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Ballarat
:
Capital of
western
Victoria
Ballarat Regional Capital PlanA roadmap for transformative growth to strengthenVictoria’s state of cities
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Contents
A shared vision for BallaratIn 2009, the Ballarat community decided on a vision for Ballarat into the future.
The key planks of this vision were for:
• BallarattobecomeapremierregionalcentreinAustralia,providingacapitalcityexperienceandcontributingtothenation’seconomicwealthandculturalbreadth,and
• Athrivingretail,commercial,educationalandculturalfocusofwestern Victoria.
This vision for Ballarat informs Ballarat Council’s plans for the city andformsthebasisofBallarat’sRegionalCapitalPlan.
In terms of this strategy, in 30 years Ballarat will be….
• ApremierregionalcentreinAustralia,providinga‘capitalcity’experienceandcontributingtotheeconomicwealthandculturalbreadthofbothVictoriaandthenation.
• Aregionalemploymenthub,reflectingindustryandemploymentdiversity across the key sectors of health care and social assistance, education, manufacturing, construction and retail.
• Thethrivingretail,commercial,community,educationalandcultural focus of Western Victoria.
• Aplacethatreflectstheuniquecharacter,aspirations,abilitiesandhistory of the community.
• Cohesiveandaccessiblebypeopleofallabilities,agesandmeansof transport, and easy to move around on foot.
• Avibrant,excitingandfriendlyplacethatattractsvisitors,residents,shoppers,students,artistsandbusinessinvestment.
• Aleaderinecologicalpracticethatisbalancedandproductive.
• Aplacewithaproudheritage,reflectedinitsbuildings,streetscapes and living history - all of which showcases its innovation and creativity.
Introduction 3
Key Challenges/Opportunities 4
Projectoverview 5
Ballarat Regional Capital Fund 6
ProjectMap 7
Economic Transformation 8
Ballarat West Employment Zone 10
BallaratTechPark 12
CBD Revitalisation 14
RailwayPrecinct 16
CivicHall 17
Multi-levelcarpark 17
Government services relocation 18
Health & Education 18
Innovationhub 18
Health and education precinct 19
Productive Resources 20
World Class Events & Culture 22
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Capital ofwesternVictoriaBallarat’sRegionalCapitalPlanlookstowardsthenext30yearsandsets out the key challenges and opportunities the Ballarat region will face in the areas of economic growth and competitiveness, and communityandenvironmentalbalance.
It provides a strategic investment framework for accelerating the growth of Ballarat and the western region of Victoria.
Ballarat’sRegionalCapitalPlanisasharedvision,jointlydevelopedbyBallaratCouncilandabroadrangeofkeyregionalstakeholders.It represents the expert opinions, community held aspirations and strategic insights gathered over the past five years through extensive consultation, targeted research, statistical review, and intensive economic and community analysis.
Ittakesacollaborativeandfar-sightedapproachtoplanningandisthekey long-term growth plan for the future of the region, highlighting the strategic opportunities that address population growth, drive productivity and engage the community. It also sets out the priority projectsrequiredtodeliveronitseconomic,communityandenvironmental goals.
Morethanthat,theBallaratRegionalCapitalPlanisdesignedtosupport and help alleviate population growth pressures in and around Melbourne.ItwillpositionBallaratasakeypartnerforgrowthinVictoria.
Anditisbasedaroundakeyeconomic,geographicanddemographicfact – that Ballarat has emerged as the capital of western Victoria, a region of approximately 400,000 people, due to its economic size, location and strong population growth.
Ballarat is:• Strong:
Victoria’sthirdlargesteconomyoutsidemetropolitanMelbournewithaGrossRegionalProductof$4.2billionin2012
• Growing:
OneofAustralia’sfastestgrowinginlandcitieswithaprojectedpopulationof128,190peopleby2026andpopulationgrowthof1.4% p.a.
• Well located:
Straddling the midland arc of the Central Highlands and positioned at the gateway to Western Victoria, a region of around 400,000 people
• Connected:
OffersHighPerformanceFreightVehicle(HPFV)accessand60minutetraveltimesviadirectfreewaytoMelbourneanditsinternational airport and ports
• Skilled:
One of regional Australia’s most skilled and loyal work forces and home to the University of Ballarat
• Affordable:
BetterresidentialhousingandmoreaffordablebusinessenvironmentthanthewesternsuburbsofMelbourne
• Liveable:
Boasting comprehensive health services, educational and sports facilities,culturalandcommunityassetsonaparwithMelbourne
• Creative:
Adestinationfornewcreativeindustries,andboastingathrivingartsand innovation culture
• Unique:
ThebirthplaceofAustraliandemocracyandsteepedinarichgoldrush heritage
MELBOURNE
travel time: 1 hour
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Key drivers• Population growth: Ballarat is one of Australia’s fastest growing inlandcitieswithaprojectedpopulationof128,190peopleby2026.
• Location: Ballarat lies at the gateway to western Victoria and provides many of the services, connections and economic drivers to support a region of approximately 400,000 people.
Ballarat is one of Australia’sfastest growing regional cities
Source:VictoriaInFutureDataAnalysis,Victorian Government
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Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Key Challenges and OpportunitiesAs a key regional population centre, Ballarat has the capacity and potential to alleviate populationpressuresinsomeofthefastestgrowingmunicipalitiesofMelbourneinthenorthandwest(notablythefastgrowingmunicipalitiesofWyndhamandWhittlesea)and to act as an accelerator for regional and state-wide growth.
DevelopingBallaratasatruecapitalinthis‘stateofcities’buildsupontheinherentstrengths of Ballarat and the region, and leverages its role as a regional employment hub,whiletacklingthechallengesofachievingproductiveandbalancedgrowth.
However,tofunctionandthriveasasustainableregionalcapitalcityandaviabledestination for increased population growth, Ballarat must address the following priorities:
1. Ballarat Regional Capital Fund: Dedicatedprojectfundingtodeliverthekeytransformativeprojects
to support the future growth of the region.
2. Economic transformation:
Improvedproductivityandcompetitivenessthatcangeneratethefuturejobsagrowingpopulationrequires.
3. CBD revitalisation:
AvibrantCBDthatsupportsretail,culturalenterprise,professionalservices,andresidential development.
