Public Notices - Friday 24 March 2023

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:  COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO JOIN THE LAKE LEARMONTH STAKEHOLDER REFERENCE GROUP 

The Lake Learmonth Stakeholder Reference Group is currently seeking expressions of interest from up to five community members who wish to be part of the reference group.  

The Lake Learmonth Stakeholder Reference Group has been established to provide a streamlined communication mechanism between identified stakeholders and Council Officers to ensure the views and opinions are considered within the decision-making process of Council, particularly those that may involve Lake Learmonth. 

The purpose of the Reference Group is to encourage the use of the reserve, whilst working to promote and coordinate the development of the whole area encompassing Lake Learmonth as a Ballarat municipal recreational and tourism asset of local, regional and national significance of the reserve. 

Expressions of interest should be provided in writing by close of business Friday 14th April 2023. Please address your expression of interest via email operationsbusinesssupport@ballarat.vic.gov.au or by post;  

Executive Manager Operations  

City of Ballarat  

PO Box 655  

Ballarat, Vic 3353  

WHITEHORSE ROAD  

The City of Ballarat is undertaking capping rehabilitation works at the former landfill site on Whitehorse Road, in accordance with Council obligations under the Local Government Act 2020 and Environment Protection Act 2017.  

The purpose is to further enhance the long-term protection of the environment and to ensure that any risks associated with the closed landfill continue to be mitigated. The work is authorized by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria and it is part of the Aftercare Management Plan that Council must follow.  

Works will reduce slopes, prevent erosion and provide an enhanced surface area that will support the establishment of vegetation and allow for improved site maintenance. It is expected work will conclude in the first half of the year.  

There are no health issues to the general public in relation to the activity and the City of Ballarat is working hard to mitigate any impact that the construction may have. 

ROAD CLOSURE DANA STREET 

Dana Street from Grenville Street South and Anderson Street East will be closed to traffic in both directions from 6:00am 20 March through to 4:00pm 31 March 2023 inclusive, in order to construct pedestrian crossings to increase pedestrian safety in this area.  

Detours are in place and motorists are advised to allow additional time during their travel or find an alternate route. 

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL LAND  

The City of Ballarat hereby gives notice of its proposal under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 of its intention to sell the walkway located at Murray Street, Newington, a portion of the land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 4094 Folio 667 described as Lot 1 on Title Plan 929951B.  

The proposal is that the land be sold by private treaty to Ballarat and Clarendon College. 

Any person has a right to make a submission to the City of Ballarat on the Proposal in accordance with Community Engagement Policy.  

Written submissions must be received by 5pm 6 April 2023 and can be emailed to info@ballarat.vic.gov.au, addressed to the Executive Manager Property Services and Facility Maintenance and marked “Submission – Walkway Murray Street Proposed Land Sale’. 

Alternatively, submissions can be posted to the Executive Manager Property Services and Facility Maintenance, City of Ballarat, PO Box 655, Ballarat VIC 3353.  

Further information, including a map of the Murray Street walkway can be found at the City of Ballarat website, www.ballarat.vic.gov.au  

More information on submissions can be received by emailing info@ballarat.vic.gov.au or by calling the Acting Executive Manager Property Services and Facilities Management on 5320 5500. 

ST PATRICK’S POINT, LAKE WENDOUREE 

The City of Ballarat will soon begin works to upgrade the car park and road at St Patrick's Point, Lake Wendouree.  

These works will improve the safety and amenity of the area. The works include reconstructing the road pavement and the installation of new kerbing, a pedestrian crossing and drainage. 

The exit and entry point to St Patrick's Point on the east side will be slightly realigned to improve sight distance for traffic exiting onto Wendouree Parade. The road and car park will be closed to public access throughout the works. The Steve Moneghetti track will be accessible with detours put in place when necessary. 

As part of the works, three trees were removed this week. An independent arborist report was carried out on the trees. One tree was removed to prepare for the road realignment while two others were removed due to their poor condition. This project has an exemption permit through Heritage Victoria and will commence on or about Monday 27 March, 2023.