Public Notices Thursday 13 January 2022

ROAD CLOSURE

Cuthberts Road between the Skipton Rail Trail and Lakeland Drive (new road) will be closed for a three-month period commencing on 10 January 2022.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT LAKE WENDOUREE

The City of Ballarat invites all residents and visitors to view a Fireworks display at Lake Wendouree on Sunday 16 January. The 15-minute fireworks display will commence at approximately 9:30pm (weather permitting).

Public access to the isthmus at the end of the rowing course will be restricted from 9am on Friday 14 January until 11:59pm on Sunday 16 January 2022 to enable the safe launch of the fireworks.

Lake Wendouree will be closed for all waterway activities from 3pm until 11:59pm on 16 January 2022.

Residents are encouraged to take care of their pets during the fireworks display and keep them indoors if they are likely to be spooked by loud noise.

There will be no parking restrictions around Lake Wendouree, however, please take care with the anticipated increased volume of traffic in the precinct.

For any questions, please contact the City of Ballarat Events team on 5320 5500 or email events@ballarat.vic.gov.au.

SUMMER SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC IN THE BALLARAT BOTANICAL GARDENS

The Summer Sundays free concert series will continue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens on Sunday 16, 23 and 30 January 2022 from 4 to 8pm.

Celebrating an eclectic mix of music genres this Sunday 16 January will feature modern rock icon Adalita, best known as front woman for multi-ARIA Award nominated band Magic Dirt, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, D’Arcy Spiller and Ballarat’s own Tim Currie.

In addition to the live music, a selection of Ballarat’s best food and beverage vendors will be onsite each week, alongside the pop-up Garden Bar serving local wine, craft beer and cider for patrons 18+.

Residents and visitors are welcome to bring a rug and picnic for a relaxed afternoon of entertainment.

This is a COVID-safe event and patrons will be required to check-in via the Service Victoria app.

For more information follow Summer Sundays Ballarat on Facebook or contact the City of Ballarat Events team events@ballarat.vic.gov.au. For any questions or noise concerns on event days, please contact the Event Manager on 0407 344 878.

SURVIVAL DAY DAWN CEREMONY

Wednesday, January 26 2022, 5.30am-6.30am

The Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) invites the community to Ballarat’s Survival Day Dawn Ceremony.

Come together and stand in solidarity to peacefully reflect on those who have gone before us.

Limited seating available. Contact Lisa Collins on 0408 068 891 for more details.

FIRE SEASON - PLAN AND PREPARE

Fire Restrictions are in place; make sure you have a plan and are prepared this bushfire season. Check the City of Ballarat website for further information about local restrictions and burning-off. For more details, call the City of Ballarat's Fire Prevention Officer on 5320 5500.