2022/23 Annual Budget endorsed Published on 20 June 2022 The Annual Budget 2022/23 has been endorsed following two conversations with the community to inform its development. Tagged as: , Media releases
Billy Button Children’s Centre officially opened Published on 17 June 2022 Paying homage to the native yellow flowers that grew in the area, and the creek that once flowed through Footscray, the brand new state of the art Billy Button Children’s Centre officially opened this week. Tagged as: , Family and children, Footscray, Improvement works, Media releases
Winter Coat Drive back for 2022 Published on 16 June 2022 Have clean, unwanted winter woollies, like a coat, jacket, scarf or beanie you want to donate? Drop them off at one of our five library locations throughout June and July as part of the annual Winter Coat Drive, to help make someone’s winter a bit warmer. Tagged as: , Community Centre
Council officially launches Smart City Strategic Framework Published on 10 June 2022 Another milestone has been achieved in Council’s Smart City journey with the official launch of the Smart City Strategic Framework during a Showcase study tour and networking event hosted on behalf of the Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA). Tagged as: , Blog
Maribyrnong City welcomes green-focused buses Published on 06 June 2022 Maribyrnong’s Mayor is welcoming a government trial of hydrogen-powered buses on local streets as part of a $20 million Zero Emissions Bus Trial, which also includes electric buses. Tagged as: , Sustainability
How could we improve your experience using McIvor Reserve? Published on 03 June 2022 McIvor Reserve in Yarraville supports an active community, providing for a range of sports and green space for recreational use. But as our population grows – with an expected doubling of the local population from 15,000 - 30,000 by 2041 – so too will the demand on the existing sport and recreation facilities. Tagged as: , Family and children, Improvement works, Yarraville
Green Screening To Support A Greener Maribyrnong Published on 25 May 2022 Council is looking to the silver screen to support greater understanding of the climate emergency among the Maribyrnong community and in July, will be hosting its first ever Green Screens movie day at The Sun Theatre in Yarraville. Tagged as: , Environment, Family and children
Traffic surveillance cameras and commitment to truck bans welcomed Published on 18 May 2022 Maribyrnong City Council has welcomed a State Government investment in traffic management cameras to help move thousands of trucks away from residential areas in the municipality. Tagged as: , Improvement works
Permanency proposed post pop-up park pandemic popularity Published on 13 May 2022 The pop-up parks and parklets, that temporarily replaced under-utilised parking spaces during the pandemic, have proven so popular– consideration is now being given to making some of them permanent.The pop-up park established in Raleigh Street in Footscray on a 12 month trial basis is just one example. Tagged as: , Footscray
Tackling poor air quality Published on 06 May 2022 Council is looking at ways to address the environmental and health concerns brought about by poor air quality in the municipality. Tagged as: , Blog, Environment