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The City of Ballarat has welcomed the announcement that the Victorian Government will provide $11.5 million towards the construction of a new purpose-built regional animal facility in Ballarat as part of its 2022/23 State Budget. 

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat  Tender No Tender Description Closes 12 noon 2021/22-747 Design and Construction of skate facility and 3x3 basketball court at MR Power Park, Sebastopol 11/05/2022 2021/22-590 Construction of amenities building at Lake Burrumbeet Caravan P...

Drawing from community consultation, the City of Ballarat’s Draft Budget 2022/23 has a strong focus on road infrastructure.  In November, the City of Ballarat asked residents to prioritise the Council Plan’s goals and objectives to help inform the Draft Budget 2022/23. Residents were asked to rank the Council Plan’s six goals in order of priority and then provide their top five priorities from its 40 strategic objectives.  ...

Members of the Ballarat Youth Ambassador Program will explore Australia’s democratic foundations and the idea of active citizenship through a series of workshops.  The City of Ballarat and Eureka Centre is holding the three development workshops, which focus on teaching participants the finer points of persuasive public speaking.  The final workshop provides an opportunity for members to present to an audience.  The Youth ...

The 2022 Australian Masters Rowing Championships will grace the waters of Lake Wendouree from Wednesday 18 May for the first time since 2012.  Australia’s best rowing competitors aged 27-plus will travel from all over Australia for the four-day event, which the City of Ballarat is proud to be able to host.   The historic Lake Wendouree was the venue of the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games Rowing Regatta and the World Rowing Masters Re...

The City of Ballarat is urging community members and visitors to tap into their pride and love of Ballarat and vote for the city in the 2022 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards.  The community vote carries a 25% weighting to the overall result, so lovers of Ballarat are strongly encouraged to vote.   Ballarat has been listed as a finalist for its submission which includes a self-drive itinerary through Ballarat and surrounds, d...

A critical next step in improving infrastructure at Ballarat Airport is about to be delivered, with the City of Ballarat seeking tenders for works to lengthen the runway.  This is the first stage of a transformational three-stage project for Ballarat and the region which will improve transport connections, stimulate economic growth, assist business expansion, and aid jobs growth.  The scope of works includes a 555-metre-long ...

Opportunities for a range of ownership will be considered as part of the City of Ballarat’s expression of interest for commercial development proposals at 5 Peel Street South in the Ballarat CBD.  The Council-owned land is expected to act as a catalyst for private development in the area and progress key development, in turn bringing the Bakery Hill and Bridge Mall Urban Renewal Plan to life.  The City of Ballarat is looking forwa...

The past week has seen some major events that celebrate family. Last Sunday’s Mother’s Day at the Garden of the Grieving Mother as well as the Sri Lankan New Year Festival were both timely reminders of how important the family unit is to us.   Part of that family unit and something we can never underestimate the importance of, is our pets, particularly when it comes to our social, physical and mental wellbeing.   The City of Balla...

Environmental sustainability is a key focus of the 2022/23 Draft Budget with a $6.4 million capital investment in sustainable projects.   Through extensive community consultation in 2021, it was determined the number one priority for Ballarat residents is to create an environmentally sustainable future. To achieve this goal, and to continue to invest in improvements to Ballarat’s biodiversity, the Draft Budget also includes a $4...