Moreland BUG

News from Nicholas Elliot at Moreland Council:

Just a quick note to let you know that the De Chene Reserve Bridge that was damaged in the Xmas Day flash flood, has been reopened for pedestrians and cyclists. Cross with Care. The damaged hand rail will be repaired on Monday (Jan 23rd) – until then barricade tape has been placed across the gap.

The other bridge that was damaged, in the Edgars Creek park land near Ronald Street, will remain closed until it has been repaired. Repairs will start next week.
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This is just a quick reminder for the get together on Friday.

When: Friday, December 16 at 6.30 pm

Where: Bridges Reserve, meet at the bike parking area in front of the Coburg Leisure Centre (access via Russell Street)
So feel free to come along and enjoy some music, food and drinks at the Coburg Night Market.
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Dear Buggies,

The year is drawing to an end pretty quickly and on Thursday we will have the last meeting for 2011.

Some of you might be pondering about a short cycle holiday during the Christmas break so we thought we give you some inspiration.

We will have some guest speakers (Paul and Julia) who are gonna share their recent cycle trip with a group of friends on the (almost open) Tallarook to Mansfield trail. And from there some of the party pushed on to Wodonga via Milawa, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Albury. They are gonna bring some of their touring gear along as well (bags and trailer) to give some insight on basic cycle touring.

So come along and get some ideas for your own trip!

The meeting is held from 7.30 pm at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel (681 Sydney Road, Brunswick) in the dining room next to the courtyard.

Food and drinks can be purchased there.

Regards,

Julia Mischke.
Moreland BUG Secretary

Christine Campbell, the MLA for Pascoe Vale, attended the AGM on Thursday night. Among the items that she talked about was an acknowledgement she gave the BUG, Council and individuals who have worked on various bike infrastructure projects within Moreland.

From Hansard on October 26, 2011 (PDF):

Moreland Bicycle User Group

Ms CAMPBELL (Pascoe Vale) — Congratulations to the Moreland Bicycle User Group (BUG) for its great work in promoting healthy and clean-energy transport. Its work assists all Moreland cyclists, from those for whom it is their principal transport to those who enjoy being recreational cyclists. Its website and email communication keeps everyone informed of current and future events. Thanks to Julia Mischke, whose emails keep us informed, and to all those at the Moreland BUG committee for their commitment. Thanks to those who work at Moreland City Council and dovetail in with local cyclists, particularly the infrastructure team headed by Nerina di Lorenzo, who has completed the ‘shovel ready’ plan for the final link of the Upfield shared pathway. Thanks to Sebastian Motta, whose work has addressed safety width and beautification around the Western Ring Road, which has been widened. When partnership, hard work and a comparatively small amount of funding all combine, sustainable and healthy cycling transport occurs.

The next big project is the Craigieburn rail corridor bike path, which is the next project for the Moreland BUG. The Moreland BUG, Moreland City Council and the Department of Transport all require action to bring this great idea to fruition. Because of the work by Moreland
City Council’s infrastructure team, detailed designs are available for Department of Transport staff when they are ready to action a rail corridor project. Congratulations to Cr Kathleen Matthews-Ward, whose vision and persistence taught us that it was possible, and to Paul McKay and Rod Overall, who showed up the pitfalls and solutions.

Dear Buggies,

This is a reminder for the upcoming Annual General Meeting on Thursday the 27th of October 2011 at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel (681 Sydney Road, Brunswick) (in the back function room).

The meeting starts at 7.30 pm and will finish around 9.00 pm.

The ordinary business of the Annual General Meeting is:

1. Present the highlights of the year 2010 – 2011
2. Confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting
3. Present the financial report
4. Elect the new Committee of Management
5. Other Business

Also, we will have Melbourne’s one and only fabulous Ukulele Collective perform at the meeting! So come along and enjoy the show.

Members and guests are welcome and some fingerfood will be provided.

The next ride organised by The Squeaky Wheel is on this Sunday…

Put the public in public art and join the People’s Choice ride of the MoreArt Trail.

Taking in all of the exhibition sites, selected artists will be on hand to describe or perform their works. The ride will conclude at The Brunswick Green with a ceremony awarding the $1000 prize for the People’s Choice Award. Voting prize of $200 also up for grabs. Enjoy a complimentary drink for riders on arrival! It’s a win-win-win.

Meeting Point: From 12pm at Lux Foundry Café, 21 Hope St Brunswick, (departing 12.35pm)
Finishing: The Brunswick Green, 313 Sydney Rd at 3.30pm

Complimentary drink on arrival for ride participants

Registrations: Let us know you’re coming via info@thesqueakywheel.com.au

Update: this work is now scheduled to start on Monday 24th October.

News from Simon at Council:

If you ride along the Merri Creek Trail in East Brunswick please be aware of the following works.

Contractors will be pruning trees near the ACES facility in East Brunswick (between CERES and Albion Street – Melways 30 B6).

The contractors will be pruning trees to remove dead wood and improve tree structure. The works seek to address branches overhanging the ACES facility and the Merri Creek Path.

Most of the works will be away from the path but there will be times when the contractors require vehicle access to the path to remove timber and branches.

The works area will be clearly signed and contractors have agreed to avoid obstructing the path during peak times to minimise disruption to regular path users.

It is expected the works will commence on Monday 17th October (Today) and take about 1 week to complete. This estimate is dependent on good weather.

If you have any queries about these works please call 9240 1111 or email:

info@moreland.vic.gov.au
Attn: Lori Arthur Natural Resource Management Officer
Moreland City Council

News from north of the border…

Banksia Gardens Community Centre in Broadmeadows is seeking enthusiastic community members to form a small sociable volunteer team to establish a bicycle recycling and repair hub.

The Broadmeadows Bicycle Hub is a volunteer-run bicycle recycling and repair centre. As well as teaching and supporting local residents to repair and maintain their own bicycles, it will also recycle old bikes and sell them at heavily discounted prices. The aim is promote cycling in the Broadmeadows community to provide more access and mobility options as well as healthier lifestyles.The initiative will rely on forming a small sociable volunteer team to manage and run the hub.

Full training will be given and ongoing support will be provided by the CERES Bike Shed and Banksia Gardens Community Centre. We will be hosting a Volunteer Information Evening on Wednesday 9th November from 6:30-8pm at Banskia Gardens Community Centre (71-81 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows). We will provide food and drink on the evening as well. Everyone welcome.

The Squeaky Wheel is organising some bike tours of the City of Moreland MoreArt Public Art show, and would love you – as Moreland’s cycling representatives – to be involved.

Spring Fashion Ride – Wednesday 12 October

Mark the end of ride to work day in style with a leisurely ride along the MoreArt Trail. Don your favourite spring frock or pull out your finest regalia for a downhill coast celebrating the creative spine of the municipality. After taking in the Artland exhibition of student works at RMIT, the ride will finish up at The Brunswick Green, with a complimentary drink for riders on arrival. Pimms and lemonade anyone?

Meeting Point: Gowrie Station at 4pm

Tour Ends: Group will arrive at Brunswick Green, 313 Sydney Rd at 6pm

Registrations: Let us know you’re coming via info@thesqueakywheel.com.au
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