Advocacy Priority Projects

The City of Ballarat has identified a range of priority projects which we are directly advocating for to the Victorian and Australian Governments

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Tier 1 Projects

Transformational projects of regional significance leading to job creation, increased investment, greater sustainability, better transport options and improved social outcomes.

Circular Economy Precinct (CEP)

Project Elements/Cost

  • Land: TBD
  • Materials Recovery Facility: $37.1 million
  • Partnership with government and the private sector for CEP foundational infrastructure

Investment Needed

  • 5.2 ha parcel of land at the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ0
  • Materials Recovery Facility: $37.1 million
  • Three way partnership to deliver CEP foundational infrastructure

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $4.8 million

View or download Circular Economy Precinct (CEP) project page

Dyson Drive Duplication

Project Cost

  • $67.9 million
  • Planning and design: $4.5 million
  • Delivery: $63.4 million

Investment Needed

  • Detailed design and planning: $4.5 million
  • Balance of funding once design and planning (including land acquisition) is complete

City of Ballarat Investment

  • Design and survey works: $150,000

View or download Dyson Drive Duplication project page

Wendouree Library and Learning Centre

Project Cost

  • $23 million

Investment Needed

  • Up to $23 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • TBD. City of Ballarat is seeking to partner with State and Federal Governments to deliver the project.

View or download Wendouree Library and Learning Centre project page

Tier 2 Projects

These projects of municipality-wide significance will attract visitation and provide an economic boost for business, increase educational opportunities and access to early years programs, improve accessibility and connectivity and provide an improved quality of life for residents

Art Gallery of Ballarat Interior Upgrades

Project Cost

  • $5.5 million
  • Heritage wall lining: $490,000
  • Upgrade of HVAC System: $5 million

Investment Needed

  • Heritage wall lining: $445,000
  • Upgrade of HVAC System: Up to $4.6 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • Heritage wall lining: $45,000
  • New HVAC System: $400,000
  • Further contribution subject to City of Ballarat budget processes

View or download Art Gallery of Ballarat Interior Upgrades project page

Ballarat Bus Network Review

Not costed (Victorian Government)

View or download Ballarat Bus Network Review project page

Ballarat-Carngham Road Upgrade

Not costed (Victorian Government)

View or download Ballarat-Carngham Road Upgrade project page

Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility - Elite Sports Package

Project Cost 

  • $2.9 million

Investment Needed

  • Up to $2.9 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • Subject to Council budget processes

View or download Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility - Elite Sports Package project page

Ballarat West Growth Area Primary School and Secondary School

Not costed (Victorian Government)

View or download Ballarat West Growth Area Primary School and Secondary School project page

Continuous Voices Memorial

Project Cost

  • $1.5 million

Investment Needed

  • $500,000

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $520,000

Victorian Government Funding

  • $500,000

View or download Continuous Voices Memorial project page

Eastwood Community Hub

Project Cost 

  • $16.8 million (In progress - application to the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program)

Investment Needed

  • $8.4 million

City of Ballarat

  • $8.4 million

View or download Eastwood Community Hub project page

Integrated Transport Strategy

Project Cost 

  • $300,000

Investment Needed

  • $200,000

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $100,000, in partnership with Central Goldfields, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Moorabool and Pyrenees Shires

View or download Integrated Transport Strategy project page

Brown Hill Kindergarten Expansion

Project Cost 

  • $2.7 million

Investment Needed

  • $1.5 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $1.2 million

View or download Brown Hill Kindergarten Expansion project page

Buninyong Kindergarten Expansion

Project Cost

  • $3.5 million

Investment Needed

  • $1.5 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $2 million

View or download Buninyong Kindergarten Expansion project page

Delacombe Community Hub

Project Cost

  • $12.1 million

Investment Needed

  • $9.7 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $2.4 million - Including Development Contribution Plan funding

View or download Delacombe Community Hub project page

Delacombe Community Kindergarten Expansion

Project Cost

  • $3 million

Investment Needed

  • $2 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $1 million

View or download Delacombe Community Kindergarten Expansion project page

Lucas Community Hub Expansion

FUNDED

Project Cost

  • $2.5 million

Investment Secured

  • $1.5 million - Victorian Government Building Blocks Capacity Building Grant

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $1 million

View or download Lucas Community Hub Expansion project page

Sebastopol Community Hub

FUNDED

Project Cost

  • $14 million

Investment Secured

  • $4.5 million - Victorian Government Building Blocks Capacity Building Grant
  • $4.5 million - Australian Government Investing in Our Communities Program 

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $5 million

View or download Sebastopol Community Hub project page

Winter Valley Community Hub

Project Cost

  • $12.1 million

Investment Needed

  • $6.75 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $5.35 million - Including Development Contribution Plan funding

View or download Winter Valley Community Hub project page

Mair Street Stage 2

Not costed (Victorian Government)

View or download Mair Street Stage 2 project page

Royal Park Community Hub, Buninyong Stage 2

Project Cost

  • $2.4 million

Investment Needed

  • $1.2 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • $1.2 million

View or download Royal Park Community Hub, Buninyong Stage 2 project page

Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid

Project Cost

  • $1.7 million

Investment Needed

  • $1.52 million - Victorian Government plus partnership co-contributions City of Ballarat Investment
  • $180,000 subject to Council budget processes (over three years)

View or download Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid project page

Yarrowee River Package

Project Cost 

  • Up to $5 million TBD - Fully scalable, detailed costings expected in early 2024

Investment Needed

  • Up to $5 million

City of Ballarat Investment

  • Subject to Council budget processes

View or download Yarrowee River Package project page

Tier 3 Projects

These projects of local significance will enhance the everyday lives of residents, improve the liveability of neighbourhoods, create a greater sense of community and more opportunities for residents to enjoy active lifestyles, bringing social, health and wellbeing benefits.

View or download Tier 3 project pages

Project Partnerships

City of Ballarat also works in partnership with other Ballarat organisations to present our combined priority projects to the Victorian and Australian Governments.