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

Maroondah Leader: Property owner charged over tree poisoning

Aug 3, 2010

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in Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

Tree poisoning is an offence and any instances are investigated by Maroondah City Council. Recently Maroondah City Council has declared legal action in regard to 33 trees that were poisoned in Bayswater North. The Maroondah Leader has reported on this incident: Cr Makin said the Council was aware of at least seven more trees poisoned…

Media Release: Lend a hand during Clean Up Australia Day

Feb 24, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin is calling on Maroondah residents to pull on some gloves, grab a bag and help out at one of the Clean Up Australia Day sites located throughout the municipality on Sunday 7 March. “Council has nominated the Croydon Wetlands in Norton Road as the clean-up site for residents who…

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – 2009 End of Year Function

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

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

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce aims to represent the business community within Ringwood and organises regular meetings for its members. Tonight’s occasion was the final chamber meeting for 2009 and included discussion around the former Ringwood Market site, as well as an update on works for Ringwood Station, which are expected to begin from the…

Handing over the Eastern Transport Coalition Monster Petition

Nov 20, 2009

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alex

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition was located within Maroondah for the past three weeks and is calling on the Government to commit to the following: A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville, A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Doncaster, A greater commitment…

Funding annoucement for the Ringwood Lake to Creek Project

Jul 15, 2009

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in Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

This afternoon the State Government announced $750,000 funding for the Ringwood Lake to Creek Trail, which will link bicycle and shared use paths from the Mullum Mullum Creek through to the Ringwood Lake. The project which will be delivered in partnership with Maroondah City Council will improve the pedestrian and cycling networks along Larissa Avenue.…

Maroondah Leader: Council wants fast-track for station upgrade

Apr 21, 2009

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in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the need for the full redevelopment of Ringwood Station to be included within the upcoming 2009-2010 Budget. Cr Alex Makin said the station upgrade would be a “catalyst for the transformation of Ringwood. We need the State Government to back up the commitment it made late last year.” While…

Ringwood Precinct Open House

Mar 24, 2009

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

The centre of Ringwood, has recently been identified as a Central Activities District and has been earmarked for significant urban revitalisation and aims to transform Ringwood into an accessible and vibrant urban centre. Within the Ringwood Central Activities District is a significant residential area, such as the North Western Residential Precinct, which is bound by…

Media Release: Book first for hard rubbish collection

Feb 4, 2009

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in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Council’s new On Call Hard Waste Collection Service began in October last year and provides flexibility in the collection of hard rubbish. “It is extremely important that residents contact Council to make a booking for collection before putting their hard waste out on the naturestrip,” said Cr Makin. “Council staff will then be able to…

Maroondah Leader: Push for Maroondah to go carbon neutral

Oct 28, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

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…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – discussing recycling

Sep 24, 2008

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood, one of the 51 clubs within Rotary District 9810 and part of Rotary International, meets each Wednesday evening at the Ringwood Club on the corner of Oban Road and Maroondah Highway. Tonight’s meeting discussed council’s recycling program and the importance of correctly utilising the recycling bins that are provided. Victoria…

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