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Ballarat Botanical Gardens Fernery

Ballarat Botanical Gardens Fernery building to open as part of Ballarat Begonia Festival

The new Ballarat Botanical Gardens Fernery building will be opened for the first time to residents and visitors as part of the 70th Ballarat Begonia Festival being held from 11-20 March. The community will be able to view the structure up close and appreciate the recreation of the original gothic style fernery that existed in the mid-1880s. With landscaping works yet to be completed, the building will include minimal temporary pla...

Leith Street

Reconstruction of Leith Street set to begin as City of Ballarat builds better roads

The City of Ballarat will reconstruct a section of Leith Street in Redan as part of a $1.19 million upgrade.The upgrade is the latest in a series of major summer and autumn works to renew and improve local roads, including the reconstruction of Tait Street, Havelock Street and Ligar Street as well as the construction of two roundabouts.City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson said the road improvements are delivering better and safer roads for motori...

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Preparing your street presence

Setting a good first impression is important, as well as ensuring that your business is not detrimental to your neighbourhood and is a safe space for your customers.

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Sustainable Development

The Council Plan 2021-2025 seeks to achieve an environmentally sustainable future.

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Pools and spas safety

In Victoria, swimming pools and spas with a water depth of more than 30cm must have safety barriers to restrict access of young children to the pool or spa area.

Report and consent

The City of Ballarat's report and consent must be obtained when a design does not comply with Part 5 of the Building Regulations.Part 5 sets out the minimum siting requirements, such as:building setbacksbuilding heightssite coverageimpermeable surfacessolar accessovershadowingoverlookingfence heightsThe report and consent application form has two parts. Each application must include supporting documentation and an application fee. ...

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Heritage Advisory Service

We have a qualified Heritage Advisor to give architectural and technical advice for heritage listed places within the City of Ballarat.

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Preparing for what you will be trading

What you are trading will determine the types of permits you need. We have compiled industry-specific guidelines to assist you in progressing your business.

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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy is a contribution that goes towards the construction of community facilities such as kindergartens, libraries, community hubs, maternal and child health rooms and, sport pavilions.This levy is a one-off payment. It must be paid before a building permit for construction of a new dwelling is issued, as specified in the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987 and mandated under Section 24(5) of the Bui...

Asset Protection

Asset Protection Permits aim to protect public assets from private building activities taking place on private land to ensure public infrastructure, such as footpaths, drainage and roads, as well as vegetation on public land (including street trees), remain serviceable during the construction process and are not left damaged at the completion of works. Once a permit has been paid for, our Asset Surveillance Officers will inspect the publi...