Minutes in a Second

City of Ballarat, 13 December 2023

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Decisions

  1. Split Ballarat Planning Scheme Amendment C240ball into three parts

    Council adopted Parts 1 and 3, abandoning Part 2; Part 3 applies a revised heritage overlay to Selkirk Bourndale House.

    Carried p. 12 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Refuse childcare planning permit for 315 Greenhalghs Road, Delacombe

    The permit was refused for non-compliance with local planning policies, including Clause 52.06 on car parking and access/parking provisions.

    Lost p. 13 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Award M.R. Power Park Drainage Basin contract to Winslow Constructors

    The $5,088,616.31 ex GST contract was awarded for construction of a drainage basin.

    Carried p. 16 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Appoint Claudia Forsberg and Mark Thompson to Disability Advisory Committee

    Both were appointed as community representatives effective immediately.

    Carried p. 17 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Endorse Ballarat Visitor Arrival Master Plan

    Council endorsed the Ballarat Visitor Arrival Master Plan.

    Carried p. 21 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Public questions raised about crime response and a proposed Powercor substation.
  • Discussion on recognition of Australia Day in Council communications.
  • Concerns about camping laws and fire risks from long grass were addressed.
28 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 12, 13, 16, 17, 21