Roads and streets

We maintain more than 1000 kilometres of sealed roads and 390 kilometres of unsealed roads within our municipality.

Who is responsible for our roads?

VicRoads is responsible for any freeway or arterial road (excluding service roads, pathways and roadsides of arterial roads).

We are responsible for municipal roads within Ballarat.

If there is an issue with a road you need to report but you are unsure whether it belongs to us or VicRoads, contact our Customer Service team.

Alternatively, you can view the VicRoads interactive map of declared roads

For VicRoads roads you can report the issue online.

When determining to seal an unsealed road we assess the traffic volume and speed, maintenance levels and types of vehicles using the road.

Submit a request for sealing of an unsealed road to:
Infrastructure Planning
City of Ballarat
PO Box 655
Ballarat VIC 3353

You may need a permit to work in the road reserve. Learn about Works Within Roads Reserve.

View the Roads and Open Space Historical Index to find out how your street got its name.

Any person or organisation may request that a place be named or renamed within our municipality.

Visit MySay for information on the naming process.