Public Notices - Friday 3 October 2025

Notification of works: Grenville Street North

Shared path and road reconstruction works on Grenville Street North, from Mair Street to Curtis Street, are underway and will continue to early December.

Access to properties and businesses will be maintained, however temporary traffic control measures will be put in place. A full road closure with detours between Curtis Street and Shepperd Street will be required for a portion of the works. Catten Street will be closed for local access only and modified traffic movements will be applied by exiting via Curtis Street.

Ballarat Community Attitudes to Gambling consultation

The Ballarat Gambling Harm Prevention Taskforce is calling on the community to have its say in shaping the future of gambling harm prevention across the city.

The Taskforce, comprised of local service providers, community organisations, health professionals, lived experience members and the City of Ballarat, has launched a community-wide survey to better understand the community's attitude to gambling.

To take the survey, visit the Ballarat Community Attitudes to Gambling MySay page

Gillies Road reconstruction works

Reconstruction works on a 4.2 kilometre section of Gillies Road, from Addington Road to Glendonald Road at Ascot, have begun.

There will be a temporary closure of this section of the road until mid-December, weather permitting.  

Electronic signage boards are in place to advise motorists of the works. Traffic management and detours via Creswick will also be in place.

The City of Ballarat has notified directly impacted residents.  

The reconstruction will widen the road with two 3.5m-wide traffic lanes and 1.5m-wide road shoulders, bringing the link road up to modern standards and improving safety for road users.

Notification of works: Bridge Mall

The City of Ballarat will be conducting works in the Bridge Mall to repair bluestone pavers on the carriageway. This work will be conducted in two stages, with phase 1 scheduled to begin on Monday, 6 October and phase 2 rectification works to start week beginning 13 October.

As a result, the carriageway will be periodically closed to vehicles.  

Pedestrian access will remain open, and all businesses will be trading as usual. Clear signage will be in place to direct traffic accordingly while the works are being carried out.

Ballarat Australia Day Community Awards

It is time to celebrate Ballarat’s outstanding achievers by nominating them for the 2026 Ballarat Australia Day Community Awards.

The Ballarat Australia Day Community Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of community members who have gone above and beyond in the last year to make a significant difference within our community.

Award Categories:

• Ballarat Citizen of the Year
• Ballarat Young Citizen of the Year
• Community Event of the Year 

Pet of the week: Vanessa

Meet Vanessa, a beautiful and graceful feline with the charm and elegance of a seasoned queen. Vanessa would make a fabulous addition to a quiet household where her gentle presence can truly shine. She doesn't enjoy being picked up and prefers to come to you to get attention. This lovely lady requires a home without children, as she prefers a more serene setting where she can feel at ease and secure.

If you are seeking a sweet friend to take cozy naps with on quiet afternoons, look no further than Vanessa. She'll be the perfect partner for someone with a calm lifestyle, who appreciates beauty, warmth, and the quiet companionship of a lovely cat.

To meet your new pet contact the Ballarat Animal Shelter on 5334 2075 or email animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au, see all pets for adoption on Pet Rescue

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