ringwood station – Page 5 – Alex Makin Candidate for Montague Ward

Maroondah Leader: 13,000 sign petition

Jun 29, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern and launched a petition last year to collectively call on the State Government to provide public transport improvements across Melbourne’s eastern region. The petition was recently presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minster for Public Transport and calls on all political parties to commit to the following: A full…

Maroondah Journal: Spring Street sees signs

Jun 29, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition, was a sixty metre long list of signatures from residents in Melbourne’s outer east calling for public transport improvements. The presentation was presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minister for Public Transport and was also accepted by Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the Greens…

Media Release: Maroondah asks – Where is our transport policy?

Jun 24, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

A sixty metre long petition demanding the Victorian Government revisit its transport policy was today presented to the Victorian Government. Mayors and Councillors from Maroondah and six other Melbourne’s eastern suburban Councils – who represent about a quarter of Melbourne’s population – gathered on the Parliaments steps today to send a message to the Victorian…

Maroondah Leader: Call for new rail action

Jun 22, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader this week ran a feature on the plans for the Ringwood Central Activities District, outlining the plans for the transformation of Ringwood into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable urban centre. Ultimately this vision require cooperation across all levels of Government and the redevelopment of Ringwood Station is one area where a State Government commitment…

Accessibility groups discussing public transport issues

May 24, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Disability Action Group Eastern Region (DAGER) is a community based group focused on improving accessibility within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including the City of Maroondah. The group meets on a monthly basis and often has guest speakers at its meetings. This morning the group held a combined meeting with Scoot Wheel n Move, a community group which…

Maroondah Journal: push on for station funds – election provides ‘second go’

May 11, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

While the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station was ignored yet again in last week’s State Government Budget, the State election in November provides a further opportunity to advocate and secure funds for this vital project. The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah City Council’s desire to seek funding for the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station:…

Maroondah Leader: Ignored yet again

May 11, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the key priorities for the Maroondah City Council and our community is the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station so that it becomes a safe, accessible and integrated transport interchange. While the State Government is planning to begin works on the bus interchange and station forecourt in July, no commitment has been received for…

State Government 2010-2011 Budget Breakfast

May 6, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Budget was delivered on Tuesday, and while several funding streams have been announced, including further funds for sporting and community facilities, there little new initiatives allocated specifically to projects within Maroondah. The Budget Breakfast has hosted by James Merlino, the Member for Monbulk and the Minster for Sport, Recreation, Youth Affairs and Minister…

Launching The Vault – Community Drop In Centre

Apr 24, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Vault is a community based Drop In Centre located in Ringwood and is operated through the Activate Church.. The centre has an emphasis on younger people and aims to create a safe and friendly community space with a range activities. As the Mayor of Maroondah I had the pleasure of officially opening The Vault,…

42nd Annual General Meeting for the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau

Apr 7, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau has offices in Ringwood and Croydon within Maroondah, where they provide referral services and emergency relief. The organisation is operated largely through volunteers, who need to complete a training course before they can provide assistance to people in need of their services. This afternoon the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau held…

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