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Planning Delegated Committee Agendas and Minutes 2024

No meetings in January

Western Bulldogs player James O’Donnell, Western Bulldogs Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, Kon Karavias, Mars Wrigley General Manager, Michael Ryan, City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves and Western Bulldogs player Bailey Dale

Mars Wrigley and Western Bulldogs naming partnership extended for three more years

The Western Bulldogs and Mars Wrigley are pleased to announce a three-year partnership extension, which will see Ballarat’s showpiece AFL, sporting and events venue continue to be known as Mars Stadium until at least the end of 2027.

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Mayor’s Message - Friday 21 February 2025

Applications for the Community Impact Grant Program are now open, offering an opportunity for local not-for-profit community groups, clubs and organisations to obtain some much-needed funding.This annual program is designed to strengthen links between community members and groups by supporting projects, events, products and services that help make Ballarat a better place for everybody.Funding opportunities from $500 to $20,000 are available, and ...

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Public Notices - Friday 21 February 2025

DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTIONThe City of Ballarat as the declared waterway manager for Lake Wendouree, makes the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).For the purposes of boating activity conducted by Rowing Victoria, persons and vessels involved in the Rowing Victoria Lake Wendouree Regattas 2024-2025 are exempt from the following requirements:State Rules made under the Marine Act 1988Clause 2...

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Flood mitigation works for Cardigan Village and Miners Rest communities

The City of Ballarat is progressing flood mitigation projects to better protect Cardigan Village and Miners Rest communities.The flood mitigation projects will focus on upgrading stormwater systems, improving water flow management and implementing engineered solutions to reduce the risk of flooding in these areas.The City of Ballarat has advertised a tender for design services for the Cardigan Village Flood Mitigation project after completing flo...

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Community Impact Grant Program to boost local organisations

The City of Ballarat is continuing to support a stronger and more connected community by funding initiatives that align with the priority areas of both Council and the community.Applications for the 2024/25 Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP) are now open, with local not-for-profit community groups, clubs, and organisations encouraged to apply.The program is designed to strengthen links between community members and groups by funding programs, ...

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Arch of Victory Centenary

How ironic that the world was reeling from the effects of the global Spanish flu pandemic when his Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, arrived in Ballarat to officially open Ballarat’s Arch of Victory on 2 June 1920.In 2020, 100 years later, a new pandemic known as COVID-19 prevented a physical audience from marking the Arch centenary. However, it didn't prevent Ballarat from acknowledging the milestone of one of the City’s most si...

Lifeguard Tara Dyer, Senior Duty Manager Luke McNeight, Life Saving Victoria Pool Assessor Colin McKibbin, City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Tracey Hargreaves and Manager Aquatic and Leisure Services Gerald Dixon at Eureka Pool.

Safety first: Eureka Aquatic Centre celebrates Gold Endorsement

Following on from the successful Gold accreditation of Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) in 2024, Eureka Aquatic Centre has also been awarded the coveted endorsement from Life Saving Victoria. The Gold status of both pools recognises the City of Ballarat’s ongoing commitment to excellence in safety and compliance following a rigorous pool safety assessment. The assessment measures the facility’s performance against industry...

Federal Member for Ballarat, Catherine King and City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves at the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre.

City of Ballarat welcomes investment in aquatic energy upgrade

The City of Ballarat is celebrating a significant step toward sustainability and energy efficiency, with the Australian Government announcing a $2.5 million grant to support a major heating system upgrade at the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC).