Ringwood, Melbourne
This is a suburb that is a bit off the city of Melbourne. It is located about 23 kilometers east of Melbourne’s CBD. The centre of Ringwood is based on Maroondah Highway which is the continuation of the Whitehorse Road from Blackburn.
Ringwood is synonymous with the Cadbury production factory that is located in this suburb. Eastland Shopping Center is another dominant landmark in Ringwood. It was completed in 1967 and it houses car parks, a cinema complex and a floor with shopping outlets and restaurants. Its major tenant is the Myer Stores. ConnectEast has its home here as well.
Ringwood is designated to be a transit city. It is a major gateway from the city’s central business district to the Yarra Valley. This has not been fully realized since the Brumby Labor Government did not approve all the plans to construct a new transport hub in the center of Ringwood.
There are several entertainment facilities in Melbourne some of which include;
- Ringwood Aquatic Centre.
- Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre.
- Maroondah Indoor Sports Centre.
- Ringwood Public Golf Course.
- Proclamation Park
- Jubilee Park
- Dorset Golf Course.
- Croydon Memorial Pool.