4. Regional health & education:
Improvedregionalhealthandeducationcapabilitiestomeetthegrowingdemands of an ageing population and other sectoral needs in terms of workforce development,re-skilling,structuraladjustmentandgrowth.
5. Productive resources:
Abalancedapproachtokeyresourceusage,focusingonenergyandwaste.
6. World-class events & culture:
The facilities to attract and house world- class cultural and sporting events, asbefitsacapitalcity.
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Project funding partnerships and benefitsCouncilPlanalignment
RegionalGrowthPlanalignment
PlanMelbournealignment
Project Investment Value Benefits Policy alignmentState $ Council $ Federal $ Private $
BallaratRegionalCapitalFund $0.4m $0.4m CreateflexibleinvestmentframeworktosupportthetransformationofBallarateconomy
Ballarat West Employment Zone infrastructure delivery
$28.5m $1.5m $200m $230m Upto9,000jobs,additional$5billioneconomicactivityp.a.
BallaratWestLinkRd $38m $38m HighPerformanceFreightaccess/criticaltransportcapacitytomeetfuturegrowth
VCAMMInnovationCentreStage1Establishmentofnewindustry
$1.5m $1.5m Providesestablishmentofnewindustrycluster
VCAMMInnovationCentreStage2 $10m Potential $10m Construction of facility for innovation centre and new industry cluster
FreightHub $9m $9m $150mover10years
$168m HPFVfreightaccessdeliveringcompetitiveadvantageforBallaratexportindustry Guaranteedprivatesectorinvestmentof$20minyear1
EmergencyServicesHub $16m Potential$20mover 10 years
$36m Deliversextendedmainrunwayandemergencyserviceshub,allowingdeliveryofemergency services state-wide and medium term air freight and logistics opportunities
TechnologyPark-MtHelen $2.5m $40m $42.5m $400madditionaleconomicactivityp.a,upto$42.5minconstructionactivity
TechnologyPark-CBD $0.5m $1.6m $2.1m 200additionalICTjobsequatingto$122minadditionaleconomicactivity
BallaratRailwayStationPrecinct $TBA $TBA DeliverskeyinfrastructureandnewdevelopmentopportunitiesintheBallaratCBD
BallaratRailwayStationPrecinct-Exhibitioncomponent
$18m $18m Delivers3,000m2exhibitionspaceprovidingmajoreventsandexhibitioncapacity
Civic Hall development $10m $8m $18m Establishanew“Heart”oftheBallaratCBD
MultiLevelCarPark $16m $2m $18m 500additionalcarparkstoCBD,alleviatingcostimpedimenttoprivatesectorprojects
Government Services relocation to BallaratCBD
TBA Upto$10m Upto$10m 500additionaljobsequatingtoannualeconomicimpactof$195mLikelyStateinvestmenttobelimitedtorentalofprivatepremises
Health precinct masterplan $0.3m $0.3m Establishaclearprecinctmasterplantosupportfuturedevelopmentofhealthsector
BallaratCo-workingHub $0.5m $0.5m SupportsestablishmentofcreativeindustriesinBallarat
Health infrastructure $138m $138m Significant investment in vital infrastructure to deliver key health services
Waste to Energy commercialisation $0.5m $0.5m Establishcommercialisationplanforregionalwastestreams
Waste to Energy facility $2m $3mrecurrent
$16.7m $21.7m Divertsupto40%ofCouncilwasteintoproductiveresource,Lowcostaccesstocheapenergy(heatandgas),DeliversregionalwastesolutiontoCHgroupofCouncils
EurekaPrecinct $37m $37m $15m6,000seatstadium,$9mindoorstadium,$8msportshouse,$5mshowgrounds
MuseumofAustralianDemocracy $0.4m $0.75mrecurrent
$0.4mrecurrent
$1.55mp.a. Supports the operational expansion of a national cultural and educational institution Supports growth of the Ballarat tourism and educational sector
RacingPrecinct $0.5m $1m $1.5m 25additionaljobsand60additionalstables.$17minannualeconomicactivity
EventsAttractionFund $0.5m $1.5m $2.0m Generates$147,000ineconomicactivityper1,000visitors.Attractionof5additionaleventsgeneratingupto25,000visitorsequatingto$3.67minadditionaleconomicactivity
HerMajesty’sTheatre $28m $1.2mp.a.recurrent
$29.2m DeliversfullinfrastructuremasterplanforAustralia’soldestcontinuallyoperatingTheatre
TOTALS $358.1 m $17.95m $9.4m $439.3m $824.75m
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Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Local and state funding partnershipsBallaratCouncilisseekingtoestablishaspecialBallaratRegionalCapitalFund(BRCF)tomakeBallaratandtheregionamoreattractivedestinationforbusinessinvestment.
Akeybarriertosecuringinvestmentinregionalareasisthelevelofrisk and return – where risk is higher because potential returns are generally lower.
ThenewBallaratRegionalCapitalFundwillseektoclosethisgapbyde-riskingprojectsandimprovingtheirlikelycommercialrate-of-returnthrough a range of measures, including government co-investment, removalofpotentialinvestmentobstacles,anduseofservicedeliveryarrangementsbetweenCouncilandtheprivatesectortoofferbusinesscertaintyandincreasefinancialbenefits.
It will provide a framework for proving, developing and delivering transformativeprojectsthatwillconvertinvestorconfidenceintoapipelineofcommerciallyviable,co-fundedprojects.
TheproposedBallaratRegionalCapitalFundisaninnovativewaytofacilitateinvestmentinprojectsthatareabsolutelycriticaltosupportingthegrowthoftheeconomyandimprovingthequalityoflifefor the City, region and State.
TheproposedBallaratRegionalCapitalFundwillevenuptheinvestment score for regional Victoria.
The Ballarat Regional Capital Fund requires two stages of funding from State Government:Stage 1:
$400,000toundertakeabusinesscasestudyanalysiswherebyCouncilcanestablishaninvestmentframeworkforBallaratCapitalFundwhichcapturesthenewapproachtoprivate-publicinvestmentoutlinedabove,reflectsthekeyprioritiesofpotentialinvestorsandwhichseekstoaccesskeyareasofpotentialfunding,Funding sources may include superannuation funds, high net worth individuals and families and foreign investors.
