Council Meeting - McMahons Creek pedestrian bridge.

Yarra Ranges Council meeting Tuesday 26th February.......
McMahons Creek pedestrian bridge.
PLEASE Jaala Pulford MP in the interest of our children's safety act on reinstating the McMahons Creek pedestrian bridge . Mail News Group Reefton/McMahons Creek Community

Cindy McLeish MP MLA Eildon Victoria Parliament Q&A to Minister. 

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 26/02

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 26/02 7pm at Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Anderson Street, Lilydale. Members of the public are more than welcome to attend.
Items for resolution. .........
. Planning Application YR-2018/805 - 470 Berwick Road, Narre Warren East.
. Housing Partner for Affordable Housing Project in Lilydale. 
. Proposed Sale and Future Planning Controls - 150 Cambridge Road, Kilsyth - Former Yarra Hills Secondary College.
. Rural Advisory Committee Proposed Amendments to Terms of Reference and Membership Evaluation Report.
. Municipal Fire Management Plan
. Finance Report 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018.
. Councillor Expenditure Policy - Reimbursement of Expenses for Cr Cliff.
. Councillor Expenditure Policy - Reimbursement of Expenses for Cr McAllister.
. Lease to Lyrebird College - Part 12 Kelso St, Coldstream.
Also:
. Items raised through the Chair
. Reports from delegates
Agenda: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/…/Counci…/Minutes-agendas

Woori Community House Needs Your Help. ....

Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail.

This weekend check out the Yarra Ranges Council Lilydale-Warburton Rail Trail. Take Public Transport Victoria Metro to Lilydale and away you go! 
No bike, head to Yarra Valley Cycles in Lilydale or Cog Bike Cafe in Warburton. 
Here's your map:

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Meals on Wheels - Food Safety Recall

The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) has issued a food safety recall for meals prepared by the contractor for Meals on Wheels in the Yarra Ranges and a number of other Councils.
For more information go to Yarra Ranges Council 

Recycling as usual in the Yarra Ranges.

Yarra Ranges Council is urging residents to continue recycling, following recent media reports of recycling plant closures.Recycling provider SKM recently closed two recycling plants, meaning a number of Councils in Victoria have had to re-assess their recycling programs and make alternative plans.

Council uses VISY for its recycling collection and processing, and is confident that recyclables collected in the area will continue to be processed appropriately.

VISY is continuing to receive and recycle material from Yarra Ranges, and the recent closure of SKM’s two recycling plants will not have any impact on our area.

This means that recyclables collected in the area will not be diverted to landfill.

Council urges residents to continue separating their waste and recycling appropriately.

Click here for more information about what you can recycle. 

Environmental water for the Yarra River.

Melbourne Water have confirmed they will commence the summer release of approximately 4GL of environmental water for the Yarra River from Monday 18th February (today) to Thursday 1st March, 2019.
This release is a “Summer Fresh” and is designed to mimic summer flow conditions. The release will occur from Upper Yarra and Maroondah Reservoirs and will impact water levels along Watts River and the Yarra River main stem. River levels can be expected to rise up to 50cm in the Yarra River and 90cm in the Watts River during the release and are within the normal natural variation of the river.
Please be aware of the water rising within the waterway over the coming two weeks.
This flow release is being made in accordance with the Victorian Environmental Water Holder’s (VEWH) Seasonal Watering Plan, with water from the Yarra River Environmental Entitlement.
https://www.melbournewater.com.au/media/2396…

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The State Government must invest in Alternative Waste Processing NOW!

The State Government must invest the Sustainability/Land Fill Levy $500m+ Fund in Alternative Waste Processing NOW. .... Waste to energy, the only way to go!
As the recycling volatility continues, The Municipal Association of Victoria Vic Councils is calling for greater State Government industry oversight after more than a decade of under investment of landfill levy revenue amid Friday's notice by the Environment Protection Authority to stop two Melbourne sites from receiving recyclable materials.
Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business Dan Andrews Lily D'Ambrosio MP

Minister refuses to act in the interest of Reefton/McMahons Creek Community safety

Sorry, Jaala Pulford MP Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC, your answer is not good enough, all the Reefton/McMahons Creek Community want is for their pedestrian bridge as committed to Yarra Ranges Council by VicRoads to be reinstated as soon as possible.

"I can confirm that in the past several weeks, a second funding application was lodged by VicRoads to be considered for the 2019/20 funding cycle. This is further to an unsuccessful application that was made in 2017 for the same matter.
VicRoads expects to receive further information regarding the outcome of this application from the government, mid-2019.
Further to this, if the RMAG wishes to lobby for the progress of this application I would encourage you to follow the matter up with your state member of parliament. 
If there’s anything I can help you with or further information I may provide, please feel free to get in contact."  - VicRoads 20th November 2018.

PLEASE Minister Pulford in the interest of our children's safety act on this issue.

Cindy McLeish MP MLA Eildon Victoria Parliament Q&A to Minister.
http://qon.parliament.vic.gov.au/…/qon.nsf/viewQuestion.xsp…

https://mountainviews.mailcommunity.com.au/…/safety-conce…/…
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Warburton Trail Fest

Warburton Trail Fest (WTF) is an event that offers multiple run distances for participant runners over a three day long weekend. It is designed to be inclusive, family friendly and varied in its challenges on offer to cater to all trail runners from beginner to experienced. Distances will vary between 50km and 4.5km.
When - 9th-11th March.
More info at www.warburtontrailfest.com
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TOMORROW. .... Calling all Dads!

TOMORROW. ....

Calling all Dads!

Bring along your kids for a swim, enjoy a free BBQ and chat with other dads.

Activities for kids 0-8 years old and supervised swimming for kids over 8.

Dads can join in or just have a break.

Supported by Cire Services Incorporated, Belgravia Leisure, Yarra Centre & Yarra Ranges Council.

Find out more and RSVP at yrc.vic.gov.au/dadsandkidsbbq

Community Emergency Plan

Do you live work or play in the Warburton valley? Come and work with the Warburton Emergency Planning Group on the development of the Community Emergency Plan. Share your local knowledge and ideas that can inform the community before and after a bushfire.
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided.
Saturday, 23 February 2019 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
Yarra Ranges Council CEDA - Warburton Valley Visit Warburton - The Waterwheel Vic Emergency Warburton Emergency Discussion GroupCFA (Country Fire Authority) CFA District 13 Wesburn / Millgrove CFAWarburton Fire Brigade CFA Yarra Junction Fire Brigade (CFA) Hillcrest Fire Brigade Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade - CFA SES Upper Yarra UnitYellingbo Rural Fire Brigade (CFA) Millgrove Residents Action GroupWHYLD Community Group Reefton/McMahons Creek CommunityWYTAG Woori Yallock Township Action Group