Tag: ringwood skatepark
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Media Release: Get your skates on and head to Ringwood Skate Park
Maroondah City Council is encouraging young people who enjoy skateboarding to get their skates on — and enter the South Eastern League of Skateboarding being held at Ringwood Skate Park on Saturday 12 April. Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah is hosting the eighth heat of the skateboarding event, which is in it’s second year of…
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First Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2008
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee has resumed for 2008 and provides an opportunity to discuss projects that will enhance life within Maroondah. Items discussed this morning included the Bayswater North Renewal Project and the cooperation that exists between Victoria Police and Connex to prevent rock throwing incidents from occurring. Council’s education…
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Maroondah Journal: Safety boost as police push for cameras in Ringwood
The Maroondah Journal has reported on a Ringwood Police initiative to see live security cameras installed within the centre of Ringwood. This proposal is similar to the cameras that have been installed at Lilydale, which has seen a 70 percent reduction in crime. Public Transport Users Association spokesman Alex Makin said the cameras “were certainly…
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Maroondah Leader: basic skills at clinic for skaters
The Ringwood Skatepark has been an overwhelming success and as a result Maroondah City Council is providing free skate clinics designed to teach 12 to 16 year olds the skills necessary to safety enjoy skateboarding. Councillor Alex Makin said an accredited skateboard coach would help those looking to start skating or others wanting to brush…