Tag: federal government
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Maroondah Journal: Athletes rejoice at Keystone revamp
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the revamp of Keystone Hall in Croydon, providing facilities for a range of community groups, including the Croydon Little Athletics Centre and Croydon U3A. The works include an improved courtyard, new office space and toilets, three 3000-litre water tanks, refurbished kitchen and kiosk and upgrades to the hall’s facade…
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Re-opening of Keystone Hall
Keystone Hall, located at Town Park in Croydon, is a multi-purpose community facility, which houses a variety of community groups, including athletics and Croydon U3A. The redevelopment of Keystone Hall received joint Federal and Council funding, with the two levels of government committing $150,000 each, in addition to a $6000 from the Town Park Committee…
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Maroondah Leader: Energy savings tipped for city
The Maroondah Leader has reported on the installation of a new co-generation system at Ringwood Aquatic Centre. The system will provide $80,000 of electricity savings and reduce emissions by 917 tonnes per annum. Mayor Alex Makin said the gas-fired co-generation system, delivered to the centre last Thursday, converted heat produced by two gas-fired engines into…
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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…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – Hub Captains and rebuilding after the bushfires
The Rotary Club of Ringwood has been assisting the bushfire affected areas of Victoria, through fundraising efforts and other initiative such as establishing a tool library in conjunction with the Lions Club of Marysville. The Tool Library provides residents with the ability to hire tools required to assist in the rebuilding efforts, as they rebuild…
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The Climate Project – Australia
The Climate Project is a not-for-profit organisation founded by former Vice President Al Gore. The project aims to train volunteers to deliver presentations on Climate Change and the need for an environmentally sustainable future. This evening The Climate Project was officially launched under the auspice of the Australian Conservation Foundation through a dinner at the…
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Tour of Maroondah’s Community Facilities – Ringwood
The council tour of community facilities continued this evening to include several community and leisure facilities located within Ringwood. The first destination was the Karralyka Centre, which is Maroondah’s home to theatre and the performing arts. The Karralyka Centre also serves as a performance space to local groups and schools and also provides function rooms…
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Maroondah Journal: Transport priorities outlined
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the council’s transport priorities, which will be advocated through the Eastern Transport Coalition, which includes Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils. The Eastern Transport Coalition represents one million residents within Melbourne’s outer east and provides a united council voice for public transport advocacy within the region. Specifically Maroondah’s priorities include…