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On 25 May 1921 the two townships of Ballaarat East and Ballaarat West amalgamated.  The municipalities had been divided for 70 years but discussions in 1913 over the impending sewerage system development were a strong influence in seeking amalgamation.  According to the Melbourne Age on 27 August 1920 a public poll revealed the amalgamation was unanimously supported by the more culturally and business orientated West municipality bu...

A message from the Mayor, Cr Daniel Moloney on behalf of the City of Ballarat "National Sorry Day (May 26) is significant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities not only in Ballarat but around our nation.  This day is one of remembrance and commemoration. It reminds us of the immense hardship and treatment endured by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, who were forcefully removed from their families as par...

City of Ballarat residents have overwhelmingly given their support to continued outdoor dining facilities in the CBD. More than 70 percent of respondents to a Council mySay survey indicated that they were “happy” or “very happy” with the temporary dining hubs, installed to assist the hospitality sector extend their dining footprint during COVID. The majority of respondents said they would be prepared to park further than 400 metres from the...

Tenders Tender No.  Tender Description  Closes   12 noon   2020/21-546   Installation of traffic signals in Nolan Street, Ballarat Central  2/06/2021  2020/21-572   Line marking services  2/06/2021  2020/21...

This week we held the first of two community briefings about the City of Ballarat’s 2021/22 Draft Budget at the Ballarat Town Hall.   The community briefings, which I am hosting together with City of Ballarat Chief Executive Officer Evan King, are a new opportunity for community members to hear an in-depth presentation about the draft budget and the draft revenue and rating plan.   Each year when we release our draft budget, we ho...

The City of Ballarat resolved at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday night (26/5) to advocate for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project to consider underground power lines. While Councillors said they supported renewable energy and its need for transmission into the electricity network, Council will advocate for the WVTN Project to consider underground power lines where possible. Council will also advocate for the transmission lin...

A number of City of Ballarat services will be closed for the next seven days as the state enters a snap lockdown to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.   The state government announced from 11:59pm Thursday 27 May to 11:59pm 3 June, Stage 3 restrictions will be imposed for the entire state of Victoria.   Under the restrictions, residents of Ballarat and surrounds will have five reasons to leave home:  To shop for foo...

Statement from City of Ballarat Chief Executive Officer Evan King:   I am pleased to announce a new appointment to the City of Ballarat’s senior leadership team.  Experienced finance and information management professional John Hausler has been appointed Director Corporate Services. John has a Master’s in Management Information Systems, a Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance & Accounting) and is a C...

The City of Ballarat Youth Services T.E.A.M (Together Enhancing the Achievements of Many) Volunteer Committee are proud to announce nominations for the 2021 City of Ballarat Youth Awards open 1 June.   The 16th Annual Youth Awards celebrate recent achievements and accomplishment of young people in the Ballarat community.   These prestigious awards aim to recognise the valuable contributions that young people are making in our comm...

A strong focus on critical infrastructure, including roads, drains and footpaths as part of a $130.9 million capital works program, is a key feature of the City of Ballarat’s Draft Budget 2021/22.   Among the highlights are:  $6.9 million for major road renewal projects at locations across Ballarat including Mount Pleasant, Buninyong and Bal...