The City of Ballarat has secured a large slice of State government funding for two key CBD redevelopment projects that will stimulate jobs and economic growth for the City.  Council will receive a total of $130,000 from the Victorian Planning Authority’s Streamlining for Growth program - $90,000 to help plan for redevelopment around the Ballarat Railway Station - and $40,000 to support the development of an Urban Design Framework, Design Guidelines and Associated Planning Controls for the CBD.  Ballarat Mayor, Cr Samantha McIntosh said Council was delighted at the latest funding allocation, given the significance of the projects to accommodate Ballarat’s population growth and protect the character of Central Ballarat.  “This is a positive result for these two crucial projects.”  The funding amounts were less than Council sought, but Cr McIntosh acknowledged the huge number of grant submissions received under the Streamlining for Growth program, which provides grants and planning support for local town planning initiatives that result in new housing, jobs and infrastructure.  “This is a great start, and Council will continue to seek further funding opportunities through State and Federal governments to deliver these two Ballarat CBD projects,” she said.  More than half of the VPA’s  $4million funding package will be distributed to Councils in Regional Victoria.  Ballarat Station Precinct South Side Master Plan and Re-Development: Funding will be used to develop Council’s plan for redevelopment of the precinct with major economic and jobs growth potential.

The Miners Rest community is being encouraged to have their say about the character of their Local Neighbourhood as part of a long-term vision for the township.  The City of Ballarat has launched an o…

Ballarat’s most skilled Japanese language students will be put to the test in the annual Japan Speech and Cultural contest for Year 10 students tomorrow at Ballarat Town Hall.   Organised by the City …

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The City of Ballarat has joined forces with VicHealth to encourage more families to ditch the car and instead walk, ride or scoot to school throughout October.   The annual Walk to School program, whi…

- City of Ballarat spokesperson  The Creswick Road car park will open the week commencing 23 September.  The final surface and line-marking still need to be completed to allow the site to be completel…