Tag: planning
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MAV TIAG first meeting for 2008
The MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group provides policy advice to the MAV board in matters relating to transport and infrastructure. Today’s meeting focused on discussing the continued efforts for federal funding of public transport, as well as the MAV’s submissions into the Transport and Liveability Inquiry and the Transport Legislative Review. The MAV submissions…
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First Eastern Transport Coalition meeting for 2008
Like other committees, the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has returned in january to hold its first meeting for 2008. Today’s meeting discussed the Eastern Transport Coalition’s submission to the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) Inquiry into Liveability. This Inquiry was requested by the Victorian Treasurer, John Lenders, amid growing concern over Melbourne’s decline in…
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Maroondah Journal: Concern over fallen wall
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the collapse of a fence constructed by Southern Rocycling in a location that abuts the future Eastlink tollway. Cr Alex Makin said the council had a number of concerns about the foundation of the fence. This latest incident is part of a number of ongoing issues with Southern Rocycling,…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr stripped of committee roles 'won't apologise'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the events that transpired at the council meeting held on the 10th of December. Councillors are appointed as delegates to council committees and these positions were decided at this council meeting. Unfortunately the committee positions, which were moved by Cr. Peter Gurr, completely excluded Cr. Jo-anne Taylor. It is…
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Final Croydon Conservation Society meeting for 2007
Tonight I attended the final Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) meeting for 2007. The society, which was formed in 1964, is Maroondah’s longest running and largest environmental society and has provided a critical voice for improving sustainability within the municipality. Tonight’s meeting provided an opportunity to discuss policy submissions, such as input into Maroondah’s planning scheme…
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Eastern Transport Coalition: November meeting
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition covered a range of topics as the focus of the group begins to explore key issues that will be relevant for 2008. The meeting included presentations from the Australian Greens and the Australian Democrats, both of whom are supportive of the need for federal involvement in urban public transport. While Family…