Stage 2:
An allocation of dedicated funds to streamline the delivery of priorityregionalprojects,asidentifiedintheBallaratCapitalFund.TheBallaratCapitalFundwillseektomatchdedicatedpre-identifiedpublicfundingto investment opportunities through partnership processes. The purpose of the Ballarat Capital FundistomakeinvestinginBallaratcomparabletometropolitanMelbourne.
Making investing in the Ballarat region comparable to metropolitan Melbourne
Project name: BallaratRegionalCapitalFund businesscaseProject description: Establishinvestmentframeworkfor Ballarat regional capital fundProject status: ProjectscopecompletePhasing: ReadytocommenceRequired investment:$0.4m
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WINTER SWAMPW
ESTERN RING ROAD
Ballarat West Employment ZoneBallarat West Link RdVCAMM Innovation CentreFreight HubEmergency Services HubTechnology Park - Mt HelenTechnology Park - CBD
ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Govt services relocationRailway Station PrecinctMulti-level carparkCivic Hall development
CBD REVITALISATION
Eureka precinctM.A.D.E.Racing precinctHer Majesty’s Theatre
WORLD CLASS EVENTS & CULTURE
HEALTH & EDUCATION
Co-working HubHealth infrastructure
PRODUCTIVE RESOURCES
Waste to Energy facility
Roadmap of Ballarat Regional Capital Plan projects
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Priority 2.
Economic transformation
Ballarat requires 15,000 new jobs in the next 15 years to support the projected population increase of 35,000 new residents
Ballarathasastrongeconomicbase,underpinnedbyanumberofkeyindustries.However,on-goingpopulationgrowthmeansemploymentgrowthisanabsolutenecessity, and employment growth can only come from those economic sectors where Ballarat offers distinct opportunities and advantages. This means diversifyingtheeconomicbase,improvingproductivityanddrivinginnovation.
The need:Jobsgrowthneedstobefosteredtosupportandsustainagrowingpopulation.
• Ballaratrequires15,000newjobsinthenext15yearstosupporttheprojectedpopulationincreaseof35,000newresidents.Theeconomyneedstobetransformedtodeliverthesenewjobs.
• Manufacturingisanimportantindustrybutitneedstoevolve.Itcurrentlyprovides 29% of Ballarat’s economic activity and will continue to evolve as it transitionstonewtechnologies,businessesandskillbases.
• Innovationandtechnologyneedtobefurtherpursuedandimplementedtodeliver productivity gains.
• Transportconnectionsneedtobefurtherdevelopedtoimproveinter-regionaland intra-regional connectivity.
• Abroaderbaseofprofessionalservicesandcreativeenterprisesneedstobefosteredaroundtheregion,tobettersupportmoretraditionaleconomicsectorsandtoprovideamorediverseeconomicbase.
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
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Key interventions
A. Ballarat West Employment Zone
B. Ballarat Tech Park
ExpandingandstrengtheningtheexistingTechParktoattractfurtherinnovation and technology to the region.Requested investment-$3mforTechParkexpansion
Deliveringlargeparcelsofindustrialland,transportconnectivityandtheeconomicimpetustohelpcreate9,000jobsand$5billionineconomicactivity.Requested investment-$28.5mfor1ststageofinfrastructureprogram
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Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ)TheBallaratWestEmploymentZonewillbeakeydriveroffuturesustainableeconomicgrowthandinnovationin Ballarat, unlocking industrial land near Ballarat’s emerging residential growth areas, and providing key infrastructuretostimulatediversebusinessactivityinthe area, and across the region.
Keybenefits:• Improvedconnectivity: Strategically located near Ballarat’s future residential growth area,
with direct road, rail and air connections to the rest of Victoria and Australia.
• Morejobs: Whenfullydevelopedthezonewillcreate9,000jobsand$5billion
in economic activity annually.
• Landforgrowth: Thezonewillprovideover250hectaresof‘greenfield’industrialland,ideallysuitedforusesbythemanufacturing,freightandlogistics,construction,wholesaletradeandR&Dsectors.
Focusareas:ThereareanumberofkeyplanningandinvestmentfocusareasrequiredtohelpdelivertheBallaratWestEmploymentZonestrategyandrealiseits full potential:
• Landtomarket: Accesstosuitablelandisakeyrequirementforbusinessestablishmentandgrowth.BallaratWestEmploymentZoneencompassesaround250hectaresofGreenfieldindustriallandthatcanbeunlockedandreleasedforeconomicdevelopment.
• Transportconnections: Efficientandaccessiblerail,roadandairtransportconnectionsarevitaltoenablebusinesstobetteraccesstheirmarkets.
• Catalystprojects: Thedevelopmentofanumberof‘catalyst’orstart-upprojectsisrequiredtostimulateinitialdevelopmentandestablishacriticalmassofbusinessactivityandinvestment.Onceupandrunningtheywillprovideanefficientbaseforbusinessandastrongcompetitiveadvantagethatwill attract interest from the investor community.
• Catalysttenants: Attractionofanchororcatalysttenantsarevitaltosetthetoneofthedevelopmentandcreateabaseforclusteringandinvestmentactivation.Thesewillbecompaniesandorganisationsinvestinginthepotentialandopportunitiesofferedbythecombinationofland,location,transportconnectionsandgrowingbusinessactivity.
9,000jobs,$5billionofeconomicactivity,250hectaresof industrial land
BALLARAT WEST EMPLOYMENT ZONEMASTER PLAN
0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1Km
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BWEZ Boulevard - Precinct and Airport access
Significant trees
BWEZ Boundary excluding Airport Masterplan
Superlots over 6Ha - 8HaMajor development sites
Strategic development sites
“Special” investigation site - Employment community or residential use.
