sustainability – Page 4 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Delegates’ Report: Environmental Sustainability and Achievements by People with Disabilities

Sep 21, 2009

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in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

On the 23rd of August I attended the launch of the North Ringwood Tennis Club’s water sustainability project. The club, through a combination of Federal and Council grants, has installed water tanks to assist the watering of its courts and reduce dependence on our limited water supplies. Like many of our sporting clubs, North Ringwood…

North Ringwood Tennis Club – official opening of water tanks

Aug 23, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Like many aspects of our community, sporting clubs have had to adapt to climate change and water restrictions. It is imperative that our community groups focus on environmental sustainability to ensure that they can continue to remain viable into the future. As a result, Maroondah City Council launched its Sustainability Fund in 2007 to provide…

The Climate Project – Australia

Jul 12, 2009

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in Environment, Urban Sustainability

The Climate Project is a not-for-profit organisation founded by former Vice President Al Gore. The project aims to train volunteers to deliver presentations on Climate Change and the need for an environmentally sustainable future. This evening The Climate Project was officially launched under the auspice of the Australian Conservation Foundation through a dinner at the…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Bus reviews and transport priorities

Jun 18, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition, as a regional body consisting of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils provides the opportunity to advocate for better public transport across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Tonight’s meeting discussed the bus service review process, with the second round of workshops being announced. These workshops will provide an opportunity for the community to respond…

Ringwood Bowls Club 2009 AGM

May 20, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This evening the Ringwood Bowls Club, located in Loughnan Road Ringwood, held its Annual General Meeting to elect its committee for the following year. The Club, which was founded in 1928 has had a long association with Ringwood. In recent years the Club developed a strong emphasis on sustainability and has invested in water tanks…

Delegates’ Report: Celebrating volunteering, the environment and social inclusion

May 18, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

There has been a variety of events that I have attended over the past month and I would like to discuss a few of those in further detail: On the 25th of April I attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service and each year it is encouraging to see the crowds increase. The Ringwood RSL needs…

Maroondah Journal: Budget fails to impress critics

May 12, 2009

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in Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The State Government Budget was released last Tuesday and the Maroondah Journal has reported on the ramifications for Maroondah. The State Government has delivered on its $39 million commitment towards the Ringwood Transport Interchange. While this funding is certainly welcome and will assist in improving bus, pedestrian, cyclist and taxi access to the Station it…

EV's Young Leaders Program – discussing being a Councillor

May 7, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Young Leader’s program, is a week-long course designed for selected Year 10 school students that attend schools within Maroondah. Teachers are invited to select students that have leadership potential, with the program designed to improve confidence, listening and teambuilding skills This year the program is being extended to provide an ongoing program designed to…

Council and Sustainability – discussion with Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School

Apr 27, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to speak to Grade Five and Six Students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a Primary School located in Wilana Street, Ringwood. The class is currently learning about the three tiers of Government and environmental sustainability. As a Local Councillor for the Mullum Ward, I was invited to provide an…

Delegates' Report: Community Houses, water conservation and upcoming conferences

Apr 20, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

On the 24th of March I attended the Ringwood Precinct Open House, which provided an opportunity for residents living within the Ringwood Central Activities District and namely the residential area to the west of Ringwood to actively engage council and discuss any concerns they may have. It was great to see a strong interest from…

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