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Help shape Ballarat’s Biodiversity Strategy

Do you want to help shape a Biodiversity Strategy to better manage and restore the natural environment across the Ballarat region?For the next month, you can get involved in the conversation about how to improve the health of our natural environment.The City of Ballarat, in partnership with and alongside the Country Plans of the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners, has developed a Ballarat Biodiversity Conversation Kit to help guid...

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Designing the new Ballarat Regional Animal Facility

Progress towards a new purpose-built regional animal facility in Ballarat is a step closer with tender documents released calling for a project architect.The documents released on 18 September 2023, outline the requirement for the facility to provide best practice animal management services and modern facilities that meet industry requirements, along with the ability to provide enough accommodation capacity to service the current and future deman...

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Sustainable upgrade to Ballarat’s heritage style street lighting

Phase two of the City of Ballarat’s LED residential street lighting upgrade is complete, with almost 850 heritage style street lights receiving new fittings.Switching street lighting to LED (light emitting diode) is a flagship of the City of Ballarat’s Carbon Neutrality and 100% Renewables Action Plan, with the completion of phase two bringing the total number of street lights that have received the upgrade along Ballarat’s minor roads and reside...

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No change to CBD car parking

In April this year the Ballarat community was asked what they thought of the city’s public spaces and car parking. The City of Ballarat heard from more than 370 respondents, including 27 businesses, about how car parking and outdoor activation impact them.The survey asked questions such as, would the community support an extension of parking to 7pm to assist businesses to free up car parking near their venue for customers. It also probed ho...

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Central Library Redevelopment

The redevelopment of the Ballarat Central Library includes an expansion to the second level of the building, a new entrance, purpose-built teaching areas, quiet areas, open space for socialisation, and specialised children’s and family areas.The library is first and foremost for the community, it is a place that will inspire, surprise, and delight the community with a strong focus on fostering lifelong learning.At the centre of the library, a lar

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Last chance to provide feedback on the Draft Public Toilet Strategy

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Accessible Parking Permits

Victoria's Accessible Parking Permit (APP) Scheme is an online system administered by VicRoads. Residents and organisations who need a new permit, or to renew or replace a permit, will need to apply online below.

The Western United Cup is returning to Ballarat this year for the second time.

Western United Cup to bring hundreds of all-girls soccer players to Ballarat

Hundreds of female soccer players are set to descend upon Ballarat this weekend in a major tournament that is showing significant signs of growth.The Western United Cup will be held in Ballarat for the second time, building on the success of the debut girls-only tournament in 2022.With the tournament coming hot on the heels of the hugely popular FIFA Women’s World Cup, it is certain to be a be a brilliant showcase of all-girls soccer.Upwards of 5...

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Mayor’s Message - Friday 22 September 2023

The City of Ballarat’s budget process is changing – we’re looking to streamline the process and providing ample opportunity for everyone to shape the budget. In the coming weeks, you will have an opportunity to provide feedback and input into the development of the City of Ballarat’s 2024/25 Budget.The earlier engagement process will ensure that we are better informed of residents’ priorities within the context of the Council Plan 2021-2025...

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Public Notices - Friday 22 September 2023

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat Tender No Tender Description Closes 2023/24-116 City Oval Bowls - Synthetic Green 29/09/23 2pm 2023/24-088 &nb...