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The City of Ballarat's manages the City's valuable heritage assets in balance with growth and development across the municipality. The City of Ballarat is required  to protect, conserve and enhance places of local heritage significance under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. ​

Want to find out about the latest Sustainability and Environment news, events, projects and services?Our Sustainable Environment Ballarat Team has put together a monthly eNewsletter that is packed full of exciting Council and Community events, as well as the latest updates on what is happening in the local environment.Sign up for the Sustainable Environment Ballarat Bulletin 

The City of Ballarat does not have a hard waste collection service.

What is a Public Open Space Contribution? When proposing to subdivide your land into either three or more lots (or into two lots where there is further subdivision potential), you are required to make a public open space contribution.  This contribution is a requirement of clause 53.01 and the schedule to clause 53.01 of the Ballarat Planning Scheme. Typically, the contribution is a ‘cash’ contribution equal to five...

If you are placing things like structures, plant and equipment, or building supplies on the road reserve as part of construction works, you may require a permit.  This also applies to building permit applications requiring report and consent from the City of Ballarat under the Building Regulation 116 - Protection of the Public Make and application for hoarding on Council land

Today Tomorrow Together: The Ballarat Strategy is our long-term plan for Ballarat to 2040. Delivering on what you said you wanted in development, infrastructure, planning and managing growth. It outlines the long-term plan for a greener, more vibrant and connected Ballarat. The strategy, plans, and actions are based on two platforms: 10 Minute City which includes liveable neighbourhoods within a compact city. Cit...

Have you wanted to start researching your family history and find out more about your ancestors?

The City of Ballarat is conducting a Rabbit Control Program in May and June, 2025.In Victoria, feral or wild populations of European rabbits are declared as established pest animals under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994 (CALP Act).  Under the Act, the City of Ballarat has a responsibility to take all reasonable steps to prevent the spread of – and as far as possible eradicate – established pest animals from City of Ballarat owned ...

A City of Ballarat community grant has provided The Salvation Army Karinya Support Services low-fee childcare centre with an upgrade to its outdoor playspace and basketball court, located in Pleasant Street.With the sun shining down on the bright green grass and colourful play equipment, the outdoor play space at the Salvation Army Karinya Support Services’ childcare centre in Soldiers Hill is much loved by children and parents alike.With rubaroc...

A Public Infrastructure Plan (PIP) is an application requirement in the Urban Growth Zone, Schedule 2 for subdivisions.  A PIP is required when a planning permit is lodged (rather than after a permit has been issued) in order to clearly establish expectations (both City of Ballarat and Applicant) and, to speed up implementation and on the ground delivery.