Public Notices - Friday 10 January 2023

Tender documents can be obtained from www.eprocure.com.au/ballarat  

BOTANICAL GARDENS CONSERVATORY TEMPORARY CLOSURE  

The Botanical Gardens Conservatory is currently closed to visitors and will re-open for the Begonia Festival on Saturday 11th March. 

The closure is to enable the resealing and curing of the Conservatory floor as well as for the installation of the upcoming Conservatory’s display, ‘The House of a thousand Begonias’.  

THE 2023 BALLARAT BEGONIA FESTIVAL 

The 2023 Ballarat Begonia Festival will be held over the Labour Day long weekend from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 March and will feature the Power FM Begonia Parade as a vibrant inclusion to the weekend festivities. The Parade will travel along Wendouree Parade starting at the Tramways Museum and conclude adjacent to the North Gardens. 

For the safety of the public and parade participants and to reduce traffic congestion, the following road closures will apply for the duration of the Power FM Begonia Parade:  

Carlton Street (if turning left from Gillies Street or right from Crocker Street):     

8.00am to 12noon (or until safe), traffic will be able to turn left into Gillies Street from Carlton Street.  

Corner of Carlton Street and Wendouree Parade to St Aidens Drive:                     

6:30am to 12:30pm (or until safe)                                                                                  

In addition, there will be no parking available on Wendouree Parade between Nursery Drive and St Aidens Drive from 6:30am to 1pm (inclusive) on the day of the Parade. 

NATIONAL PET ADOPTION MONTH  

March is National Pet Adoption Month and the City of Ballarat is encouraging people to think about adding the right furry member to the family.   

At the commencement of March, the Ballarat Animal Shelter has 18 dogs, 77 cats and one pony looking for their new homes.  When it comes to selecting an animal, take your time to think about what animal will fit your lifestyle.   

Call the Ballarat Animal Shelter on 5334 2075 to make an appointment to find your new furry friend. The experienced staff will help you find the ideal fit for you and your family.   

MADE OF: BALLARAT EXPERIENCES  

The new series of Made of: Ballarat Experiences invites visitors and locals to explore Ballarat’s thriving creative culture by taking part in a hands-on workshop with one of seven local creatives. 

Launching this autumn, the raft of new experiences is ideal for holidaymakers looking for a deeper form of escape and have been created to serve as the centrepiece of a weekend getaway or a fun weekend at home.  

From gold leafing in a bluestone cellar to capturing moody backstreets on film, a new series of creative experiences is set to take residents and visitors off the beaten path with local makers and creators this autumn. 

For more information visit visitballarat.com.au/made-of-ballarat/experiences