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"Hanging Five"
The last few weeks have looked like the beach scene from the Generation Gap with the song “Hanging Five”. Bathers, goggles, swimming caps, soggy socks and what would swimming be without our beach towels, wet undies and flotation devices.
We wanted to thank all of our dedicated staff, volunteers, parents, grandparents, and friend helpers for your participation in the swimming program. Walking back and forward from the pool daily for the past two weeks has certainly added to the daily step counts and fitness regimes, but it also highlights the commitment of all to ensuring the GRPS children are able to participate in such a worthy program.
Over the past two weeks, we've seen incredible progress and enthusiasm amongst our young swimmers, and life skills learnt.
Speaking of life skills, learning to swim is not just about staying afloat in the water; it's about instilling confidence, safety, and a sense of accomplishment in your children. Swimming is a skill that can save lives, and it provides a foundation for a lifetime of water-related activities and adventures.
We hope that this program has helped your child realise the importance of learning how to swim and the joy it can bring.
As the program progresses, we've noticed that our lost property pile has been growing. We kindly request that you check in with our staff if your child has left any belongings behind.
We want to ensure that everything is returned to its rightful owner, and your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated (even the soggy socks and undies😊)
An Important Message from the Ringwood Level Crossing Removal Team
We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossings at Bedford Road, Ringwood and Dublin Road, Ringwood East and building a brand-new Ringwood East Station
Students, parents, and school staff will need to plan ahead and allow for additional travel time while these works take place. We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossings at Bedford Road, Ringwood and Dublin Road, Ringwood East and building a brand-new Ringwood East Station
Pedestrian level crossing and road closure at Dublin Road, Ringwood East
From Tuesday 5 September to Tuesday 17 October, our crews will work around the clock to build the new Dublin Road bridge at the level crossing.
During this time:
The eastern level crossing at Dublin Road will be temporarily closed.
Students, parents, and school staff will need to use the pedestrian level crossing, east of Ringwood East Station, to access Ringwood East Station or to travel between Patterson Street and Railway Avenue.
Please note the western pedestrian level crossing will remain closed until 2024.
Dublin Road will be closed at the level crossing.
Detours are available for road users via Mount Dandenong Road, Maroondah Highway, Bedford Road, Canterbury Road and Bayswater Road.
Changes to PTV bus services
There will also be changes to PTV 679 and 380 bus stops, near Bedford Road, including:
| PTV route | Dates | Bus stops temporarily closed | Alternative bus stops |
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| Thursday 7 September and Friday 8 September, 9am to 3pm each day | 2 bus stops on Bedford Road (between Ford Street and Great Ryrie Street) | Bedford Road (near Wilana Street) |
| 2 bus stops on Great Ryrie Street (near Best Street) | Great Ryrie Street (near Allen Street) | ||
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| Saturday 9 September, 8pm to last service | 2 bus stops on Bedford Road (between Ford Street and Great Ryrie Street) | Bedford Road (near Wilana Street) |
| 2 bus stops on Bedford Road (near Lena Grove) | |||
| 2 bus stops on Bedford Road (near Myrtle Avenue) | Dublin Road (near Cart Lane) | ||
| 2 bus stops on Bedford Road (near Fremont Street) | |||
Please note: temporary bus routes will be in place for both PTV 679 and 380 routes. | |||
Buses replace trains on sections of the Belgrave and Lilydale lines:
Please also note, that buses will replace trains between Blackburn, Belgrave and Lilydale from 12.30am Saturday 9 September to last service Sunday 10 September. For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au.
Helping students navigate disruptions:
We know how important it is for your school to navigate these works and there are several ways we’ll help students, parents/guardians and staff get to and from school safely, including:
- Clear, signed pedestrian pathways around construction zones, particularly where these zones are near schools
- Traffic management crews on site to safely direct traffic and monitor congestion
- School updates, such as this email, to provide information that can be used in school communication channels to parents and guardians
- Opportunities for students to get involved in the project through learning activities and career talks
- Clear, advanced notice of disruptions online, via email and SMS, and in local letterboxes.
We’re also available to hold meetings with parents/guardians at schools to go through these pedestrian access changes and bus stop relocations in more detail.
More information:
If you have any questions, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
To receive regular updates on our projects, sign up for email updates at https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/level-crossing-removal-project/subscribe
You can also sign up to receive text message alerts for major traffic and construction impacts by texting ‘RINGWOOD’ to 0428 387 902.
Yours sincerely,
The Ringwood Level Crossing Removal Team
Level Crossing Removal Project
T: 1800 105 105 E: contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Enjoy the weekend with your friends and family
Karen Rouda
Principal