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It has never been a better time to consider establishing your business in Ballarat.

The new entrance to the Ballarat Library features decking and new landscaping.

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LGBTIQA+ Ballarat

Local governments have an important role to play in fostering inclusion and accessibility, including eliminating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

What’s on in Ballarat

Find out what’s happening in Ballarat and surrounds that you can get involved in.

What's on in Ballarat

To find out what's happening in and around Ballarat, check out the Visit Ballarat What's On calendar. For Hospitality and Accommodation providers looking to view the City of Ballarat Event Planning Calendar, please email events@ballarat.vic.gov.au

Ballarat in the Future

Plan for Victoria and Planning Scheme Changes Forum

Parking in Ballarat

One hour of free parking every day via meter or app, top up anywhere, and automatic payments.

Ballarat's Current Growth Areas (Ballarat West and Alfredton West)

Alfredton West PSP

The Alfredton West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) covers development of land in Lucas.

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Ballarat West PSP

The Ballarat West PSP and DCP cover development of land in the current Ballarat West Growth Area. Please note the City of Ballarat is currently undertaking a review of the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP). A revised PSP and DCP was adopted by Council at its meeting 5 March 2025. Please see below links to revised PSP and DCP and Council minutes.

There are two levies imposed under the Ballarat West DCP, the Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL) and the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

Relevant documents include:

Contact the Sustainable Growth Team

For any questions about the Ballarat Growth Areas:

Email: growthareas@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Phone: City of Ballarat Customer Service on 5320 5500 and ask for the Sustainable Growth Team

Ballarat Community Directory

Find a service or group near you

To find a service or community not-for profit group, search the Ballarat Community Directory

About the directory

City of Ballarat has launched the new Ballarat Community Directory, we encourage all community and not-for profit groups to use this free platform. The Ballarat Directory provides an easy way to see services, support and groups available within the region.

This free directory is available to any community service or group to add their information to the Ballarat Community Directory, it comes with the ability to manage information to make sure that it is kept up-to-date.