Notional road / access layout
Energy precinct co-generation plant (options)
“Signature” sites
Conceptual buffer and open-space transitions including pedestrian and cycling network
Enviro corridors and links.Including roads
Freight hub and ancillary uses
“Boutique ” development sites
Ecological gateway
Precinct gateways entries
Gateways
Innovation - R&D clusterEnterprise zone
Runway extension reservation
Airport related uses and access
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Conceptual buffer transition areas (details subject to land use)
Ballarat Western Link Road - service road
Potential environmental corridors - 400m width (details subject to further assessment)
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BWEZ Boulevard - Precinct and Airport access
Significant trees
BWEZ Boundary excluding Airport Masterplan
Superlots over 6Ha - 8HaMajor development sites
Strategic development sites
Notional road / access layout
Energy precinct bio-energy plant (options)
“Signature” sites
Conceptual buffer and open-space transitions including pedestrian and cycling network
Enviro corridors and links.Including roads
Freight hub and ancillary uses
“Boutique ” development sites
Ecological gateway
Precinct gateways entries
Gateways
Innovation - R&D clusterEnterprise zone
Convenience uses / Service centre
Runway extension reservation
Investigation Area - use of land subject to detailed drainage design - potential for employment land uses
Conceptual buffer transition areas (details subject to land use)
Ballarat Western Link Road - service road
Potential environmental corridors - 400m width (details subject to further assessment)
Residential
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*0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1Km
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BWEZ Boulevard - Precinct and Airport access
Significant trees
BWEZ Boundary excluding Airport Masterplan
Superlots over 6Ha - 8HaMajor development sites
Strategic development sites
Notional road / access layout
Energy precinct bio-energy plant (options)
“Signature” sites
Conceptual buffer and open-space transitions including pedestrian and cycling network
Enviro corridors and links.Including roads
Freight hub and ancillary uses
“Boutique ” development sites
Ecological gateway
Precinct gateways entries
Gateways
Innovation - R&D clusterEnterprise zone
Convenience uses / Service centre
Runway extension reservation
Investigation Area - use of land subject to detailed drainage design - potential for employment land uses
Conceptual buffer transition areas (details subject to land use)
Ballarat Western Link Road - service road
Potential environmental corridors - 400m width (details subject to further assessment)
Residential
R
*0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1Km
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R
BWEZ Boulevard - Precinct and Airport access
Significant trees
BWEZ Boundary excluding Airport Masterplan
Superlots over 6Ha - 8HaMajor development sites
Strategic development sites
Notional road / access layout
Energy precinct bio-energy plant (options)
“Signature” sites
Conceptual buffer and open-space transitions including pedestrian and cycling network
Enviro corridors and links.Including roads
Freight hub and ancillary uses
“Boutique ” development sites
Ecological gateway
Precinct gateways entries
Gateways
Innovation - R&D clusterEnterprise zone
Convenience uses / Service centre
Runway extension reservation
Investigation Area - use of land subject to detailed drainage design - potential for employment land uses
Conceptual buffer transition areas (details subject to land use)
Ballarat Western Link Road - service road
Potential environmental corridors - 400m width (details subject to further assessment)
Residential
R
*
0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1Km
*
R
BWEZ Boulevard - Precinct and Airport access
Significant trees
BWEZ Boundary excluding Airport Masterplan
Superlots over 6Ha - 8HaMajor development sites
Strategic development sites
Notional road / access layout
Energy precinct bio-energy plant (options)
“Signature” sites
Conceptual buffer and open-space transitions including pedestrian and cycling network
Enviro corridors and links.Including roads
Freight hub and ancillary uses
“Boutique ” development sites
Ecological gateway
Precinct gateways entries
Gateways
Innovation - R&D clusterEnterprise zone
Convenience uses / Service centre
Runway extension reservation
Investigation Area - use of land subject to detailed drainage design - potential for employment land uses
Conceptual buffer transition areas (details subject to land use)
Ballarat Western Link Road - service road
Potential environmental corridors - 400m width (details subject to further assessment)
Residential
R
*0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1Km
*
R
BWEZ Boulevard - Precinct and Airport access
Significant trees
BWEZ Boundary excluding Airport Masterplan
Superlots over 6Ha - 8HaMajor development sites
Strategic development sites
Notional road / access layout
Energy precinct bio-energy plant (options)
“Signature” sites
Conceptual buffer and open-space transitions including pedestrian and cycling network
Enviro corridors and links.Including roads
Freight hub and ancillary uses
“Boutique ” development sites
Ecological gateway
Precinct gateways entries
Gateways
Innovation - R&D clusterEnterprise zone
Convenience uses / Service centre
Runway extension reservation
Investigation Area - use of land subject to detailed drainage design - potential for employment land uses
Conceptual buffer transition areas (details subject to land use)
Ballarat Western Link Road - service road
Potential environmental corridors - 400m width (details subject to further assessment)
Residential
R
*
Preferred Master Plan
Economic transformation > Intervention A:
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Project name: FreightHubProject description: 16HectareHPFVintermodalroad andfreighthandlingcapabilityProject status: BusinessCaseandFeasibility StudyComplete.Planning Scheme Amendment completePhasing: ReadytocommenceRequired investment:$18mforstage1
Project name: VCAMMInnovationCentreProject description: Leveragenewlyestablished CentreforManufacturing excellencetoestablishIncubatorPhasing: ReadytocommenceStage 1 investment: $1.5mover3yearstodevelop new emerging industry Stage 2 investment: $10mtofundconstruction with BWEZ precinct
Project name: BWEZ Infrastructure deliveryProject description: Comprehensive infrastructure plantobedeliveredviaMajor ProjectsVictoriaPhasing: ReadytocommenceRequired investment: $28.5m
Project name: EmergencyServicesHubProject description: EstablishmentofBallaratasan EmergencyServicesHubfor all agency, all hazard responsecapabilityPhasing: Next 2 yearsRequired investment:$12millionforrunwayextension $4millionforconstructionof operations centre
Keyprojects
Project name: LinkRoadProject description: KeyenablerofBWEZandfreight hublinkbetweenWesternregion andMelbourneProject status: Stage1completebyend2014Phasing: Next5yearsRequired investment:CompletionofStage1roadby 2014 and planning and construction of Stage 2
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Ballarat’sTechParkisaregionalsuccessstory,withplenty of upside. Thanks to the vision and financial support of successive State Governments, the entrepreneurialleadershipofFederationUniversity,andIBM’scommitmenttotheregion,Ballarat’sTechParkiscurrently the home of 30 ICT orientated enterprises, a majorregionalemployerandahiveofeconomicactivity.UnderitsTechnologyParkExpansionPlan,andwiththeassistanceofpublicandprivateinvestment,Councilaims to make it Australia’s largest regional technology park.CouncilalsoplanstoextendtheTechParkintoBallarat’sCBDbyrefurbishinginner-citybuildings.
