station advocacy campaign launching an online video highlighting major accessibility issues at the station. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the video highlighted the shocking state of the station. “The video really shows how bad the station is and how inaccessible it is for those who rely on…
Signing the Ringwood Station Petition

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

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

The ongoing need for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station is a major priority for the Maroondah community and Council will be advocating very strongly to secure funding through the State Election in November. The steep ramps at Ringwood Station do not meet disability compliance standards and the station itself does not provide the amenities required…
Media Release: Maroondah Business Week bookings now open

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Business Week 2010 brochure is now available, detailing the range of workshops, seminars and networking sessions open to business owners and operators who wish to participate in this year’s Maroondah Business Week activities. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said anyone considering attending the range of networking and information sessions during Maroondah Business Week should…
Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure Centre Information Expo

Aug 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

While the existing Ringwood Aquatic Centre, located in Greenwood Avenue Ringwood, was converted to an indoor facilities in the mid 1980s, the indoor 50 metre pool and associated infrastructure is approximately 40 years of age and nearing the end of its useful life. In addition, the Aquatic Centre, due to its age is delivering an…
Maroondah Bizconnect Business Breakfast -Denso Automotive Systems Australia

Aug 18, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council holds regular business breakfasts designed to encourage networking and knowledge leadership amongst businesses within the community. This morning’s breakfast included a presentation from Denso Automotive Systems Australia (formerly Australian Automotive Air), one of the nation’s largest automotive manufacturers, who discussed their unique just-in-time systems to ensure maximum efficiency with their operations. Maroondah’s…
Media Release: Community invited to Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure information expo

Aug 18, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

As Council continues the development for the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility, the community is invited to an information expo at Eastland on Thursday 26 August from 1pm to 8pm. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin invites the Maroondah community to come along to the information expo which will showcase how the proposed new facility…
Media Release: Top marks for happy snappers

Jul 8, 2010

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alex

in Media Releases

JUDGES in the annual Maroondah City Council’s Photo Competition had their work cut out for them this year with more than 70 photographers entering 121 photographs. The winners were announced by Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin at a special ceremony on Thursday night at Maroondah Federation Estate. “It was always going to be difficult judging what…
Maroondah Photographic Competition Awards Evening

Jul 8, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Photographic Competition is an annual event open to all residents, employees and visitors of Maroondah. The competition showcases the photographic talents of the community and highlights landmarks and features within the municipality. Entrants are able to submit two A4 sized photographs for the competition, which are displayed at an exhibition at The Maroondah…