Month: September 2008
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Maroondah Leader: Station receives no funding from upgrade
While the State Government has announced $39 million for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station interchange, the station itself has missed out on a commitment. The Maroondah Leader has reported on these concerns: Maroondah councillor Alex Makin said it would not address the “crux of the problem” – the physical condition of Ringwood Station. “They are…
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Maroondah Journal: $39m budget for city revitalisation
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the the State Government’s announcement of $39 million for Ringwood Station beginning in the 2009/10 State Budget. Eastern Transport Coalition spokesman and Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the funding was “half-complete” and failed to cover improvements to accessibility. “The steep gradients of the ramps at Ringwood station means it…
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Ecosmart Solarsmart Workshop
This evening I attended Ecosmart’s Solarmart Workshop, an information session organised through Maroondah Council to discuss solar technology and reducing greenhouse emissions. The workshop provided an overview of solar technology and the need for alternatives to coal electricity generation, which is a major contributor to greenhouse emissions. Standard coal-fired plants emit 915 g/kWh over their…
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Media Release: ETC releases short term public transport project list
The Eastern Transport Coalition has delivered a plan on behalf of one million eastern suburban residents direct to the Premier of Victoria in response to a request made by John Brumby and Public Transport Minister Lyn Kosky at a recent community cabinet meeting held at Ringwood The submission highlights a wide range of short term…
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Media Release: Ringwood Station announcement only half-complete
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Thursday, 25 September 2008 Station Announcement only half-complete Alex Makin, Councillor for Loughnan’s Hill Ward and public transport advocate, has welcomed the $39 million State Government announcement for Ringwood Station but expressed concern over the failure to fund accessibility improvements “After years of public pressure and campaigning the State Government…
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Media Release: Enjoy a walk to fitness
During the month of October, Maroondah City Council is encouraging the community to get out and get active during the annual Walking to Fitness month. Councillor Alex Makin said this initiative targets all Maroondah residents, providing a calendar of walks throughout the month that caters for a wide range of interests and capabilities. “A range…
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Ringwood Historical Society 2008 AGM
Tonight the Ringwood Historical Society held its Annual General Meeting to elect the officebearers for the next twelve months. I had the pleasure of being asked to officiate the AGM and to discuss the future of Ringwood and the need for new community space. Many community groups, such as the Ringwood Historical Society, Eastern Volunteers,…
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Solar Smart Information Workshop
Maroondah Council and EcoSmart Programs will be holding a free Solar Smart Information Workshop from 7pm on Tuesday the 30th of September at Maroondah Federation Estate. The workshop will explain how photo voltaic solar panels work, how much power they feed into the grid and the many benefits to households and the environment. EcoSmart will…