Infrastructure

Awarded the contract for Gillies Road reconstruction to Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd for $5,059,269.38 (ex GST)

  • Approved the contract for kerbside glass bins supply with Mastec Australia Pty Ltd, with an expected spend of $2,064,990.00 (ex GST)
  • Approved the contract for kerbside organics processing with Green Care Mulching Pty Ltd, with an estimated spend of $5,597,990 (ex GST)
  • Decided to seek a review of Heritage Victoria permit P39923 regarding the Lydiard Street Railway gates
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Adopt Councillor Code of Conduct and require Councillors to sign the commitment

  • Endorse 2025/26 Budget development timeframe and community engagement plan
  • Endorse Community Vision 2035 and Council Plan 2025–29 development and engagement timeframe
  • Approve McCrows Road Bridge upgrade (Option 2) and Roads to Recovery emergency funding
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Adopted the Terms of Reference for the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan and Development Contributions Plan Stakeholder Reference Group

  • Approved the discontinuance of a portion of Airport Road and initiated community consultation for renaming it to 'Aviation Close'
  • Applied increases of 7% on 18 December 2024 and 3.5% on 18 December 2025 to the remuneration of the Chair and the independent members of the Audit and Risk Committee
  • Noted the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2031 – Third Year Review implementation report
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Deferred change to weekly household waste collection and introduction of weekly food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collection, pending a report on alternative options

  • Adopted the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule with specific dates for Council and Planning Delegated Committee meetings
  • Endorsed 2024-2025 appointments of Councillor representation on committees and external bodies with specific amendments
  • Received and noted the CEO’s Operational Report highlighting issues and outcomes affecting the organization’s performance
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 3 min read

Adopt Rural Land Use Strategy, including background review and issues paper

  • Adopt Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Structure Plan, incorporating consultation changes
  • Note Civic Precinct engagement findings for future Civic Precinct masterplan
  • Proceed with planning scheme amendments to implement both adopted strategies
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Adopted the Prince of Wales Park (POWP) Master Plan

  • Adopted the Recreation Infrastructure Plan 2024-2039
  • Endorsed the Ageing Well in Ballarat Strategy 2024-2026 Action Plan
  • Approved overseas travel for Art Gallery of Ballarat staff to secure drawcard exhibitions
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 3 min read

Awarded asphalt supply contract G1882-2023 to two panel suppliers

  • Adopted Social & Affordable Housing Challenges & Opportunities action paper
  • Released draft Risk Management Policy for public comment (21 Aug–4 Sep 2024)
  • Adopted Strategic Risk Management Framework
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Adopted the Ballarat Airport Strategy and Master Plan 2024

  • Endorsed the draft Waste as a Resource: Our Circular Economy Strategy 2024-2028 for public exhibition
  • Retained the current offering of events and activities for 26 January
  • Endorsed the City of Ballarat Social and Affordable Housing Action Plan
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Adopted the Ballarat Biodiversity Strategy – Healing Country Together

  • Endorsed the design for the Continuous Voices memorial by AMASS Architects
  • Endorsed the draft Prince of Wales Park Master Plan for public exhibition
  • Adopted the Tourism Midwest Victoria Sustainable Destination Management Plan 2024-2033 and Ballarat Local Area Action Plan 2024-2033
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Adopted the 2024/25 Annual Budget, including new loan borrowings of up to $20.16 million

  • Released the Draft Footpath Construction Strategy for public consultation for four weeks starting 27 May 2024
  • Released the draft Ballarat Airport Strategy and Master Plan 2024 for public consultation
  • Endorsed the release of the State of the Environment Report 2023 to the community
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Approved a funding and service agreement with Commerce Ballarat for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2027, totaling $415,725 excluding GST

  • Endorsed the revised membership of the Invermay Recreation Reserve Community Asset Committee and Warrenheip Memorial Hall Community Asset Committee
  • Approved a procurement exemption for Enterprise Software Licensing with Infor for the Pathway System, totaling $1,755,932.00 (ex. GST) for three years with extension options
  • Adopted the Lake Wendouree Boat Shed Policy and rescinded the previous policy endorsed on 1 April 2020
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Adopt “Knott Lane” as the new road name for Anderson Lane Road, Percydale

  • Continue funding and implementation of the Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP)
  • Endorse Audit & Risk Committee changes: updated charter and increased meeting frequency
  • Continue Bayindeen Rocky Road Fire response, advocate for funding, and prepare a Recovery Plan
  • and 2 more

Pyrenees Shire Council · 6 decisions · 12 min read

Council endorsed the proposal to name the community facility at 18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton as Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

  • Council resolved to schedule the annual fireworks display on New Year's Eve
  • Council authorized the Mayor to advocate to the Federal Government for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid for Palestinians
  • Council awarded a contract for the cleaning of municipal buildings and facilities to Bohan Cleaning Services and Dolls Cleaning Services
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read