Cr Alex Makin: Mayor and Councillor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Journal: Drive is on for major boost to trains, buses

Jul 28, 2009

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

The Eastern Transport Coalition’s “monster petition” was launched this morning at Monash University. The petition has six key requests calling the State Government to improve public transport infrastructure across the region: A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville, A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line…

2009-2010 State Budget Breakfast

May 7, 2009

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Alex Makin

in Maroondah City Council, Sports and Leisure

This morning I attended the 2009-2010 State Government’s budget breakfast, hosted by the James Merlino, Member for Monbulk and the Minister for Sports, Recreation and Youth Affairs, as well as Tammy Lobato the Member for Gembrook. The breakfast included a presentation from the Treasurer John Lenders, who spoke about the challenges facing Victoria in coming…

Maroondah Leader: Council wants fast-track for station upgrade

Apr 21, 2009

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Alex Makin

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…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Action Plan for Public Transport

Apr 16, 2009

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Alex Makin

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

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting developed an action plan to achieve the objectives identified at previous meetings. As Australia and Melbourne enters a climate of economic uncertainty coupled with the ongoing need to reduce rising greenhouse emissions, an expanded State Government commitment to public transport infrastructure would not only stimulate economic activity but provide alternatives…

Delegates' Report: advocacy, fundraising and annual general meetings

Mar 16, 2009

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Maroondah City Council, Rotary, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Firstly, I would like to report that the Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee has been reconvened for this year and held its first meeting on the 17th of February. The primary objective for this year is to oversee the development of Council’s new Wellbeing Plan, which will guide Maroondah’s approach to health,…

2008 Maroondah FReeZA Group Graduation

Dec 9, 2008

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah FReeZA program is designed for young people aged between 15 and 21 years. The program focuses on personal development and group skills through the organisation of all ages live music events. The program is organised through Maroondah’s Youth Services Team and is jointly funded through Maroondah City Council and the State Government through…

Maroondah Leader: Push for Maroondah to go carbon neutral

Oct 28, 2008

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Alex Makin

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…

Maroondah Leader: Station receives no funding from upgrade

Sep 30, 2008

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Alex Makin

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

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…

Maroondah Journal: $39m budget for city revitalisation

Sep 30, 2008

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Alex Makin

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

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…

Media Release: Musical chills abound at Maroondah’s FReeZA

Sep 10, 2008

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Alex Makin

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

It’s that time of the year again when Maroondah City Council’s Youth Services team puts out the call for young people in the community to become part of the Maroondah FReeZA Program. Councillor Alex Makin said Council’s Youth Services team are looking for enthusiastic young people aged between 15 and 21 years who are interested…

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