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Planning for the future of sport and recreation in Ballarat

City of Ballarat Councillors adopted the Recreational Infrastructure Plan and Prince of Wales Park Master Plan at the August Council Meeting. The Recreation Infrastructure Plan will guide planning and decision making relating to sport and recreation to meet the needs of the community over the next 15 years. The Prince of Wales Park Master Plan sits under the Recreation Infrastructure Plan and will guide the future direction of the key...

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Major infrastructure investment to boost Art Gallery of Ballarat’s reputation

A significant project that will enhance the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s ability to attract the best exhibitions and loans from around the world will soon be underway.The Art Gallery of Ballarat Interior Upgrades project is in its early stages, with the major component to be the installation of a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system.The $5.5 million project, funded by the City of Ballarat, will replace and upgrade the existing...

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City of Ballarat launches new waste and recycling app

Never forget your bin night again!The City of Ballarat has launched a Ballarat Waste app to put local waste and recycling information right at your fingertips.Available free from iPhone and Android app stores, the app empowers residents to access information about their waste and recycling services from the convenience of their smart phone.With the Ballarat Waste app you can:Access kerbside collection schedules and set bin night remindersReceive ...

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The first step of the Heritage Gaps Review Program completed

The first milestone for the Heritage Gaps Review Program has been achieved. The City of Ballarat’s Thematic Environmental History report has been published and is now available for the community’s review. This report details research undertaken to understand the historical themes that have shaped the Ballarat municipality, including:LandscapeImpact of colonisationLayout of city, towns and villagesTransport and industryCommunities and activi...

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Public Notices - Friday 23 August 2024

ROAD DISCONTINUANCESection 206, 207B and Schedule 10 Clause 3 Local Government Act 1989.The City of Ballarat declares that by this notice it is considering a proposal to discontinue and sell a portion of a Council owned laneway located adjacent to the Ballarat Eye Clinic, as shown in the hatched area on the plan below (Proposal).Under the Proposal, the discontinued laneway would be offered for sale to the adjacent Ballarat Eye Clinic.Any person h...

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State Government announces funding for Art Gallery of Ballarat Master Plan

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is set to develop a Master Plan that will bolster its position as a leading Australian regional gallery.Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos announced on Friday the Art Gallery of Ballarat will receive $388,850 for a Masterplan, which will help the Gallery fulfil its potential as a must-see arts and culture destination.The City of Ballarat will also contribute $100,000 towards the Master Plan d...

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Tender advertised to reduce risk of flooding at Gong Reservoir

The City of Ballarat has advertised a tender for the design and construction of the Gong Reservoir wall in the Buninyong Botanic Gardens. The Gong Reservoir wall project aims to protect Buninyong residents by reducing the risk of flooding. Council last year voted to adopt the Buninyong Botanic Gardens Landscape Masterplan. The Masterplan included the design and reconstruction of the Gong Reservoir wall, taking into consideration r...

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Mayor’s Message - Friday 23 August 2024

Excitingly this week we’ve announced in partnership with Compost Revolution, Ballarat residents can now claim up to 40 per cent off the retail price of their compost bins, equipment, worm farms and more. Composting is a great solution to food waste and enables people to turn their food scraps into rich soil and fertiliser for their gardens. In turn creating lush, healthy gardens for your backyard. Did you know that food waste make...

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Spreading the safety message to the farm

The City of Ballarat is bringing together multiple emergency services agencies to promote farm safety.A Farm Safety Information Session next month will compile representatives from the City of Ballarat’s emergency management team, Victoria Police, the Country Fire Authority, and the State Emergency Service.Designed for farmers during a traditionally quieter time of the season on the land, the session will focus primarily on fire safety, farm safe...

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Key safety improvements for walking and riding connections in Ballarat

Opportunities are being explored to address key safety issues in some important walking and cycling corridors across Ballarat. The locations have been raised by the community as requiring safety improvements. City of Ballarat wants to hear your feedback, as to how these links could be improved for everyone’s safety and accessibility. This will assist future planning and budget opportunities. The City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hu...