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     Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat   Tender No  Tender Description  Closes   12 Noon  2022/23-388E  EOI - Café at the Art Gallery of Ballarat  5 pm 27/2/2023    PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM OPEN FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS&nb...

The following statement is attributable to City of Ballarat CEO Evan King: The City of Ballarat’s new organisational structure has now been formally adopted. The adoption follows a rigorous process that involved a whole of organisation consultation and submission process. A new directorate titled “Economy, Experience and Commonwealth Games” will group Ballarat’s economic development, visitor economy, arts, events, experiences and attractio...

The City of Ballarat is striving to make the 2023 Ballarat Begonia Festival the most environmentally sustainable Begonia Festival yet.  Building on the work of previous festivals, sustainability will be a major focus during the festival this year, with the City of Ballarat aiming to reduce the environmental footprint generated when hosting major events.  Aligning closely with Goal 1 of the Council Plan 2021-2025: An environmentall...

This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the 11th US Marine Regiment encampment at Victoria Park in 1943, and the friendships and enduring relationships that remain.   In 1943 a tented camp in Victoria Park provided for 1200 military personnel to stay from January to October 1943.   The US Marine Corp called Ballarat home during those months, and many lifelong friendships were formed through the magnificent hospitality of...

Works to construct a new roundabout to improve safety at the intersection of Ring Road and Gregory Street West will begin within the next week.  The $1.1 million works are being funded with $565,000 of Federal Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program funding and $535,000 of City of Ballarat funding.   The works will be delivered by Ballarat-based construction firm Fulton Hogan and include construction of a ...

The City of Ballarat Council has voted to bolster local tourism through the formation of a Visitor Economy Partnership.  At the February 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, Council approved the officer’s recommendation for the establishment of a Visitor Economy Partnership for Ballarat and the surrounding regional councils.   The partnership has been co-designed with all five local councils and the tourism industry wi...

What matters to you when it comes to contacting the City of Ballarat? Are you interested in speed of response, thoroughness or perhaps something else?    Community members are invited to outline their expectations when contacting the City of Ballarat by filling out an online survey. The survey includes questions regarding residents’ priorities and preferences when communicating with City of Ballarat staff. It will also seek feedback ...

The City of Ballarat will commemorate key anniversaries of vital international relationships in 2023 with staff and councillors to take part in special delegations.  As part of two long-standing relationships, the City of Ballarat has been invited to attend civic ceremonies in Timor-Leste and Japan.  The two separate international trips in 2023 were unanimously approved by Ballarat City Council at the February 2023 Ordinary Counci...

The City of Ballarat Council voted to demolish the circa 1960s-built Lake Wendouree underground public toilet at its meeting this week.  The underground public toilet was closed in June 2021 due to ongoing maintenance, community safety, compliance and accessibility issues.  An asset condition and defect report conducted in April 2021 suggested the overall condition of the toilet facility building was ‘poor’. The facility was also ...

Throughout 2021/2022, the City of Ballarat’s annual grants programs made payments totalling $1,438,064 to 63 organisations across Ballarat.     The three grants programs — which include the Strategic Partnerships Program, the Community Impact Program and the Tourism and Events Grant Program — awarded 56 grants and 14 multi-year programs throughout 2021/2022.    Strategic Partnerships Program    The Strategic Pa...