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The City of Ballarat is calling for expressions of interest for community members to join the Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG).   KEAG is an advisory committee that provides the City of Ballarat with expertise in relevant matters to assist in decision making for the Ballarat community.  A full Expression of Interest process is held every two years for membership of the committee. There is no limit to how long a community...

City of Ballarat Councillors received an update on the progress of rezoning the proposed growth areas to Urban Growth Zone at Wednesday night’s Council meeting. At the February Council meeting it was resolved to support the rezoning of three new growth areas in Ballarat, known as the Northern, the Western and the North-Western growth areas. This resolution of Council also sought to receive quarterly progress updates on the rezoning of lan...

Ballarat City Council has voted to adopt a new 10-year Asset Plan that provides clear direction about the long-term management of more than $2 billion in built and natural public assets.  This is the City of Ballarat’s first Asset Plan, a requirement under section 92 of the Local Government Act 2020.  The Asset Plan will serve as the cornerstone of the City of Ballarat’s asset management agenda, providing an overview of the state ...

Nearly every week, of every month in Ballarat, there is something going on; a new event, a commemorative occasion whether cultural, sporting or business related and that is a great thing.   Sometimes it may not involve everyone in the community, but that nonetheless does not diminish each’s importance. It is our diverse interests that make Ballarat such an enjoyable and interesting place to live, work and play.   19 to 25 June is ...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat Tender No  Tender Description  Closes   12 noon   2021/22-836  Construction of Cricket Nets at Victoria Park, Ballarat  29/06/2022  EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN FOR KOORIE ENGAGEMENT ACTION GROUP  Expressions of inte...

The City of Ballarat has welcomed the announcement that the Victorian Government will provide $1 million towards expanding Ballarat’s recycled water network.  The Victorian Government announced the upgrade as part of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s (DELWP) Integrated Water Management Fund.  The project will upgrade capacity of the Class A recycled water plant at the Ballarat North Water Reclamation Plant ...

The City of Ballarat is asking the community to have its say on the draft Master Plan for the Brown Hill Recreation Reserve.   In July 2021, the Brown Hill Progress Association (BHPA) undertook some initial community engagement to understand the community appetite for changes to the Brown Hill Reserve.  Now the City of Ballarat is looking to increase the depth of its understanding of usage of the reserve with a round of general co...

Nominations are rolling in for the 2022 Ballarat Youth Awards and there is time for you to nominate a young person who is giving their time to improve the city.  So far 50 young people have been nominated across 11 categories and the City of Ballarat is calling for even more outstanding people aged 12 – 25 to be nominated for an award.  Since 2005, the City of Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the contributions that young peop...

Ballarat City Council adopted the 2022/23 Budget at its Council meeting on Wednesday night.   

The facade of the heritage-listed Art Gallery of Ballarat will be renewed this week.   The Lydiard Street facade of the 132-year-old building will undergo detailed cleaning followed by the application of a heritage wash coat to restore the heritage colour.   Beginning on Wednesday, the façade works will also include minor repairs to the front veranda and window frames.  The City of Ballarat facilities management team will ...