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The City of Ballarat has joined forces with 23 other local governments to lodge a Planning Scheme Amendment to the Minister for Planning in a push for more sustainability design requirements.   The amendment seeks to build on the current Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) requirements for new developments and in doing so, better protect the natural environment, reduce resource and energy consumption, and support the health...

Wednesday evening at Ballarat City Council’s regular July meeting, Councillors considered a number of items: 

The City of Ballarat has unveiled the final designs for the $15 million redevelopment of the mall precinct into a vibrant tree-lined destination, soon to be known as Bridge Street.  The designs demonstrate how the magnificent Sturt Street gardens will extend into Grenville Street, creating a landscaped entry into Bridge Street – attracting shoppers, diners, residents and visitors – to meet and stay longer.  The final designs revea...

In the last couple of weeks, the reality that Ballarat is going to be beamed to the world in 2026 through the hosting of a number of Commonwealth Games events is starting to sink in. It is a once in a generation opportunity and hence why we ourselves are going for gold through stating our bid to also host the prestigious marathon event, the rowing and mountain biking.   But as import as the actual event hosting is to the City of Ballarat,...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat   Tender No  Tender Description  Closes   12 noon   2021/22-888  Netball court renewal at Learmonth Reserve and Alfredton Reserve  3/08/2022  2021/22-902  Roundabout construction Ring Road/G...

The City of Ballarat would like to convey its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Northern Grampians Shire Council Mayor, Cr Tony Driscoll.  Cr Driscoll, who passed away on 31 July, had served Northern Grampians Shire Council since October 2012 and represented the Kara Kara Ward.   City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney commended Cr Driscoll’s passion for serving his community.  “Cr Driscoll was a tireless ...

Are you passionate about creating an environmentally sustainable future?   Throughout August, you can have your say on the City of Ballarat’s Draft Ballarat Net Zero Emissions Plan for the municipality.  The draft plan features Council’s resolution to achieve an aspirational target of reaching net zero emissions in the municipality by 2030 and identifies five key areas of action including business, homes, new developments, tr...

The City of Ballarat is calling on all residents to thank an inspirational older person in their lives with a nomination for the 2022 Ballarat Senior of the Year Awards.   The awards are Council’s way of acknowledging Ballarat residents 55 years and older who give their time and efforts back to the Ballarat community.   For our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, eligibility commences from 50 years or older.  ...

With the end of the financial year comes the annual rate notice distribution and over the next couple of weeks rate payers will start to receive their notices. It is never an easy time and this year the City of Ballarat is trying to increase awareness and understanding of exactly how rates are calculated, what they pay for and what options you have in paying your rates.    Once again you can access a ten monthly instalment optio...

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat   Tender No  Tender Description  Closes   12 noon   2021/22-902  Roundabout construction Ring Road/Gregory Street West  10/08/2022     2021/22-762  Building services for the ...