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City of Ballarat has welcomed news that a re-elected state government will invest $14 million to provide additional free parking infrastructure in the city. 

Ballarat Mayor Cr Samantha McIntosh says parking availability and cost is an issue in all major cities which are growing rapidly, and Ballarat is no exception. 

“This is a great announcement for the City of Ballarat, one that will be welcomed by residents, business and visitors to our city.  

“The City of Ballarat is pleased that a re-elected state government is promising to work with Council to find a long-term solution to parking issues in Ballarat. I look forward to working through the detail of what form the new parking will take and where it will be located.

"The City of Ballarat has been talking to residents and business about their parking needs for some months – I look forward to determining how this proposal will impact our plans for a new approach to parking. 

"I hope the state opposition will match this commitment."