Tag: ringwood station
-
Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – discussing the Ringwood Transit City
The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and traders located in Ringwood and the surrounding district providing a critical voice for the business community. This evening the topic of the Ringwood Transit City was discussed with a presentation outlining the precinct plans for the Ringwood Town Centre (the area bound by Maroondah Highway, Bond Street,…
-
Media Release: Campaign for Ringwood Station must be revived
MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Wednesday, 7 May 2008 MEDIA RELEASE: Government Leaves Ringwood to Rot Cr. Alex Makin, the ward councillor for much of the Ringwood Transit City area, has slammed council’s ‘softly softly’ approach after the State Government failed to provide any funding for the Ringwood Transit City in the state Budget. “The…
-
Eastern Transport Coalition – presentation from the National Transport Commission
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting included an update on the Federal urban transport paper which will be utilised by the ETC to convey the economic, social and environmental case for Federal leadership in the investment of urban public transport infrastructure. The guest speaker was Karen Dowling from the National Transport Commission who spoke about the…
-
Scoot Wheel n Move Workshop
Scoot Wheel N Move is a council auspiced community group, which aims to improve the level of accessibility for people with mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and scooters. Initiatives such as the recharge program, the mobility booklet and public forums stemmed from Scoot Wheel n Move and it is is important to reflect on the…
-
Maroondah Journal: People power – residents may reclaim roads, shopping strip
The transformation of Ringwood into a vibrant suburb filled with opportunities for people of all abilities, will only succeed if the centre becomes pedestrian friendly. The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah’s efforts to return Ringwood back to the community. Cr Alex Makin confirmed the council was looking at ways to move cars from key…
-
Croydon Conservation Society 2008 AGM
The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is Maroondah’s oldest and largest conservation and environmental society. The Society aims to promote urban sustainability within Maroondah to preserve the leafy image of the municipality. Tonight’s meeting included a presentation from Phil Turner, the Director of Major Projects and Planning of Maroondah City Council, who discussed the Ringwood Transit…
-
Residents' Meeting in Ringwood
I regularly hold meetings to discuss issues that are a concern to the residents within Loughnan’s Hill Ward. This evening I spoke to several residents located within the Ringwood Transit City area to discuss issues relevant to the local area. Resident meetings provide an opportunity to hear first-hand the concerns that people have about their…
-
Melbourne 2030 Reference Group
The Melbourne 2030 Reference Group provides a forum for councils to discuss the State Government’s Melbourne 2030 planning policy and its ramifications for local government. The group has focused on activity centre development, public transport and sustainability to ensure that local councils are empowered and supported by the State Government in the aim of creating…
-
Official opening of Ringwood Street
The new look Ringwood Street, complete with new paving, street furniture and underground power cables, was launched today by Maroondah City Council and Shaun Leane, MP for Eastern Metropolitan Region. The changes to Ringwood Street have created an accessible pathway from Maroondah Highway through to the Ringwood bypass making it easier for all people to…