Public Notices - Friday 14 April 2023

2023 ANZAC DAY ROAD CLOSURES

The 2023 ANZAC Day commemorative services will be held on Tuesday 25 April 2023, at the Ballarat Cenotaph in Sturt Street. For the safety of participants and all road users, the following traffic alterations will be in place;  

Lane Closures – Sturt Street, Monday 24 April 

In preparation for the ANZAC Day services, the eastbound side of Sturt Street will be reduced to one lane traffic between Lyons Street and Dawson Street, from 1pm Monday 24 April and then again post service until approximately 4pm Tuesday 25 April. 

Road Closures – Sturt Street, Tuesday 25 April  

ANZAC Dawn Service, 6am and Day Service, 11am Sturt Street will be closed from Dawson Street to Raglan Street in both directions to all traffic between 4am and 4pm. 

During this closure, the following additional roads will be impacted. Lyons Street South will be closed between Dana Street and Sturt Street with access for local traffic via Dana Street only (except between 9.30am – 11.30am). Lyons Street North will be closed between Sturt Street and Mair Street with access for local traffic via Mair Street only (except between 9.30am – 11.30am). Traffic detours will be in place along Dana Street and Mair Street. 

The Anzac Day march commences at 10.30am, leaving Lyons Street North, progressing eastbound along Sturt Street to Doveton Street (Midland Hwy, A300) and return westbound along Sturt Street to the Cenotaph, where the march will conclude in Lyons Street South. 

Sturt Street and all intersecting streets will be progressively closed from Raglan Street to Doveton Street from 10.15am and will re-open as soon as the march passes. 

Road Closures – Sebastopol, Tuesday 25 April 

The Midland Hwy (A300) will be closed from Victoria Street to Walker Street in both directions to all traffic from 8.15am to 10.30am. Traffic detours will be in place. 

Road Closures – Arch of Victory 

The Learmonth Street service road will be closed from Beaufort Street to Golf Street between 7.30am to approximately 9am. Local access for residents only. 

HAVE YOUR SAY 

The City of Ballarat is undertaking two important studies to further understand the community’s stories and how they impact on our city’s heritage.   

The City of Ballarat have commenced a heritage assessment of Lydiard Street precinct to consider if it meets significance thresholds for registration on the Victorian Heritage Register and the National Heritage List. The City of Ballarat would like to hear from community members to further explore the heritage importance of this area.

Come along to the Town Hall on Monday 17 April 2023 from 5.30pm - 7.30pm to tell us your stories and ask any questions.  

The City of Ballarat is also developing a Thematic Environmental History to understand how themes have shaped Ballarat as a whole, including buildings, communities and activities.   

You can tell us your stories at drop-in sessions, and online. For more information visit https://mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au/