Public Notices - Friday 18 August 2023

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

       PET OF THE WEEK - STRYDER  

Stryder - a big, happy puppy who loves to have fun! He has lots of energy and loves to play with his friends and loves people. He will do great in an active home that can provide him with plenty of exercise and attention. With patience and consistency, Stryder will make a loyal, loving addition to any household. 

Contact 5334 2075 or animalshelter@ballarat.vic.gov.au to meet him! 

Fostering may also be an option - just ask how! 

COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS  

Applications are now open for the next round of the City of Ballarat’s Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP). 

Local not-for-profit incorporated organisations, groups and associations are encouraged to apply for funding, which is designed to provide community benefit in terms of environmental sustainability; healthy, connected and inclusive communities; and community capacity building. 

Funding opportunities ranging from $500 to $20,000 are available and applications will be endorsed by the CIGP Committee, and representatives from local community organisations and community members. 

Applications will remain open until 9am on Friday, 15 September. 

To apply:     

Go to www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/grants and apply through the online portal called SmartyGrants.   

This round a translation service has been implemented that allows applicants to apply in 14 different languages including:  Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, French, Indonesian, Khmer, Portuguese, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese   

Hard copy of the guidelines and application form are available on request, for more details visit the grants page on the website. 

BRIDGE MALL REDEVELOPMENT  

Works have commenced on the Bridge Mall redevelopment; however all Bridge Mall businesses remain open for business, and we encourage you to continue to shop local and support your favourite businesses in the mall during the redevelopment.  

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPEN - PRIME MINISTER’S BUST  

The City of Ballarat is beginning the search for the next artist to contribute to the famed Prime Ministers Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. 

An Expression of Interest inviting public artists to apply to sculpt the bust of the Hon Scott Morrison MP, 30th Prime Minister of Australia, has now been released. 

For more information or to apply contact the Public Art Officer, Creative City – Arts and Events, City of Ballarat, via email at publicart@ballarat.vic.gov.au - or by calling Customer Service on 03 5320 5500.  

Expressions of Interest close on September 29, with the successful artist expected to be commissioned in October.