Tag: infrastructure

Maroondah Journal: Drive is on for major boost to trains, buses

Jul 28, 2009

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition’s “monster petition” was launched this morning at Monash University. The petition has six key requests calling the State Government to improve public transport infrastructure across the region: A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville, A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line…
Media Release: Road Management Plan adopted

Jul 22, 2009

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alex

in Media Releases

Maroondah’s amended Road Management Plan (RMP) was adopted at the Council meeting of Monday 20 July. The plan outlines a maintenance service standard and integrated management system for the inspection, maintenance and repair of Council’s roads and road-related infrastructure assets. Councillor Alex Makin said the main aim of the review underpinning the RMP’s amendment was…
Delegates' Report: Advocating for public transport improvements and an update on the Ringwood Spiders

Jul 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

On the 18th of June and the 16th of July I attended the Eastern Transport Coalition, as Maroondah’s delegate to the committee. The Eastern Transport Coalition is a regional body, that consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils and this includes the City of Maroondah. One of the priorities for the group is to engage…
Media Release: Key planning documents on public exhibition

Jul 8, 2009

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alex

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

The community has the chance to give feedback on two key planning documents that will contribute toward Ringwood’s evolution into the Central Activities District and regional centre for Melbourne’s outer east. The Ringwood Commercial Precinct Plan and the Ringwood North West Residential Precinct Plan provide the framework for achieving some of the goals set out…
Ringwood Historical Society – Melbourne's early history

Jun 22, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement

Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting discussed Anne Lister and her role in the early women’s suffrage movement for Australia. In 1893 Anne assisted in the formation of the United Council for Women’s Suffrage and began giving public lectures on the movement from 1895. While she is currently not as well known as other women involved…
Maroondah Leader: Council wants fast-track for station upgrade

Apr 21, 2009

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alex

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

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the need for the full redevelopment of Ringwood Station to be included within the upcoming 2009-2010 Budget. Cr Alex Makin said the station upgrade would be a “catalyst for the transformation of Ringwood. We need the State Government to back up the commitment it made late last year.” While…
Eastern Transport Coalition – Action Plan for Public Transport

Apr 16, 2009

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alex

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

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting developed an action plan to achieve the objectives identified at previous meetings. As Australia and Melbourne enters a climate of economic uncertainty coupled with the ongoing need to reduce rising greenhouse emissions, an expanded State Government commitment to public transport infrastructure would not only stimulate economic activity but provide alternatives…
Submission – Maroondah bus service reviews

Feb 27, 2009

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alex

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

The State Government is currently reviewing bus services across Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges and has called for submissions into the bus network within these municipalities. The initial deadline for submissions was Friday the 27th of February but this has now been extended until Friday the 3rd of April, since several workshops…
Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east

Feb 26, 2009

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alex

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

The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…
Maroondah Leader: Cash makes a splash

Jan 6, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

In November last year the Commonwealth Government convened the inaugural meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government, designed to create stronger partnerships between the Federal Government and local councils across Australia. The inaugural meeting included additional funding to local governments to undertake projects that improve council facilities which serve the community. The Maroondah Leader…