Public Notices - Friday 28 March 2025

PLAN FOR BALLARAT FORUM
The Victorian Government recently released its Plan for Victoria, alongside significant changes to all Victorian Planning Schemes, including a new townhouse and low-rise code.
Join us for an important community forum, which will include:
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A presentation on the key elements of the State Government’s Plan for Victoria
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Discussion about changes to the Planning Scheme, including how it will affect residential growth and development in the City of Ballarat
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A panel discussion
The forum will take place on Monday, 14 April, 4 – 6.30pm at the Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell Street South, Eureka. The event is free to attend however you must register your attendance via the City of Ballarat website.
Please submit all questions to the forum before Wednesday, 9 April 2025 to strategicplanning@ballarat.vic.gov.au
TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO WORKS ON GILLIES ROAD
Upgrade works on Gillies Road, between Jubilee Road and Millers Road, Bald Hills will commence from Monday, 31 March.
There will be a temporary closer of this section of the road during construction for approximately six weeks, weather permitting.
Detours and traffic management will be in place.
DANA STREET / RAGLAN STREET SOUTH ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION
Work is now underway at the above location. Raglan Street South is closed at Dana Street, both north and south sides.
A full closure of the intersection will be required to complete pavement works from 3 March to 30 April. Detours will be in place for Sturt Street and Eyre Street.
DONATE YOUR OLD PHONE
Do you have a spare phone gathering dust? Why not put it to use for an extremely worthy cause? DV Safe Phone collection boxes are now in place at multiple City of Ballarat facilities.
DV Safe Phone is a not-for-profit organisation that collects and repurposes mobile phones for domestic violence (DV) registered front line services. These 'safe phones' are a vital link to emergency services, support networks and loved ones.
Now, you can donate your phone at the following City of Ballarat DV Safe Phone drop-off locations:
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Ballarat Library
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Sebastopol Library
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Wendouree Library
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Lucas Community Hub
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Djila-tjarriu Community Hub
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The Phoenix Building – Customer Service
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Art Gallery of Ballarat (Pop Up)
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Parent Place
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre
To learn more about DV Safe Phones and where to donate, visit dvsafephone.org
LAKE BURRUMBEET CLOSED
The City of Ballarat has temporarily closed Lake Burrumbeet for all uses following the detection of a blue-green algal bloom at the lake.
As a precaution, all water-based activities, including swimming, wading, fishing and boating are prohibited until further notice.
Water affected by blue green algae can be unsuitable for drinking. No stock or pets should be allowed to make contact with or drink the water.
OPEN CONSULTATIONS
Consultation |
Closing date |
Central Highlands Vaping Prevention Project |
April 2025 |
Draft Ballarat Botanical Gardens Master Plan |
April 2025 |
Collection Development Guidelines Review |
April 2025 |
Buninyong Town Hall Upgrade |
April 2025 |
Making Your Voice Matter |
April 2025 |
Heritage Gaps Review Program |
December 2025 |
Head to mysay.ballarat.vic.gov.au to find out more.
TENDERS
Tender No |
Tender Description |
2024/25-610 |
Prince of Wales Park Baseball Lighting Upgrades |
2024/24-407Q |
Doveton St - Little Clyde St - POS |
2024/25-499E |
Ballarat Orphanage Heritage Interpretation - EOI |
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.
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