Public Notices - Friday 27 October 2023

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BALLARAT BOTANICAL GARDENS CONSERVATORY 

The Robert Clark Conservatory is temporarily closed until early December for routine maintenance and upgrades.

The Botanical Gardens and external displays remain open during this time.

Once works are complete, the Conservatory will reopen complete with the new summer display of Hydrangeas, Fuchsias and Pelargoniums.

ALBERT STREET, BALLARAT CENTRAL – ROAD CLOSURE

Albert Street (between Sturt Street and Lewis Street) Ballarat Central (South bound direction only) will not be accessible by car between 6am Thursday 2 November 2023 until 5pm Thursday 4 January 2024, for the installation of 2023 Christmas decorations.

PLANTATIONS ON PRIVATE LAND

Native timber harvesting in Victoria’s state forests will end by 1 January 2024. If you’re considering establishing a new plantation, or harvesting an existing plantation, here’s what you need to know.

In the Ballarat Planning Scheme, ‘Timber Production’ is a defined land use, and requires compliance with Clause 53.11 (Timber Production) of the Ballarat Planning Scheme.

Clause 53.11-2 requires compliance with the ‘Code of Practice for Timber Production 2014 (as amended 2022)’, known as ‘the Code’. Some zones require planning permits in addition to compliance with the Code.

Before establishing or harvesting a plantation on private land, you must submit either a ‘Plantation Development Notice’, ‘Timber Harvesting Plan’ or a planning permit to the City of Ballarat in accordance with the Code.

For more information, please contact the City of Ballarat on 03 5320 5500 or visit ballarat.vic.gov.au 

DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 

The Disability Advisory Committee provides advice to the City of Ballarat to make improvements to programs, policies and services to make these more inclusive and accessible for people with a disability.

The committee will also support the development, implementation and evaluations of actions within the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

Expressions of interest to join the committee close on November 10. Please visit the www.ballarat.vic.gov.au or call 5320 5500 to speak with a Community Inclusion Officer.

CAT DESEXING FUNDING

The City of Ballarat and the National Desexing Network, in conjunction with participating local vet clinics, are partnering to provide low-cost desexing for household cats as part of the City of Ballarat’s annual desexing assistance program.

The program is now available for City of Ballarat residents who meet criteria to receive a special rate at the vet when desexing their cat, which makes the cost only $50.

To check eligibility, call 1300 368 992 or visit www.ndn.org.au