Tag: noise issues
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Heatherdale Community Action Group: 2008 AGM
Tonight marked the second Annual General Meeting for the Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG). The group, aims to enhance and protect the amenity Heatherdale, a locality that is split between Maroondah and Whitehorse Councils. One of the most pressing issues is the ongoing noise complaints within the Heatherdale area. In this regard Maroondah Council has…
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First Heatherdale Community Action Group meeting for 2008
Tonight I attended the first Heatherdale Community Action Group meeting for 2008. The action group represents the residents and businesses along Heatherdale Road, a community which is split between the two municipalities of Maroondah and Whitehorse. The guest speaker for tonight’s meeting was Matthew Guy, the Shadow Minister for Planning. Matthew listened intently to the…
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Maroondah Journal: Recycling plant on notice for breach of public health
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the successful prosecution of Southern Rocycling brought forward by Maroondah City Council Southern Rocycling, which due to excessive noise volumes was found to have breached the Health Act, was placed on an 18 month good behaviour bond as well as being ordered to pay $3000 to the Salvation Army’s…
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Southern Rocycling at Ringwood Magistrates' Court
Universal Metals Pty Ltd (trading as Southern Rocycling) fronted the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court today in relation to causing a nuisance contrary to section 42a of the Health Act. The charge specifically related to an instance caused on the morning on the 12th of October 2006, where Maroondah City Council officers observed noise due to the…
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Ongoing noise issues with Southern Rocycling
I have become aware that Southern Rocycling has been operating at an excessive noise volume over Friday night. I would like to thank residents who have contacted me and I have forwarded these issues through Council. Maroondah Council is seeking a prosecution against Southern Rocycling for noise issues and this action will be heard at…
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2007 AGM for Heatherdale Community Action Group
This evening marked the 2nd Annual General Meeting for the Heatherdale Community Action Group and provided an opportunity to reflect on the successes over the past year. The Action Group has continued to represent the Heatherdale Community and provide a voice for residents who face the unique situation of being split into two differing municipalities.…
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Maroondah Journal: Recycling company bought by industry giant
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the recent acquisition of Southern Rocycling by CMA Corporation, a publicly listed company initially based in Western Australia. Cr Alex Makin said he hoped CMA would be approachable in address resident and council concerns. Maroondah Council is still pursuing the noise issues relating to Southern Rocycling, with the matter…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group Inc.
Tonight marked the inaugural meeting and election of office bearers for the Heatherdale Community Action Group. The Heatherdale Community Action Group marks a new chapter for the former Heatherdale Road Action Group as it seeks to protect and enhance the liveability, amenity and environment in and around Heatherdale Road. While the focus on community concerns…