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This evening I was invited to officially open the new offices of the Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre (EVRC), now located in 36 New Street Ringwood.
The Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre provides information for people that wish to volunteer within our community. The EVRC acts as a referral body for volunteers through matching people with a role that suits their interests and skills and also provides essential social support services, including transport, for people with limited mobility.
The continued success of the EVRC is demonstrated through their need to seek a larger location than their former home at Federation Estate and it was a great honour to be able to open their new offices, located within my ward in Loughnan’s Hill.
Please continue reading this post to view a copy of the speech I delivered at this event:
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Category: Maroondah, Speeches and Presentations
As the uncertainty over Melbourne’s water supplies continues it is imperative that as a local Council, the City of Maroondah, considers environmental and water issues in its upcoming budget.
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the growing need to consider Maroondah’s future sustainability:
Cr Alex Makin said a levy which would fund water recycling and water tanks across a city was something worth investigating.
An environmental levy would be one way of ensuring the resources necessary to fund a number of environmental and sustainability initiatives.
“The water shortages at the moment have been having an impact on our sporting fields, and obviously our community wants to play sports in a safe environment. I will certainly push for greater environmental initiatives within this council budget, particularly looking at alternative sources of water - that is definitely worth an environmental levy.”
It is clear that the City of Maroondah must urgently enhance its sustainability. While water is one of most pressing concerns it is imperative that energy and transport, both of which are high greenhouse contributors, are also examined. It is clear that our future urban sustainability cannot no longer simply be given lip service and as a result I will be pushing for greater environmental initiatives within the upcoming council budget.
Alex Makin is a councillor for the Mullum Ward in the City of Maroondah. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.
I aim to continue making a difference and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life, community and business in Maroondah.
Phone: (03) 9870 8202 or 0408 311 645
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au