Keybenefits:• Employmentopportunities: Asa1:1jobsgenerator,onacurrentbaseofapproximately1,500employees,expansionoftheTechParkwillcreatemorejobsbyattractingmoreenterprises,businessinvestment,clustersandinnovationtothisuniqueprecinct,andtheregion.
• Economicmultiplier: FurtherexpansionoftheTechParkwillhaveapositivemultipliereffectintermsofitsdirectcontributiontooutputs,householdincomeandvalueaddedbenefitswithinBallaratandtheregion.
• Businessincubation: ExpansionwillcontinuetosupporttheTechPark’sstrongfocusonassistingstart-uptechnologybasedenterprises.
• Self-reliantdevelopment: AlllandandbuildingsareownedbyFederationUniversity,whichconstructsbuildingsinresponsetomarketdemandandrecoverscapitalinvestmentthroughlong-termleaseswithmajortenants.
FocusareasTheprimaryfocusoftheTechParkExpansionprojectisto:
• Attractcompaniesworkingininformationtechnology,biotechnologiesandrenewableenergytechnologies;
• ContinuetorevitaliseBallarat’sCBDbyattractingandretainingwhitecollarprofessionals;
• ReduceBallarat’sandtheregion’srelianceontraditionalindustryemploymentsectors;
• DeliverBallarat’svisionofbeingattheforefrontoftheneweconomy.
1:1jobsgenerator,1,500employeesand30 ICT enterprises
Economic transformation > Intervention B:
Ballarat Tech Park
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Project name: BallaratTechPark-MtHelenProject description: Developmentof22hectarestoprovide: 8majorbuildingdevelopments, officeaccommodationforanother1,500 employees;anadditional$400millionin annual economic outputsProject status: ReadytocommenceRequired investment: $2.5million(headworks)
Project name: BallaratTechPark-BallaratCBDProject description: Buildingrefurbishmenttocreatenew office spaces, approx 2,400 m2 with the potential to accommodate 220 staffProject status: ReadytocommenceRequired investment: $0.5million(buildingrefurbishment)
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Priority 3.
CBD revitalisationAvibrantCBDthatembracesretail,entertainment,diningoptionsand residential opportunities is a key ingredient for a true Capital City experience.
Ballarat’sCBDcurrentlyservicesalocalpopulationandeconomyof100,000 people and a regional catchment of 400,000 people. Council’s projectionsrevealthattoaccommodatecurrentpopulationgrowth,largevolumesofnewcommercialspaceneedtobedeveloped.
BallarathasalargeCBDthatreflectsbothanunrivalledarchitecturalheritage as well as strong redevelopment opportunities. However, key areasoftheCBDareunder-utilised,whichinhibitseconomic,socialandculturalgrowth.ThisiscompoundedbyrestrictedCBDaccessthroughcar parking pressures and a lack of infill residential development opportunities coming to market.
BallaratCouncilisworkingtoensuretheCBDgrowstobecomeapremier regional centre, while at the same time protecting Ballarat’s uniqueheritage.
The need:Ballarat’sCBDneedstogrowtoaccommodatecurrentpopulationgrowth.
• Toaccommodateanadditional30,000newresidentsinBallarat,theCBDneedsanadditional60,000m2 of commercial space.
• KeyareasoftheCBDneedtoberedevelopedtobroadenretail,commercial and residential options, and cater for growth.
• Increasedtrafficdemandsneedtobeaddressed,tounblocktrafficflows,improvepedestrianaccessandencouragethegrowthofcultural and entertainment options.
To accommodate an additional 35,000 new residents in Ballarat the CBD needs an additional 60,000m2 of commercial space
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
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Key interventions
BallaratCouncilhasembarkeduponacomprehensiverevitalisationoftheCBDbycreatingalong-termBallaratCBDStructurePlan.ThePlanidentifieskeyretail,businessandresidentialdevelopmentopportunities, as well as addressing key issues such as traffic managementandpedestrianflowthroughtheCBD.
TherailwayprecinctisastrategicparceloflandwithintheCBDthatprovidestheopportunityforabroadrangeofinfilldevelopment--including residential, retail and commercial -- that will lift levels of commercialandcommunityactivitywithintheCBD.Requested investment-ImplementationofpriorityprojectsidentifiedthroughtheRailwayStationMasterPlan
TheCivicHallisanunder-utilisedCouncilbuildingandassetonasignificantblockofCrownlandwithintheCBD.ItrepresentsoneofthefewlargescalepotentialdevelopmentsitesintheCBD.
Requested investment-$10mforredevelopment
OpeninguptheretailandentertainmentprecinctswithintheCBDbyprovidingbetteraccessandanimprovedpedestrianexperiencethroughimproved off-street parking capacity.
Requested investment-500additionalcarspaces
RelocationofamajorGovernmentservicesprovidertotheBallaratregion, to underpin and stimulate the local professional services sector.
Requested investment -500jobsinBallaratCBD
D. Government services relocation:
A. Railway precinct development:
C. CBD carparking:
B. Civic Hall:
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Railway precinct developmentUnder-utilisationoftheBallaratStationPrecinctisinhibitingthePrecinct’seconomic,socialandculturalgrowth.TheBallaratStationandTransportInterchange’ssub-optimalfacilitiesandlayoutresultsininefficientoperationsandunsafevehicleandpedestrianmovement.
Inresponse,BallaratCouncilisdevelopingaMasterPlaninpartnershipwithDOT,VicTrackandRDV.
Keybenefits:• CreatingbetterintegrationandlinkageswiththeoverallCBD,tocreateaprecinctthatisvibrant,commerciallyand
socially successful and pedestrian focused.
• Optimisingoperation,amenityandpassengeruseofthestationandtransportinterchange.
• Improvingtheabilityoftheinterchangetomeetfuturecommunityneeds
including active transport such as walking and cycling.
• Exploringresidential,retailandpublicspacelanduseswithintheprecincttohelpstimulate
its revitalisation.
With the expected current growth of Ballarat to continue, the demand and provision ofcarparkingintheCBDwillcontinuetoconstrainthevitalityandgrowth.TheCBDhasbeenidentifiedinBallaratCouncil’sActivityCentreStrategyastheprimeactivitycentreinBallarat.Inordertocaterforfuturedemandanduse,theCBDrequiresanadditional500carparks,whichshouldbelocatedtomaximisebenefitsforbothcommuters and shoppers.
