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The next part of the MR Power Park Masterplan is commencing now, with the installation of a water drainage basin near Morgan Street.   The basin is the starting point to the wetlands and boardwalk at MR Power Park and is implementing the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan, a plan that provides direction for future urban development within the west of Ballarat.   The total cost for the project is $6.1 million, comprisi...

A major piece of infrastructure is set to transform the future of community sport in the heart of Ballarat.The Victoria Park community sports pavilion was officially opened on Wednesday, marking a significant day for community sport in Ballarat.Community Sport Minister Ros Spence and Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison joined the City of Ballarat Mayor, Councillors and officers to tour the $3.1 million pavilion, which is a key component of the $...

In partnership with the Lions Club of Buninyong-Mount Helen and the Buninyong Community District Association, the City of Ballarat is asking the community to help determine where to place new fitness equipment at De Soza Park.  The Lions Club has proposed to fund three pieces of outdoor exercise equipment for the community’s use at the Buninyong park.  The fitness equipment is aimed at activating the park and providing health benefits t...

The Brown Hill Splash Park Precinct is a step closer to reality following the release of new concept designs.In a major milestone towards completion of the new splash park, the concepts feature an adventure zone, an exploration zone, and a toddler development and discovery zone.The park would have a mixture of water play features ranging from a large dumping bucket and water cannons to more gentle and predictable water effects.A City of Ballarat ...

The City of Ballarat’s third annual Picnic in the Park event will lead the celebrations on the Australia Day public holiday, which will also include a traditional citizenship ceremony and Community Awards the previous night.

A Ballarat park dedicated to honouring a national hero from the Philippines is undergoing a significant upgrade.

The newest piece of public art in the North Gardens sculpture park will be developed by Wadawurrung artist, Kait James.  The artwork will tell the story of Time, Place, Country and Culture which may include stories about the geography and geology of Lake Wendouree, Ballarat and the larger Western Basalt Plains. Kait’s work asks questions relating to self, perception and the collective lack of knowledge of Indigenous culture and com...

The City of Ballarat has unveiled its plan to redevelop a major sporting hub in a key Ballarat location.The Draft Prince of Wales Park Master Plan is now open for public exhibition, having been endorsed by Ballarat City Council at its June Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday night.The plan is designed to ensure users of Prince of Wales Park have suitable and equitable sporting facilities into the future.Prince of Wales Park is located off Gillies Stree...

Buninyong James Reserve off-leash dog park opens 

After more than 30 years of growing Ballarat’s gardens, Peter Marquand has retired from the best office in the municipality.  The City of Ballarat’s Parks and Nursery Curator was farewelled by City of Ballarat colleagues and Mayor Cr Daniel Moloney at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, where he was thanked for his tremendous 32-year contribution to the community’s Ballarat and Buninyong gardens.  Peter started as a gardener with the ...