Public Notices - Friday 16 January 2026

Ring Road closure

The City of Ballarat will temporarily close a section of Ring Road from 23 January, removing vehicle and pedestrian access across the railway line. Vehicles will be required to use the Link Road or seek alternative routes.

Pedestrians and cyclists will be required to use the Link Road shared path to cross the railway line and access the Skipton Rail Trail. There are existing crossing points at the north end of the intersection of Ring Road and the Link Road, with a new crossing point to be constructed across Ring Road just prior to Gregory Street. 

Marine Safety Act 2010
Section 208(2)
NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE

City of Ballarat as the declared waterway manager for Lake Wendouree hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the Rowing Victoria Ballarat Regattas are prohibited from entering and remaining in the following waters.

The exclusion zone will be in effect from the dates, times and for the events specified in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Rowing Victoria Ballarat Regattas

By order of City of Ballarat
Dated: 6/01/2026

Community Sentiment Survey

Around 800 residents will soon be randomly invited to share their views on Council services and engagement through a new Community Sentiment Survey.

Independent provider Metropolis Research will conduct door-to-door interviews across the municipality during January and February. Each interview takes about 15 minutes, and all responses are confidential. Interviewers will carry photo ID, a City of Ballarat letter, and a branded lanyard.

Some rural residents may be contacted by phone, with calls made in line with Australian Communications and Media Authority guidelines.

Your feedback will help guide future Council decisions and improvements to services, facilities, and activities. Further performance and satisfaction data will also be collected through the annual Community Satisfaction Survey in February.

Construction of Roundabout at Greenhalghs and Finchs Road

The intersection of Greenhalghs Road and Finchs Road in Bunkers Hill will be completely closed to all traffic until 26 January.

Previously, traffic has been able to pass through the intersection, with works already underway to build a new roundabout as part of the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program.

During the period up until 26 January, the intersection will be closed in all directions as the project advances. Please plan ahead and use alternative routes.

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