Oncecomplete,thecar-parkwillenableBallaratCounciltoprovidedispensationforpending private development, opening the way for significant new private sector development.
CBD revitalisation > Intervention A:
Project name: ExhibitioncapacityProject description: Deliveryof3,000m2exhibitionspacein theRailwayStationprecinctProject status: MasterPlanunderwayPhasing: Immediate-subjecttoMasterPlanCouncil investment: Co-fundingofMasterPlanRequired investment:$18m
Project name: Multi-levelcarparkProject description: Provisionof500additionalcarparksto unlocktheCBDforfutureintensive developmentProject status: ReadytocommencePhasing: StagedTotal project cost $18mCouncil investment: $2mRequired investment:$16m
CBD revitalisation > Intervention C:
Multi-level carpark
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Civic Hall developmentTheredevelopmentoftheCivicHallsitehasbeenidentifiedasoneofthekeyprioritieswithintheBallaratCouncilPlan2013-17.TheaimofthisprojectistoprovideakeylinkagebetweentheSturtStreetandLydiardStreetprecinctsandthesoontobeupgradedArmstrongStreet,aswellastheRailwayStationprecinct,whichiscurrentlyundergoing a development visioning phase that is expected to result in the transformation of the site.
Keybenefits:TheCivicHall’scentralpositionwithintheCBDiscriticaltothefuturedevelopmentofthecity.Aninitialvisionfor‘TheHeartofBallaratProject’hasbeendevelopedandincludesthefollowingkeythemes:
• CommunityHub,featuring:Ahealthyenvironment;arts,cultureandentertainmentspaces;andGreenspace.
• EconomicBenefit,featuring:Avenuetoattractbiggerfunctionsandevents(upto3,000peoplestanding);cafesandretail;officespaceforbusiness;carparkingrelocation.
FundingfortheCivicHalldevelopmentislikelytoinvolveamixofprivate investors and government.
Current under utilisation of the precinct is harming
CBDgrowth
redeveloping the‘HeartofBallarat’
Project name: ‘HeartofBallarat’projectProject description: TransformationofakeyCBDsiteinto the‘HeartofBallarat’Project status: PlanningunderwayPhasing: StagedTotal project cost $18mCouncil investment: $8mRequired investment:$10m
CBD revitalisation > Intervention B:
Government services relocationAs part of Ballarat Council’s plans to revitalise Ballarat’sCBD,keyGovernmentdepartmentsandagencieswillbeencouragedtorelocatetotheinner-city.Suchare-locationwillassisttheCBDtobecomeamajorproviderof‘whitecollar’employmentandmetropolitan level services to the western region of Victoria. This will enhance Ballarat’s status as a commercial and cultural capital.
Keybenefits:RelocationofmajorStateGovernmentandcommercialbusinessheadquarters,employinginthevicinityof500people,will:• AssistthegrowthoftheCBD• Provideeconomicsupportfortheretailsector• Actasacatalystforpotentialmajorsiteredevelopment.
FocusAreas• Workingwithbusinessandinvestmentcommunitytoachieve
positive growth and change• Identifyinglocationswherelargescaleretailandoffice
development can occur.
CBD revitalisation > Intervention D:
Project name: Government services relocationProject description: Relocationofkeygovernment department to inner city location Project status: SubjecttoStatecommitmentPhasing: ImmediateCouncil investment: Support for selection of siteRequired investment:500jobsandtakeupof3rdparty tenancy
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Ballarat is the western region’s leading health service provider. It delivers health services for a region of more than 400,000 people. Ballarat is also a world leader in education provision. As the population increases and ages in the region, therewillbemorepressureonhealthresourcesand services. These pressures are also likely to crimp future institutional development in terms of gaining access to human capital.
Ballaratalreadyhasalarge,well-establishedhealthprecinctwithmajorinstitutionssuchasFederationUniversity,AustralianCatholicUniversity, clinical schools, UBTec, and numerous highqualitypublicandprivateschools.Butto cater for its expanding population, Ballarat Council must continue to grow its health care infrastructure and facilities. Ballarat’s health care and social assistance workforce increased from 5,225(census2006)to6,412(census2011).Thissector is expected to consolidate its position as astrategicexportsectorforBallarat,withjobsexpectedtoincreasebyabout4,700(+2.9%p.a.)between2006and2026.
Priority 4.
Health & educationThe need:Ballaratneedstocreateinnovativewaystodelivermorequalityhealthservicestotheregionalcommunityaswellasattracthigh-qualityhealthandeducationprofessionalstoliveandworkintheregion;
Morespecificallyitneedsto:
• Caterfortheexpectedincreaseindemandwithinthehealthandeducationsectorsinacoordinatedmanner;
• Developanintegratedplanforthedevelopmentoftheprecinctto guide future growth and expansion, and provide an attractive environmentforemployeesandusers;
• Satisfytheidentifiedneedtoattractnewresidentsfromhigh-valueprofessional,managerial,healthandeducationvocations;
• Createanidentifiablecityandregionalfocusforintegratedhealthcare facilities.
Key interventions A. Health and education precinct Master Plan:ABallaratCouncilMasterPlantocreateaunique,safeand‘living,recreatingandworking’precinct,whichwillembracethreelocalhealthcampuses, St John of God Hospital and the Lake Wendouree precinct, to meetpopulationchallenges,createjobsanddriveeconomicgrowth.
B. Co-working Hub:Ballarataimstobeattheforefrontoftheneweconomy,becominga destination for new creative industries. Ballarat Council aims to encouragetheinnovationsectorwithintheBallaratregiontobroadentheeconomicbaseandbuildcommunitydiversityandstrength.
C. Heath Infrastructure:Providingtherequiredhealthinfrastructuretodeliverservicestoaregion of 48.000 km2 and 400,000 people.
Precinctmasterplan
AformalassessmentoftheproposedHealthandEducationPrecinct(HEP)studiesfoundthatasuccessfuldevelopmentofaHEPprecinctcandelivermajorbenefits,including:• Creationofnewjobsinhealth,education,knowledge-intensiveindustriesandlocalservices;
• Newjobopportunitiesinarangeofareas,includingmedicalresearchers,clinicians,doctors,nursesandalliedhealthstaff;
• Improvementsinhealthoutcomesandbetterqualityhealthcare;• Developmentofacriticalmassofactivitiesinhealth,education,andassociatedrelatedbusinesses;
• Acatalysttogrownewinvestmentopportunitiesintheprecinctincluding health insurance, medical software, e-health, and well-beingfirms;
• ImprovedconnectivitybetweentheprecinctandtheCBD;• Increasingopportunitiesforurbanrevitalisationwithcapacitytoaccommodateadditionalresidents;
• Attractionofnewtalentedresearchers,educators,cliniciansandotherhealthspecialists;and
• Recognitionasahealthandmedicalresearchknowledgehub.
