transport – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Committed to furthering Fishermans Bend

Oct 20, 2024

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Despite much fanfare, Fishermans Bend continues to languish. The State Government remains non-committal on its previous promises the extend tram routes, while remaining silent on plans for Melbourne Metro 2. Without the necessary public transport investment Fishermans Bend will continue to languish. Infrastructure Victoria, the State Government’s statutory authority on infrastructure planning identified the need…

TWiSK: Don’t let councils become party political fiefdoms

Oct 6, 2024

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alex

in Media Hub, Port Phillip

One of the key roles of local government is to advocate for services and infrastructure from other levels of government that are required to foster vibrant and liveable communities. A key example of this is the public transport infrastructure that is desperately required to spur progression of Fishermans Bend. This Week in St Kilda (TWiSK)…

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – February meeting

Feb 8, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce and Industry is Ringwood’s main trader group, representing its members on matters relating to commerce in Ringwood. Tonight’s meeting included an update on development projects within Ringwood, including the long awaited redevelopment of Eastland. While some commercial development is taking place, the catalyst for Ringwood’s transformation will occur with the…

Media Release: Join in the Australia Day festivities

Jan 12, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Australia Day in Maroondah is again shaping as a fun-filled affair with a range of activities on offer for the entire family. The action gets under way at 9.30am at Ringwood Lake Soundshell with a flag raising ceremony to mark the national day. Councillor Alex Makin suggested residents to head on down and enjoy a…

Meeting with the Mayors and Former Mayors of the Central Activities Districts Councils

Dec 20, 2010

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alex

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

This morning a meeting was held to officially handover the alliance between the City of Melbourne and Central Activities District Councils to the newly elected Mayors. The meeting provided an opportunity to formally introduce the new mayors to the group and to discuss the activities that were undertaken over the past year. The alliance has…

Maroondah Leader: Maroondah and other CAD councils unite for action

Dec 3, 2010

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alex

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

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the newly formed alliance between Councils that include Central Activities Districts and the City of Melbourne. This alliance will ensure that Councils will be able to collectively advocate for the needs of these central activities districts, to ensure that they become vibrant, accessible and sustainable urban centres. Former Maroondah…

Maroondah Leader: Charity acts to the fore

Nov 23, 2010

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alex

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

The Rotary Club of Ringwood has held an annual golf charity day since 2009 to raise funds for worthwhile community causes. This year Rotary Club of Ringwood has chosen to support the installation of security cameras at Ringwood through proceeds raised through the day. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the partnership formed between the…

Handing over Council’s Petition calling for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station

Nov 19, 2010

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alex

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

Maroondah City Council’s petition calling for the upgrade of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated transport interchange concluded today with the handing over of copies of the petition to representatives of the Australian Labor Party, the Victorian Liberal Party and the Victorian Greens. Throughout this afternoon I handed copies of the petition to…

10th Anniversary of the Swimming Bus Program

Oct 25, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations

The Maroondah Swimming Bus provides transport for frail aged older adults to access Ringwood Aquatic Centre on a weekly basis each Monday. The program is provided by volunteer drivers who provide their time to deliver the members to and from the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. The service has delivered not only improved health and wellbeing but…

2010 Eastern Volunteers Annual General Meeting

Oct 21, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Eastern Volunteers is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides volunteer recruitment and community transport services across Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern Volunteers has a voluntary board of management which establishes the strategic direction of the organisation, which has 14 staff and over 100 volunteers. I accepted the position of Manager of…

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