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Playground specialist Kompan has been awarded the contract to design and deliver a new ‘bridge-like’ play space as part of the redevelopment of the Bridge Mall.Kompan is a leading global supplier of quality play spaces and equipment.The tender was approved at the Contracts Approval Delegated Committee, a delegated committee of Council, on 10 May 2023 for $956,433 (ex GST). Two tender submissions were received.The ‘bridge-like’ play space is based...

Statement attributable to Director Development and Growth Natalie Robertson: As expected, and planned for, remnant sections of tram track dating back to 1905 have been uncovered in the first section of the Bridge Mall redevelopment.  The tram track is located within one of two known areas of archaeological significance within the mall, both of which are included on the Victorian Heritage Inventory.  The City of Ballarat has obtaine...

Ballarat City Councillors have endorsed a preferred Precinct Plan to revitalise the Ballart Bridge Mall supporting the re-introduction of one-way, east-bound, slow moving traffic to the Mall. Council considered two plans presented by the Design Consultants (incorporating eastbound and westbound moving traffic) and voted in favour of the Officers’ recommendation that the preferred Eastbound option for traffic movement be endorsed. This pref...

The City of Ballarat is encouraging the community to support their favourite shops and businesses in the Bridge Mall in the lead up to Christmas.With less than 10 weeks of retail trade until Christmas, there has never been a better time to check out the progress in construction works for the $18.6 million Bridge Mall redevelopment while supporting local traders.  All shops are open as normal and the City of Ballarat is encouraging shoppers t...

The City of Ballarat is working with the Bridge Mall Business Association and traders to celebrate the first Black Friday sales and Christmas season at the brand-new Bridge Mall.The Bridge Mall Business Association is launching The Bridge is Back campaign in the lead up to Christmas.Bridge Mall traders will keep the spirit of Christmas alive with an exciting range of festive events, promotions, a Christmas market, entertainment, activities and Sa...

Bridge Mall concept designs endorsed by Ballarat City Council 

Bridge Mall Revitalisation Project hits Design Development milestone

The Bridge Mall redevelopment is revitalising the historic retail precinct in the centre of Ballarat.The significant project has already led to new investment in the Bridge Mall, with the redevelopment of Norwich Plaza underway and businesses planning to open in the mall.Once completed, the redevelopment will showcase a range of design features including an illuminated portal to the Yarrowee River.  The Yarrowee River flows underneath the ma...

Construction works to transform Grenville Street into a landscaped entry into the Bridge Mall will begin this week.Contractor 2Construct will begin setting up temporary fencing and traffic management with Grenville Street, from Curtis Street to Little Bridge Street, set to be closed to south bound traffic from Wednesday 2 August.  The redevelopment will significantly improve the pedestrian connection between the Bridge Mall and Sturt Street,...