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The City of Ballarat is examining how the Ballarat CBD will undergo urban renewal and is asking the community for its input on how new development can contribute to a thriving and revitalised CBD.   The Urban Design Framework (UDF) and Skyline and Views Study builds on existing strategic work including the Ballarat Strategy 2040 which identifies actions for ac...

The City of Ballarat’s award-winning Right to the Night project has been extended in 2021 to Ballarat’s health and medical precinct.

A commitment from the Ballarat community to develop a public art memorial to acknowledge survivors of sexual assault, has moved a step closer. The Continuous Voices Arts Project was launched in 2019 out of respect for anyone who has suffered from sexual abuse in the city, both directly and indirectly, whether in an institution, family, or elsewhere. Now, with the healing hands of the Ballarat community, five talented artists will lead a ser...

City of Ballarat residents have overwhelmingly given their support to continued outdoor dining facilities in the CBD. More than 70 percent of respondents to a Council mySay survey indicated that they were “happy” or “very happy” with the temporary dining hubs, installed to assist the hospitality sector extend their dining footprint during COVID. The majority of respondents said they would be prepared to park further than 400 metres from the...

Under the continued easing of COVID restrictions for regional Victoria, a number of City of Ballarat services and facilities will be able to reopen on Friday 11 June.  The Following services will reopen in the coming days:  The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC), with limited casual access via an online booking system. Group fitness, learn to swim, gymnastics and the café will remain closed.    Art Gallery...

At its ordinary meeting on Wednesday 16 December, City of Ballarat Council awarded a contract for the construction of a new cell at the Ballarat Regional Landfill at Smythesdale.  The contract for the tendered price of $4,461, 296.18 (excluding GST) was awarded to Goldsmith Civil Engineering Pty Ltd from a field of seven tenders received.  Cell I will allow for the continued operation of the landfill to as...

Outdoor dining options will be expanded in Ballarat CBD this summer, with the installation this week of two new, temporary outdoor dining hubs.  The hubs, comprised of six all weather cubes, have been installed this week on Armstrong Street North and the 400 block of Sturt Street.  The outdoor dining hubs have been funded through $500,000 from the Victorian Governmen...

Six of the We Are Ballarat Ambassadors, picture at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, from left: Dr Deanne Gilson, Steve Moneghetti AM, Sara Quon, Dr Michael Akindeju, Gorgi Coghlan and Tim Bone

In an effort to achieve zero waste to landfill, the City of Ballarat has launched a trial rebate scheme for reusable nappies and period products.  Launched on Tuesday 1 March, the rebate provides a financial incentive to help households reduce their waste.   Residents can now apply for 50 per cent of the purchase price, of up to $100, for reusable cloth nappy products, reusable period products, and for reusable breast pa...