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The Ballarat Library’s first major redevelopment and expansion since 1993 is a step closer after the project was released for tender by the City of Ballarat on 14 July 2022.   The redevelopment of the Ballarat Library includes an expansion to the second level of the building, a new entrance, purpose-built teaching areas, quiet areas, open space for socialisation, specialised children’s and family areas.  The library is first ...

Opportunities to improve connections in some of the city’s network of trails have been identified, particularly in the Redan and Delacombe areas.   As the population of Ballarat grows and more people participate in recreation outdoors, the City of Ballarat is committed to providing better connections for active transport.   As such, new linkages between existing trails will be created, providing easy access to open space...

Ballarat’s Biggest Playgroup returned for a fun-filled morning of performance and play to coincide with National Playgroup Week.  Almost 700 people joined in marking the 15th year of celebrating children and families.   The Biggest Playgroup was a collaboration between the City of Ballarat’s Family, Youth and Children’s Services team, the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Libraries, and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre.&nb...

In its third year, the City of Ballarat’s live music program, Be Hear Now is focusing on supporting musicians in the city.   The program of support focuses on identifying talent, providing mentoring and training, assets and resources to help musicians refine their craft.  Be Hear Now identifies talent, and this year is focusing on “the ones to watch” in the Ballarat music scene.   The Be Hear Now cohort for 2023 ...

The City of Ballarat Ageing Well Services team looks a little different these days.  With a new direction and some new faces, the Ageing Well Services team are passionate about ensuring Ballarat is an age-friendly community. This means people of all ages feel valued, connected, included and respected.  The focus of the Ageing Well Services team is to work with and advocate for residents aged 55 and over. This includes a focus on healthy...

The City of Ballarat’s draft Growth Areas Framework Plan is now available for community consultation following Council’s May Planning Delegated Committee Meeting.

Statistics from regional data specialists show the City of Ballarat is steadily growing in three key areas – population, jobs and the economy.Ballarat’s Gross Regional Product (GRP), which tells the story of the city’s economic performance, reached $8.3 billion in 2022. This is a 10.3 per cent growth on 2021. From 2016 to 2023, those that call Ballarat home grew by 13.2 per cent, with the current population forecast for 2023 at 117,240. &nbs...

The City of Ballarat is seeking community input towards improving seven of Ballarat’s smaller open spaces as part of the Neighbourhood Parks Improvements Program.Users of these local parks are being called on for their input into how the reserves can be improved in terms of accessibility, attractiveness, and usability.The proposed designs will also aim to provide natural shade and increase pedestrian connections.This series builds on the success ...