Tag: interchange
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Conclusion of the 2010 Mayoral Year
This evening Maroondah City Council held its Statutory Meeting, whereby the Mayor is elected for the 2011 Council Year. While I have enjoyed the challenges experienced throughout this year I chose not to seek re-nomination as Mayor and Cr Tony Dib has been unanimously elected as Mayor for the oncoming Council year. Maroondah is truly…
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Media Release: State funding commitment essential for Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure
Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin has confirmed Council’s major project for funding at the forthcoming State election. “The proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure is the number one funding priority for Council as an essential piece of community and Council infrastructure,” said Cr Makin. “As a State Government designated Central Activities District, Ringwood is enjoying…
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Delegates’ Report: Regional Partnerships, Celebrating Diversity, Ringwood Station Advocacy
There are several notable items I will discuss tonight. The first being the regional partnership signed by the Mayors of the Cities of Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges on the 22nd of September. This agreement will strengthen co-operation between the municipalities in areas such as advocacy, where each of these…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – September 2010 meeting
The Eastern Transport Coalition is a regional based council advocacy group, which includes Melbourne’s seven outer eastern Councils. I attended tonight’s meeting to provide members with an update on Council’s campaign to secure the redevelopment of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated interchange. The Eastern Transport Coalition is planning a series of candidate…
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Maroondah Leader: Video ramp struggle
Maroondah Council is continuing its campaign to secure an upgrade of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated transit interchange through a video that highlights the accessibility issues that exist with the Station. The Maroondah Leader has reported on Council’s innovative approach to this campaign: Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the video, recorded last…
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Maroondah Leader: Petition junction
Maroondah City Council has begun its advocacy campaign to secure a commitment for Ringwood Station in the lead up to the State Election. The City of Maroondah is calling on all political parities to commit to providing a safe, accessible and integrated transit interchange for Ringwood. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the start of…