Warburton: The Most Exciting Thing Happening in Australian Mountain Biking

ANZAC Day services across the Upper Yarra.

.  UPPER YARRA RSL
5.45am Dawn Service at the Yarra Junction Cenotaph, followed by breakfast at Upper Yarra RSL.
10.00am Commemorative March, assembling at the Commonwealth Bank building in Main St, Yarra Junction.
.  MILLGROVE RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP
6.00am Dawn Service by the commemorative rock in the park opposite the shops on Warburton Highway (please assemble at 5.45am).
.  WARBURTON RSL
10.00am Commemorative Parade, assembling at Warburton RSL.
10.30am Service at the Cenotaph on Main St.

ANZAC Day services across the Yarra Ranges

Cement Creek Rd Bridge to the Redwood Forest to be replaced.

Cement Creek Rd Bridge in East Warburton accessing the Parks Victoria Yarra Ranges National Park, Redwood Forest East Warburton and the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail will be replaced. .... 
The the old single lane Cement Creek Bridge will be replaced and pedestrian/cycling and horse board access will be attached.
Check out other improvements to the Redwood Forest precinct: https://jimchild.blogspot.com/2018/11/improvements-at-warburton-redwood-forest.html

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New Regional Forest Agreement Information Session.

With Cindy McLeish MP last Tuesday night at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Forest Reform Information Session for the Central Highlands Forest Timber Industry.
Providing Central Highlands Forest mill employees and forest industry contractors an opportunity to get the latest information on the forest reform, ask questions, participate in discussions with other industry workers and put forward their ideas, concerns and comments.
The key messaging for me was that the industry wants security of resource supply through a strong, robust guaranteed Regional Forest Agreement by December 2020 so our Mills and contractors can plan for the future.
Well done MC Forest Fire Management Victoria Hayley Coviello.

Yarra Ranges Council Yarra Ranges Business

https://engage.vic.gov.au/future-of-our-forests

$300 million to seal roads in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds.

Fantastic to be with Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Tony Stevenson, Tony Smith MP and the Millgrove Community last Saturday morning to announce the prioritizing of the sealing of Cavanagh Rd, Moore Cres to the Millgrove Recreation Reserve made possible by the Federal Government’s recent budget announcement of $300 million to seal roads in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds.
https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Lists/Latest-news/Council-welcomes-funding-win-for-Yarra-Ranges-roads

Standing room only at Warburton Citizenship Ceremony

Standing room only at Warburton Citizenship Ceremony at the Yarra Ranges Council Arts Centre, Warburton, over 150 in attendance with over 40 taking the pledge to become Australian Citizens....... Congratulations to all our new Australian Citizens.

Thank you to Mayor Tony Stevenson, Cr Len Cox, Cr Noel Cliff, Tony Smith MP, Tania Maxwell Member of the legislative Council for Northern Victoria and Cindy McLeish MP

The Citizenship Ceremony fulfills the requirements under Australian citizenship law and provides an opportunity for Yarra Ranges Council to officially welcome its new citizens.
Enquiries regarding Australian Citizenship and the application process should be directed to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. 

Warburton Citizenship Ceremony

Tomorrow Saturday 13th April 10am, I'm honored to be assisting Yarra Ranges Council Mayor, Cr Tony Stevenson to conduct a citizenship ceremony on behalf of the Australian Government at the Arts Centre, Warburton. Attending a citizenship ceremony is the final step in the journey to become an Australian citizen and receiving the Certificate of Australian Citizenship. A very moving experience for all those attending. .....

Symphony 36

Dinner tonight at Warburton's Symphony 36..... Wow, best porterhouse Steak I've had for a long time, cooked to perfection and topped with a Jack Daniel's sauce...
Congratulations Alanah and team you've created a great experience with fine food and great service........
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Cire Supporting the Community. ....

Fantastic to catch up with Gus Seremetis CEO of Cire Services Incorporated which encompasses Cire Community School, Cire Children's Services, Cire Training & Community Hubs...... What an amazing organisation we have in CIRE Services......
Check out Cire @ https://www.cire.org.au

Yarra Ranges Council welcomes funding win for Yarra Ranges roads. ..

Yarra Ranges Council welcomes funding win for Yarra Ranges roads. ....
I sincerely welcome and appreciate the Federal Government’s recent budget announcement of $300 million to seal roads in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounds. Council will be focusing on roads that have schools, pre-schools and community facilities as a starting point, followed by urban unsealed roads in towns and villages across the Yarra Ranges. Thanks go out to our local Federal Member Tony Smith MP who has worked tirelessly for this Yarra Ranges roads funding inclusion in the Federal Budget. 

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Cr Tony Stevenson and Tony Smith MP MHR Federal Member for Casey.

Trail builder announced for Warburton Mountain Bike Destination

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination is one step closer to becoming a reality after the tender was unanimously awarded at a Council meeting on Tuesday 26 March.

Stage 1 of the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project will be delivered by World Trail. The process will involve finalising the design before construction starts.

World Trail is a recognised industry leading design and construction company and will bring significant national and international experience in the design and delivery of world class mountain bike destinations. Among their successful projects is the famous Blue Derby, a destination that has delivered great outcomes for tourism, the economy and jobs in North West Tasmania.

A construction date will be announced following further consultation with stakeholders and the community.

The ongoing development of the master plan will include a series of recently completed reports, such as a historic heritage survey, environmental report peer review, traffic and transport study, social and recreational impacts study and a peer review of the current draft master plan.

In addition to these reports, Council is progressing the Warburton Place Plan by working with residents and visitors. This community led planning exercise will help guide decisions about the town and how it may change over time.

Cr Jim Child said a large amount of work had been done to ensure the project provided the best possible outcomes for the community.

“The project involves more than just building mountain bike trails,” Cr Child said.

“We want to make sure we have the right infrastructure in place and that it meets the needs of the community and visitors.”

The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project is funded by the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund ($3m) and Regional Growth Fund ($2.3m), State Government’s Growing Suburbs Fund ($3m), Warburton & Yarra Junction Community Bank ($300k) and Yarra Ranges Council ($2.7m).

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The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination - Funded to $11.3 milliom.

Rivers and Ridges Stage 1 Federal Government Regional Growth Funding.