Safety issues on Warburton Highway, Seville East.

Yarra Ranges Council has received ongoing concerns from residents about the lack of pedestrian facilities and safety issues on Warburton Highway, Seville East. Following a recent fatal collision, there is increased concern from Council and the community at this location.
Council’s Traffic & Transport team consider that the current conditions are unsafe for pedestrians and present issues for turning vehicles into the number of minor roads, service road and properties in this section. Council’s Traffic & Transport team have written to VicRoads in March 2019 on behalf of the community advocating for road safety improvements in this location, however no proposal has yet been developed or provided by VicRoads.
It is considered that safety of the local community is at risk and that urgent action is needed to provide road safety improvements that address pedestrian safety, turning vehicles and property access. Within this, a speed limit reduction is also considered appropriate.
At next Tuesday night's Council meeting Mayor Tony Stevenson will be raising this issue with a recommendation to Council:
'That Council
1. Considers that the safety of pedestrians and road users on Warburton Highway, Seville East between Douthie Road and Peters Road is a significant concern to Council and the community.
2. Seek urgent action to have intersection treatments, consolidation of access to properties from Warburton Highway, and a speed limit reduction installed to this area by writing to:
(a) The Regional Director of VicRoads,
(b) The State Member for Evelyn, and
(c) The Hon Jaala Pulford MLC - Minister for Roads, Minister for Road Safety and the TAC, Minister for Fishing and Boating.'
Lilydale & Yarra Valley Leader Mail News Group.
https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Council-meetings/Minutes-agendas

Council Meeting Tuesday 14th May.

Yarra Ranges Council Meeting Tuesday 14th May 7pm at Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Anderson Street, Lilydale. Members of the public are more than welcome to attend.
Items for resolution. .........
. Combined Planning Scheme Amendment and Planning Permit Application - 361-365 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, Sassafras (YR-2019/131). 
. Planning Scheme Amendment C166 - Planning Scheme Corrections: Consideration of Submissions and Adoption. 
. Monbulk Bowling Club Application for Additional EGMS.
. Council Submission to the State Government Project - Protecting Strategic Agricultural Land in Melbourne's Green Wedge and Peri - Urban Areas.
. Councillor Expenditure Policy - Reimbursement of Expenses for Cr Clarke.
. Living Melbourne: Our Metropolitan Urban Forest Strategy.
. CT5790 Category 1 Traffic and Transport Engineering and Consultancy Services Panel.
. Advocacy for Speed Reduction on Warburton Highway, Seville, Between Douthie Road and Peters Road - Cr Stevenson.
Also:
. Items raised through the Chair
. Reports from delegates
Agenda: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/About-Council/Council-meetings/Minutes-agendas

Tasmanian Legislative Council Inquiry visits Yarra Ranges.

Tasmanian Legislative Council (Upper House) - Tasmania North East Rail Corridor Inquiry visits Melbourne and the Yarra Ranges. ...
Yarra Ranges Council Officers and myself met with the Inquiry Members and RailTrails Australia to inform them of the background of the development of the Lilydale - Warburton Rail Trail, we spoke about the benefits and issues associated with our Rail Trail and also the Yarra Valley Trail which is starting construction and will connect with the Yarra Valley Railway at Yarra Glen, providing greater benefit to both attractions and our whole region.

'A place to gather as a community on days of national significance'

Special unveiling ceremony of the new Seville War Memorial and it's first panel - the one that is dedicated to the Yarra Valley's only Victoria Cross recipient - Capt George Ingram VC, MM. We must all be so very proud of our Mayor Cr Tony Stevenson and the Hon Tony Smith MP Federal Member for Casey for speaking so wonderfully with passion of George Ingham VC MM and the Ingram brothers. ..... Lest We Forget.

Melbourne Water are upgrading the Upper Yarra Reservoir Dam.

Melbourne Water are upgrading the Upper Yarra Reservoir dam to ensure it continues to operate at its best. This safety upgrade will apply current engineering practice, to provide for the safe ongoing operation of the dam.
The works area will encompass Upper Yarra Dam Road, Upper Yarra Reservoir Campground, day use areas, walking tracks and the reservoir embankment.
There will be a full closure of the reservoir park from June 2019 (after the Queen’s Birthday long weekend) and the park will remain closed to the public until mid-2021: https://bit.ly/2WkNZXQ

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Tesla electric vehicle charging points at the Warburton Holiday Park.

Checking out the Tesla electric vehicle charging points at the Warburton Holiday Park..... Great initiative from David Pratt and the WHP Team to provide free to customers and with a small charge to the general public. ....
Yarra Ranges Business What's On Melbourne Visit Warburton - The Waterwheel Yarra Ranges Council #warburtonadvancementleague

Coworking in Woori Yallock

TODAY - Friday, 03 May 2019 10am - 12noon - Free internet Fridays and co-working space.
Enjoy free internet and a shared space every Friday where you can work independently or alongside like-minded individuals.
An opportunity for local small business owners to come together, share ideas, network, collaborate and inspire. 
Use our computers or bring your laptop. Make use of our FREE internet, tea and coffee!
Bookings essential. Call 5964 6857 for further details to reserve your space.
Check out Woori Community House fb page to find out more.
Also visit yarraranges.vic.gov.au/businessevents for other workhops in the region.
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