Tag: sustainability
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Maroondah Leader: Push for Maroondah to go carbon neutral
The Maroondah Sustainability Strategy has reached draft status and was endorsed for public exhibition at the last Council meeting. Public comments and submissions can be made about the strategy up to the 1st of December, whereby this feedback will be considered when the policy is finalised at a future council meeting. The Maroondah Sustainability Strategy…
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Ecosmart Solarsmart Workshop
This evening I attended Ecosmart’s Solarmart Workshop, an information session organised through Maroondah Council to discuss solar technology and reducing greenhouse emissions. The workshop provided an overview of solar technology and the need for alternatives to coal electricity generation, which is a major contributor to greenhouse emissions. Standard coal-fired plants emit 915 g/kWh over their…
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Media Release: Ringwood Station announcement only half-complete
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Thursday, 25 September 2008 Station Announcement only half-complete Alex Makin, Councillor for Loughnan’s Hill Ward and public transport advocate, has welcomed the $39 million State Government announcement for Ringwood Station but expressed concern over the failure to fund accessibility improvements “After years of public pressure and campaigning the State Government…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – presenting the short-term priorities of the region
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition finalised a report into the short-term priorities of the eastern region. This report, which was requested by Premier John Brumby, presents the projects required by the eastern region to assist in mitigating rising petrol prices and worsening traffic congestion. These priorities, such as a new bus route for Canterbury Road, which…
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Media Release: New Community House a Priority
Alex Makin, the Councillor for Loughnan’s Hill Ward, has declared his support for a new home for North Ringwood Community House and pledged to work with the house to make the vision a reality. “The Ringwood North community deserve the same standard of facilities that exist in other suburbs of Maroondah”, Cr. Makin said. “It…
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Planning within Maroondah
Planning is one of the more vexing issues in being a local Councillor. It is important to ensure a high standard of planning while also protecting our municipality from inappropriate development. Whether an objector or applicant it is important to understand the planning process so that we can achieve outcomes that result in creating a…