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

Media Release: Council motions supported at MAV State Meeting

Jun 1, 2011

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Six out of the eight motions tabled by Maroondah City Council were carried at the 26 May Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting. The successful motions related to improving information technology for customer service, general valuations, unfunded superannuation liability, road reserves owned by VicRoads, Tax deductibility for election expenses and building and planning…

VicRoads Regional Forum

Jul 1, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

VicRoads is a designed statutory authority, which as part of its response manages maintenance and construction. While VicRoads is ultimately responsible to the State Government, it does need to work closely with local government, as many of its decisions can have repercussions for Councils. This afternoon I attended a regional forum hosted by VicRoads for…

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…

Media Release: Road Management Plan adopted

Jul 22, 2009

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alex

in Media Releases

Maroondah’s amended Road Management Plan (RMP) was adopted at the Council meeting of Monday 20 July. The plan outlines a maintenance service standard and integrated management system for the inspection, maintenance and repair of Council’s roads and road-related infrastructure assets. Councillor Alex Makin said the main aim of the review underpinning the RMP’s amendment was…

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.…

Media Release: Remember the school road rules

Oct 1, 2008

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in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

Maroondah’s schools are back in action from Monday 6 October and Maroondah City Council is reminding drivers to remember the school rules and slow down to the specified speeds in school zones. Councillor Alex Makin stresses how important it is that all motorists be responsible when approaching school zones, and obey the reduced speed limits.…

Media Release: Sharing our roads

Jun 4, 2008

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Cycling is growing in popularity for environmental, health and cost saving reasons, with on and off road cycling lanes and paths increasing throughout metropolitan Melbourne. Councillor Alex Makin said Council supports and encourages the use of sustainable modes of transport, which include walking, cycling and using public transport. “The responsibility for the installation of bicycle…

Maroondah Journal: Business worry on highway

May 20, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the concern shared by the business community in regard to the lack of a State Government commitment over Ringwood Station and the uncertainty this creates for the future of Ringwood. Cr Alex Makin said changes to Maroondah Highway could be in doubt because of the State Government’s failure to…

Eastern Transport Coalition – standing united over the Ringwood Transit City

May 15, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Eastern Transport Coalition, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) meeting included discussions with Gary Liddle (CEO) and Robert Freemantle (Executive Director – Network & Asset Planning) from VicRoads. A number of questions were directed towards VicRoads particularly in regard to management of an integrated transport network. Specifically I asked about the VicRoads plans for Maroondah Highway given that the…

Eastern Transport Coalition meeting – calling for State and Federal investment in public transport

Mar 13, 2008

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alex

in Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s meeting of the Eastern Transport Coalition included a presentation from John Stone, project officer at GAMUT, the Australian Centre for the Governance and Management of Urban Transport. John spoke about the case for Federal funding of public transport and the need for the Commonwealth to provide such funding in return for operational reforms at…

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