Health & education > Intervention A:
Project name: Health precinct masterplanProject description: Developanintegratedplantoguide future growth for the precinctProject status: ReadytocommencePhasing: ImmediateRequired investment:$0.3million
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
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In Ballarat there is the desire for co-working – and all the innovation-collaboration-creativity-comfort-healthitpromises.This co-working desire looks towards the new culture of work. The co-working movement is part of a shift to a new economy.
These trends have a strong impact on regional areas. Over the years, young people in places such as Ballarat have left the city in searchofbroaderprofessionalandpersonalopportunities.Morerecently, as manufacturing declines and the local service sector struggles with competition from offshoring, talent retention andeconomicdevelopmentbecomesignificantchallengesintheregional context.
Ballarat Council is seeking to attract and retain the co-working movement to its regional enterprises as part of its positioning as a visionary capital city.
Ballaratexperiencesanumberofsignificanthealthchallenges:
- an ageing population- high rates of smoking- high rates of cardiovascular disease and cancer- highburdenofdisease- shortageofGeneralPractitioners.
BallaratHealthServicesisthemajorreferralcentrefortheGrampiansRegionwhichcoversatotalof48,000squarekilometres.PatientsrequiringemergencytreatmentandelectivesurgeryarereferredfromhealthservicesthroughouttheRegionandbeyond.Duetoincreasingdemand,pressurehasmountedonservicesbasedwithinBallarat.
SignificantinvestmenthasbeenmadebytheVictorianGovernmenttoexpandtheservicesprovidedbyBallaratHealth.
Project name: Ballaratco-workinghubProject description: Establishmentoffirstco-working huboutsideofacapitalcityinAustraliaProject status: Business case completePhasing: ImmediateRequired investment:$500,000tofundinfrastructureand establishmentcostsviaRDIFfunds
Keyfocusareasandbenefits• AlleviatingpressuresonMelbourne’srapidurbanisation• Openingdoorstotheneweconomy• Attractingandfosteringnewcreativeindustries• ReducingBallarat’sandtheregionaleconomy’srelianceon
traditional industry sectors• AttractingandretainingyoungprofessionalsintheBallaratand
regional workforces• Introducingco-workingasaninnovativeworkforcemovement• Removalofthelimitationsofworkplacelocation• DistinguishingBallaratfromotherVictoriancapitalcitiesasa
creative work destination
KeyfocusareasandbenefitsAcute Care - $60m• RedevelopmentoftheOperatingTheatreSuiteincludingtheoutfitoftheshellintheNewDrummondBuilding:$20m
• DemolitionofSlossHouse/relocationoftheDialysisService:$20m• PaediatricWardRedevelopment:$5m• RedevelopmentofanexistingfacilitytoaccommodateaCo-locatedGPClinicandDiabetesService:$5m
• CardiovascularServiceExpansion:$10m Mental Health - $12m• RedevelopmentofaccommodationfortheChildandYouthMentalHealthServiceTeam:$4m
• RedevelopmentofSecureExtendedCareUnit:$8mAged Care - $66m• RedevelopmentofAgedCarefacilitiesStage1:$66m
Health & education > Intervention B:
Ballarat co-working hub
Project name: Health InfrastructureProject description: Deliveryofthemediumhealth infrastructure to support the regional health challengeProject status: ReadytocommencePhasing: 5-10yearsRequired investment:$138m
Health & education > Intervention C:
Health infrastructure
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Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Priority 5.
Productive resources
The need:WithBallarat’spopulationexpectedtogrowbyathirdby2030,Ballarat Council and the region are faced with a range of waste management, resource recovery and environmental challenges. These include a significant landfill capacity issue, lack of green waste processing facilities, the need to reduce methane emissions and offsettingcarbonemissionsbygeneratingrenewablepower.
UnderitsEnvironmentSustainabilityStrategy,BallaratCounciliscommitted to initiatives to reduce resource consumption and waste production.
Funding support is required to meet critical waste management
and energy requirements over the next 20 years
WastemanagementinVictoriaisanopportunity,notaburden.BallaratCouncilwantstoacceleratesolutionstowasteproblemsinpartnership with State Government, other councils within the Central Highlands region and the private sector.
In line with the Victorian Government’s new 30 year vision for an ‘integrated,state-widewastemanagementandresourcerecoveryinfrastructure’(GettingFullValue,2013),CouncilproposestousetheBallaratRegionalCapitalFundanddirectprocurementagreementsto support the commercialisation of the waste processing industry in WesternVictoria,inconjunctionwiththeprivatesector.
Ballarat Council will partner with other local councils within the region tointegratewasteplanningintoregionalgrowthplansandestablisha new framework for attracting market investment to this sector, particularly in areas that are under-capitalised.
Ballarat’sRegionalCapitalFundwillencourageinvestmentthroughgovernment co-investment, procurement arrangements and removal ofpotentialinvestmentobstacles.
Theoverallfocusofthisactivitywillbeon:
• improvingthestandardofinfrastructureanditsdevelopment;
• maximisingtheproductivevalueofresources,and
• creatingneworexpandedmarketsforrecycledproductsandmaterials in the region.
SupportingthiswillbetheVCAMMInnovationCentre,basedintheBallaratWestEmploymentZone(BWEZ).Ideallylocated,VCAMMwillsupport industry participants and advanced waste management and resourcerecoverythroughR&D,trial,commercialisationandmarketdeployment of high-end processes, materials and products.
VCAMMwillprovideacriticallinkbetweenestablishingemergingbio-wasteenergyharvestingtechnologiesandopportunitiesgeneratedbymanufacturing,universitiesandmanufacturing research industries
FundingandlegislativesupportisneededtosupportBallarat Council’s plans and meet the region’s critical waste managementandenergyrequirementsoverthenext20years.
