Public Notices - Friday 23 February 2024
Community Consultation |
Closes |
Bridge Mall Precinct Built Form Review – Planning Scheme Amendment |
1 March 2024 |
Footpath Construction Strategy |
3 March 2024 |
Head to mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au to find out more.
Tender No |
Tender Description |
2023/24-448 |
Learmonth St (Cuthberts Rd-Sturt St) Road Widening and associated works |
2023/24-465 |
Windermere St Shoulder Reconstruction and Road Overlay |
2023/24-435 |
Ryan Street Reconstruction, Brown Hill - Strickland Parade to Melbourne Road |
2023/24-320 |
Engineering Consultancy Services - Panel of Contractors |
2023/24-355 |
Ballarat Transfer Station Operations and Management
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More information regarding the listed tenders, including how to register and submit your bid, is available via our tender portal eprocure.com/ballarat. The information in the list below is subject to change, up to date information is available from our tender portal.
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NATURE STEWARDS PROGRAM
Applications are now open of the City of Ballarat’s third instalment of the Nature Stewards program.
The program, which is operated by the Victorian National Parks Association and hosted by local councils, is a great way for residents to gain knowledge about the local environment, learn practical skills and meet like-minded people.
The program features 10 weekly 3-hour class sessions and a further optional five four-hour field trips after some of the classes.
Sessions will be held at the Lucas Community Hub on Saturday mornings from
6 April to 15 June.
Cost are City of Ballarat residents $90, non-City of Ballarat residents $350, concession, full time students, healthcare card or pension card holders $90. Places are limited to 25 and applications close Friday 22 March.
For more information and to apply visit vnpa.org.au/programs/nature-stewards-3
MORGAN STREET SEBASTOPOL
Reconstruction works have recently commenced on Morgan Street, Sebastopol. Approximately 380 metres of Morgan Street, between Crown Street and Grant Street will be widened and raised to allow for more traffic and assist in water flow to the drainage basin and decreasing flooding events.
The road will be closed for approximately 8 weeks, traffic management will be in place and access to residences and the Early Learning Centre remains. Thank you for your patience.
COMMUNITY BUDGET PRIORITIES REVEALED
Following consultation in October last year, the following themes have emerged as the community’s top priorities in relation to the preparation of the City of Ballarat Budget 2024/25:
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Road maintenance
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Improvement of cycleways and footpaths
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Increasing investment in climate change
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Improved waste management and recycling
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Increasing investment in recreation and sporting facilities
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Improved town planning / reducing urban sprawl
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Increased investment in City of Ballarat buildings
Next steps in the budget preparation process
Council officers will present the updated budget forecasts for the current financial year (2023/24) at the February 28 Council Meeting, after which Council Officers will begin workshopping the 2024/25 Budget with Councillors. The Budget will be presented to Councillors at the 22 May Council Meeting for consideration and adoption.
For more information about this process, visit ballarat.vic.gov.au/budget
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