Public Notices Thursday 11 March 2021

Tenders

Tender documents can be obtained from eprocure.com.au/ballarat or by contacting City of Ballarat Customer Service Centre on 5320 5500. 

Expression of Interest 

Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility Advisory Board  - Community Representative 

The City of Ballarat is responsible for the management and ongoing governance and strategic direction for the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility. 

An advisory board comprising representatives of the user groups and independent community members and chaired by a Councillor oversees the direction and future opportunities and plans for the facility. 

The City of Ballarat is currently seeking expressions of interest from persons who would be able to provide independent advice to the advisory board with expertise across governance, sporting administration, marketing, strategic planning or business would be highly regarded. 

The key responsibilities of the committee are to assist Council in the long-term use, development and planning of the precinct including: facility development and forward planning, sourcing of appropriate funding to achieve facility development and improvement, asset management, financial sustainability, partnership opportunities and policy issues with respect to services.   

Interested people should submit a written expression of interest to: markpatterson@ballarat.vic.gov.au  before Monday 29 March 2021. 

A copy of the BRSF advisory board terms of Reference can be requested via the same email address.   

Have Your Say  

Visit mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au to have your say on the following and other projects: 

Help us evaluate safety improvements at White Flat Recreation Reserve 

The safety improvement project at the White Flat Recreation Reserve is now complete and we are measuring the effectiveness of the improvements made in and around the area. 

The additions have included Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), lighting, landscaping, pathways, seating and pedestrian wayfinding signage. 

Sporting facility upgrades have also been delivered providing female-friendly changerooms and amenities, public toilets and shower facilities, kitchen and servery and a multi-use change room and social spaces. 

We welcome your feedback of the White Flat Recreation Reserve area now that the project has been delivered. 

Planning for Ballarat's future CBD 

The City of Ballarat is examining how the Ballarat CBD will undergo urban renewal and is asking the community for its input on how new development can contribute to a thriving and revitalised CBD.   

The Urban Design Framework (UDF) and Skyline and Views Study builds on existing strategic work including the Ballarat Strategy 2040 which identifies actions for achieving a greener, vibrant and connected city. It is also informed by the Ballarat CBD Strategy and the Bakery Hill and Bridge Mall Precinct Urban Renewal Plan.   

The CBD Urban Design Framework and Skyline and Views Study will help inform principles and guidelines for future development in the CBD while protecting the important heritage and landscape characteristics of Ballarat.   

The CBD Urban Design Framework and Skyline and Views Study are available on Council’s mysay site .  

Members of the community are invited to complete the mysay  survey and make a submission on the future design of the CBD. The consultation period will run until Friday 9 April 2021. 

Ballarat Housing Strategy 

The City of Ballarat is seeking public input for a draft Ballarat Housing Strategy to ensure the City can responsibly accommodate an expected population boom through a balanced and informed approach. 

To assist the process, a Ballarat Housing Discussion Paper has been prepared and outlines the broad range of considerations that will inform the Housing Strategy. 

The community is encouraged to contribute to the conversation by: 

• Completing the Ballarat Housing Discussion Paper survey; 

• Attending an online drop-in session, and 

• Visiting the City of Ballarat’s  mySay site for more detailed information including the Draft Ballarat Neighbourhood Character Assessment, Ballarat Growth Areas and the Ballarat CBD Urban Design Framework 

The Draft Housing Strategy is expected to be released for community consultation in mid 2021.