AMENDMENT C155 - EXPANSION OF MT HELEN TECHNOLOGY PARK
The University of Ballarat has submitted an application for a planning scheme amendment to rezone part of the University land on the corner of Gear Avenue and University Drive from Public Use Zone 2 to Business 2 Zone. The rezoning is to facilitate the expansion of the existing Technology Park.
The eventual development of the subject site will include approximately 11 new lots which will enable the construction of additional buildings.
The University is proposing to make the Minister for Planning the Planning Authority and use the provisions of section 20 subsection 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. This effectively absolves the Minister from consulting with interested parties and having amendment documents available for the public.
At the 24 August 2011 Council Meeting, Council resolved to support the Minister for Planning becoming the Planning Authority but before that support is formally provided Council requires a consultation strategy and further information on built form, connectivity and traffic movement, vegetation and landscaping as well as sustainability initiatives.
Consultation took place in November 2011 with submissions sought from the local community and agencies. All submissions were reviewed prior to the request being submitted to the Minister for Planning.
Submissions have now closed and all submissions are now with Hansen Partnership to submit to the Minister. The Amendment number for this project is C155. The Amendment is now with the Minister.
Council’s contact for this amendment is Cameron Haines, Strategic Planner, City of Ballarat. Ph: 53 205103 or email cameronhaines@ballarat.vic.gov.au
The proposed site development plan and aerial of the site can be viewed here:
Map of area proposed to be rezoned (388KB)
Above image is map of proposed area to be rezoned
The following documents relate to the application:
For further information please contact:
Strategic Planning
P: +61 3 53205 536
E: strategicplanning@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Alternatively please contact:
City of Ballarat Customer Services
The Phoenix
25 Armstrong Street South
Ballarat, Vic 3350
PO Box: 655
Ballarat, Vic 3353
P: 03 5320 5500
F: 03 53334061
E: ballcity@ballarat.vic.gov.au
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