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The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is Maroondah’s oldest and largest conservation and environmental society. The Society aims to promote urban sustainability within Maroondah to preserve the leafy image of the municipality.
Tonight’s meeting included a presentation from Phil Turner, the Director of Major Projects and Planning of Maroondah City Council, who discussed the Ringwood Transit City and the aim to revitalise central Ringwood. Urban sustainability, through promoting water and energy efficiency and sustainable forms of transport will be critical to the success of Ringwood. It is imperative that the proposed redevelopment of central Ringwood and the next stage of Eastland incorporates sustainability, as well as a high standard of accessibility, to ensure a vibrant town centre that all people can enjoy.
Likewise, the redevelopment of Ringwood Station will underpin sustainable transport, through promoting walking, cycling and public transport usage. The station upgrade must be delivered in the upcoming State Budget and supported through upgrades to bus services within Maroondah.
Tonight’s AGM also included the election of office bearers for the next twelve months. I am pleased to announce that I have been elected Treasurer of the Croydon Conservation Society for the upcoming year. I have had a long association with the CCS, since we jointly organised a public meeting over transport issues back in 2004 and I am delighted to be part of the committee.
Urban sustainability is a looming issue for Maroondah and it is imperative that we meet these challenges.
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2007 Croydon Conservation Society AGM , Final Croydon Conservation Society meeting for 2007 , Croydon Conservation Society first meeting for 2008 , First Croydon Conservation Society meeting for 2007 , Croydon Conservation Society meeting
Category: Community Engagement, Maroondah, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability
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The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is a conservation and environmental group that is dedicated to improving the sustainability of the urban and natural environments within Maroondah. Focal points include canopy tree coverage, remnant bushland, sustainable transport, planning outcomes and anti-graffiti measures.
The CCS is particularly focused on policy development to ensure that all tiers of government, including Maroondah City Council, encourage urban sustainability.
The Croydon Conservation Society meets on the second Thursday of each month. For details please visit home.vicnet.net.au/~croycons/
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Category: Community Engagement, Events and Functions, Maroondah, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability
Alex Makin is a candidate for Mullum Ward in Maroondah City Council. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.
I aim to provide an active voice for the community and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life and business in Maroondah.
Phone: (03) 9812 2337 or 0409 136 213
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au