Key interventionsIntervention A: Waste-to-energy commercialisation Undertake a waste-to-energy commercialisation process to undertake the necessary legislative, technical, expert, procurementandprojectmanagementsupportrequiredto advance the commercialisation of the waste processing industryinWesternVictoriaandincreasetheinflowofprivate investment into this sector. Intervention B: Waste-to-energy facilityProvisionofland(5ha)andfacilitywithintheBallaratWestEmploymentZonetodeliverthebusinesscase.
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Productive resources > Intervention A:
Waste-to-energy commercialisation
Productive resources > Intervention B:
Waste to energy facility
Project name: Waste-to-energy commercialisation processProject description: Undertake commercialisation of the waste processing industry in western VictoriaProject status: ReadytocommencePhasing: ImmediateRequired investment:$0.5m
Project name: Waste-to-energy facilityProject description: Construction of Waste to Energy FacilitybyprivatesectorProject status: ReadytocommencePhasing: 2 yearsCouncil investment: $3minrecurrentpaymentto establishedfacilityRequired investment:$2m
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Priority 6.
World-class events & cultureBallarat must continue to exploit its cultural assets and infrastructure, andworldclassevents,ifitistomaintainitspositionasamajortourismdestinationintheregion.AlreadyBallaratcontributessubstantiallytoregionaltourismintermsofemployment,hospitality,retail, outlets and cultural diversity. Strategically, Ballarat plans to consolidateitscapabilitiesasacentreforregionalsport,thearts,majoreventsandthefilmindustry.Thiswillmaximisebenefitstothelocal and Victorian economies.
The need:As the capital of Western Victoria there is a need to provide a capital city culture and events experience for visitors and residents alike. Ballarat’svisionformajoreventsandculturalactivitiesistoprovideasophisticatedandbroadofferingwhichisinlinewiththeexperienceavailableatanycomparablecapitalcityinAustralia.
To that end, Council and the events and cultural sectors have developed arangeofprojectswhichenablethedeliveryofourvision.
TheseprojectsbuilduponBallarat’screativecultureandhistory,andourproventrackrecordforhostingmajorsportingandculturalactivities.Thiscombinationofprojectsallowknownwinnersintheeventsareatobuiltupon,namelytheRacingprecinct,MADE,HMTandtheMajorEventsprecinct,whilealsointegratingnewprojectsthathaveemergedintheBallaratCBD.Thecommunity’svisionforBallarat is to provide a recurrent level of activity that acts a stimulus forourtourism,retail,hospitalityandeventssector,therebydrivingemploymentandeconomicsustainabilityaswellasprovidingakeylifestyle offering for our residents and greater western Victoria.
Events generate $147,000 for every 1,000 people who stay overnight, generating up to $2 million per event
A: Eureka precinct:Developmentofamulti-purposestadium,accommodating6,000spectators,withthecapacitytostageworld-classsportingandculturaleventssuchashostingAFLgamesandagricultural events. B: Racing precinct:TransformingBallarat’sracingindustrybycreatingaworld-classthoroughbredracingprecinct,withon-coursestablingand private development of special zoned land surrounding the race course. This will act as a catalyst for development ofwholetheprecinct,increaseeconomicoutputby$17million,andcreateanadditional25jobs.C: Major events attraction:Ballaratneedssupporttoattractandretainkeymajorevents. Currently the city hosts in excess of 40 regional and majoreventsannually.Thisprogramisasignificantdriveroftourism,andrequiresfurthersupporttoensurethatmajoreventsinBallaratcontinuetoevolve.D: Cultural institutions:HerMajesty’sTheatreisapremierregionalculturalinstitution and the oldest continuous operating theatre on Australia’smainland.Firstopeningitsdoorsin1875,HerMajesty’sTheatrenowrequiressignificantmaintenanceandpreservationworktomodernisethefacility,andenableit to successfully remain one of Australia’s most historic theatres, and performing arts centre.
BallaratalsoishometotheMuseumofAustralianDemocracyatEureka,aculturaldestinationofnationalsignificancerequiringongoinginvestmenttomaintaintherelevanceofitsexhibits.
Key interventions
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
Ballarat
:
Capital of
western Victoria
2. ECONOMICTRANSFORMATION
a. Ballarat Westb. Ballarat Tech Park
3. CBDREVITALISATION
4. HEALTH &EDUCATION
a. Railway precinctb. Civic Hallc. Multi-level carparkd. Govt services relocation
5. PRODUCTIVERESOURCES
6. WORLDCLASS EVENTS
& CULTURE
1. BALLARATREGIONAL
CAPITAL FUND
Waste-to-energycommercialisation
a. Eureka precinctb. Racing precinctc. Events attractiond. Cultural institutions
Local and state fundingpartnership
a. Precinct masterplanb. Co-working hubc. Health infrastructure
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World class events: Intervention A:
Eureka precinct
World class events: Intervention B:
Racing precinct
World class events: Intervention C:
Events attraction
Project name: Eureka precinctProject status: FeasibilityStudyandMasterPlanwith projectconsortiumPhasing: 2-3 years, staged developmentTotal project cost $37millionCouncil investment: Matchedfundingforfeasibility/masterplanRequired investment:$15m-Stadium(6,000people) $9m-BasketballandNetballcourts $8m-Integratedsportshouseand administrative facility $5m-Showgroundsupgrade
Project name: RacingprecinctProject status: FeasibilityStudyandMasterPlanwith projectconsortiumPhasing: ReadytocommenceTotal project cost $1.5millionCouncil investment: Matchedfundingforfeasibility/masterplanRequired investment:$0.5m-BallaratTurfClub $0.5m-RacingVictoria $0.5m-StateGovernment
World class events: Intervention D:
Cultural institutions
Project name: HerMajesty’spreservationproject
Project status: $0.3msecuredformasterplanning
Phasing: Next two years
Council investment: MasterPlanprocessRequired investment:$28mforfullredevelopment
Project name: MuseumofAustralianDemocracyatEureka
Project status: Centre fully operational
Phasing: Immediate
Council investment: $0.75mrecurrentRequired investment:$0.4mrecurrent
Project name: Events attraction fundProject status: OngoingPhasing: ImmediateCouncil investment: $1.5minannualeventsfundingRequired investment:$0.5minannualeventsfunding
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Ballarat
:
Capital of
Western
Victoria