Public Notices Thursday 4 March 2021

04 March 2021 5:04pm

Ballarat: Our Future

The City of Ballarat is working on a range of new medium and long-term plans, such as the 2021-2015 Council Plan.

As part of the Ballarat: Our Future community engagement program, we’re inviting everyone to share with us their ideas for our city and these plans.

Submissions close Sunday 7 March. Check the Ballarat: Our Future page on mysay for all the details and how to have your say.

Tenders

Tender documents can be obtained from eprocure.com.au/ballarat or by contacting City of Ballarat Customer Service Centre on 5320 5500.

Tender No	Tender Description	Closes 12 noon
2020/21-441	Reconstruction Leith Street (Ripon Street to Talbot Street), Redan	10/03/2021
2020/21-207Q	QUOTE – Irrigation works in Sturt Street (between Pleasant Street and Durham Street), Ballarat Central	10/03/2021
2020/21-449	Reconstruction of Coghills Creek Road, Glendaurel and Orchard Lane, Brown Hill	17/03/2021
2020/21-467	Car parking shoulder upgrades within Soldiers Hill	17/03/2021

Permits issued for controlled burns

The City of Ballarat is now issuing permits to landowners who have applied to undertake controlled burning for farming purposes.
 
Permits are issued under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 by the City of Ballarat Fire Prevention Officer, allowing landowners and managers to undertake controlled burning during the Fire Danger Period under very strict guidelines, from 1 March 2021. 
 
The permits issued will allow landowners to undertake broadacre burning of stubble and grass, providing farmers with the opportunity to prepare their land for future cropping. 
 
The permits have strict guidelines - if the permit holder fails to meet the permit conditions, they can be held liable and are subject to significant penalties. 
 
Breaching permit conditions or lighting a fire during this period without a permit, can result in fines of over $19,400 and or 12 months' imprisonment. 

Burns may be inspected by the City of Ballarat’s authorised officers, with any non-compliance with permit conditions resulting in the permit being cancelled and appropriate authorities informed. 

Permits will not be issued for piles of green waste or general waste. 
 
The City of Ballarat has also identified areas in the municipality where planned burns will take place for environmental purposes and for the removal of future fire hazards. 

Burns on City of Ballarat land will be conducted by the CFA when weather conditions are suitable.

Clean Up Australia Day

The City of Ballarat is a proud supporter of Clean Up Australia Day 2021, to be held on 7 March. Ballarat needs your help to free the town from any rubbish in the environment. City of Ballarat encourages schools, youth groups and the community to take part in the great event and help Clean Up Australia.”

Schools Clean Up Day - Friday 5th March  
Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 7th March

Please note City of Ballarat does not support Business Clean Up Sites.

You can register or join a cleanup location at cleanupaustraliaday.org.au . Each site leader will receive a safety kit to comply with current restrictions.