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G A L L E R Y H O M E ST H E A R T O F L I V I N G

I N T R O D U C I N G T H E C I T Y O F B A L L A R A T

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Sanctuary Cove, Marine Village

Gallery Homes Head Office, QLD

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Gallery Homes creates unique living spaces designed specifically

to suit the lifestyles’ of our clients with a custom design suited to

each individual home site.

Our long standing relationships with Australia’s biggest land developers ensures

that when you invest with Gallery Homes it will be in a location second to none.

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A B O U T G A L L E R Y

G A L L E R Y H O M E SA b o u t U s

5km

Ballarat

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30km

15km

Welcome to Ballarat, Victoria’s 3rd largest city after

Melbourne & Geelong where in excess of 150,000 people

call home. Positioned with direct access to Melbourne

CBD and flawless connections to some of Victoria’s best

education, entertainment and lifestyle choices.. B A L L A R AT

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M 8 M O T O R W A Y

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C R O S S S T A T I O N M E L B O U R N E

Skipton

G A L L E R Y H O M E SB a l l a r a t L o c a t i o n

Creswick

Smythesdale

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G A L L E R Y H O M E SM e l b o u r n e

M E L B O U R N E S O U T H B A N K A N D S O U T H W H A R FCross the fascinating Sandridge Bridge over the Yarra River and disappear

amid the striking public art, restaurants and bars at Southbank. South

Wharf brings new meaning to the humble shed, with the loving restored

heritage sheds now housing a selection of diverse bars, restaurants and

cafes that all share beautiful waterside views.

A R T S P R E C I N C T When you’ve exhausted the drinking dens, subterranean

restaurants and witty street art of Melbourne’s laneways, what

else is there to do but go up?

The city’s Curtin House and Nicholas Building have been

characterised as vertical laneways, boasting the requisite

boutiques, bars and eateries, but both adding distinctly quirky

stamps to the scene.

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C E N T R E P L A C E & D E G R A V E S S T R E E TWander through the CBD, idle the afternoon away by the

bluestone cobbles at a Degraves Street or Centre Place cafe and

become part of a Melbourne postcard scene.

S P O R T S P R E C I N C TSee at least one match at the Melbourne

Cricket Ground (MCG) or catch a game of

Australian Rules football (AFL). Alternatively,

spend summer in the stands cheering on the

cricketing nations playing for honours in the

legendary Boxing Day Test.

Catch the annual Australian Open at

Melbourne Park in January, with stars bashing

balls on Rod Laver and Margaret Court arenas.

Cheer on one and all at rectangular AAMI

Park, where you could see Melbourne Storm,

members of the National Rugby League (NRL),

Rugby Union team Melbourne Rebels, or

Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Heart, the

city’s A League soccer team and their rivals.


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D O C K L A N D SThe myriad public artworks make for an inspiring breadcrumb trail on a

stroll around the Docklands, where there’s something for everyone from

foodies to footy fans, excited kids and shoppers with eyes for a bargain.

There’s a smorgasbord of dining options at Newquay, Victoria Harbour and

Waterfront City, tucked in beneath luxury apartments, lining the marina

and scattered around the office buildings.

C H I N A T O W N Step through the grand red gates of Melbourne’s Chinatown

and enter a whole new world of Asian cuisine, karaoke, cocktail

bars and hip fashion boutiques.

Explore the strip of nineteenth century buildings between

Swanston and Spring streets on Little Bourke Street – Australia’s

oldest Chinatown.

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G A L L E R Y H O M E SC a r o l i n e S p r i n g s

C A R O L I N E S P R I N G SSince its humble beginning, Caroline Springs has become

an award-winning 800ha community. Wide open spaces,

beautiful parks, an abundance of playing fields, expanses

of sparkling water and countless facilities for education,

shopping and community activities have put this unique

address in a class of its own.

• CS Square Shopping Facilities

• 25kms West of Melbourne CBD

• Fast-Growing Suburb

• $40 Million 5 Star WestWaters Hotel

• Kororoit Creek runs through the suburb

• Excelent Access to Western Freeway

• Local health services in the Town Centre

include Active Medical Centre, Modern

Medical Health Clinic and Life Physiotherapy.

Award-winning 800ha community

The bustling heart of the address the $883million Town Centre offers a

wide range of places to shop, eat, work and play, all in a vibrant, friendly

atmosphere. Plus, with ten schools nearby, there are learning opportunities

from the picture book to the textbook. Meanwhile, twisting hike and bike trails,

shimmering waterways and lakes, lush parks and over 120ha of open space

make it effortless to stay healthy or just relax and unwind.

G A L L E R Y H O M E SW I L L I A M S T O W N

W I L L I A M S T O W N B Y T H E W A T E RWilliamstown is located at the mouth of the Yarra River

where it enters Hobsons Bay and Port Phillip, south-west

of the Melbourne city centre.

Originally Melbourne’s first sea port, Williamstown has

developed from what was a neglected industrialised

centre into a popular and fashionable maritime village.

Put Melbourne in perspective with the stunning city views from historic Williamstown by the water, just

minutes from the CBD and offering the best of bayside with a western edge. Sit back and relax in a cafe or bar

along the Williamstown foreshore, explore the diverse range of arts, crafts and other speciality shops around

historic Nelson Place. Wander through the monthly Craft Market and dine out in the waterfront eateries

housed in the beautifully restored old buildings with photogenic views of the city skyline.

Popular and fashionable maritime village

Established in 1837 as Melbourne’s first port

Scenic views of Melbourne’s city skyline

Williamstown

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B A L L A R A TS u b u r b O v e r v i e w

Melbourne - 95 min drive

Ballarat Population BreakdownBallarat LGA people 157,485

Median age : 42 with 48.8% Male & 51.2% female

Median families 40,141 with av. children per family is two

Ballarat

Geelong - 85 min drive

4km

6km

Ballarat school facilities are not only some of the best in the state but the

best in the country: Clarendon college has achieved a fine academic record

over the last ten years and based on VCE exam results and NAPLAN data they

have been consistently the highest-performing regional school in Victoria and

at a national level. In 2014 as the 5th oldest private school in Victoria they

proudly celebrated 150 years of providing high quality education

B A L L A R A TE d u c a t i o n

Ballarat Christian College 8 min drive

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Ballarat Grammar School 9 min drive

Ballarat Clarendon College 5 min drive

CBD

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2km

B A L L A R A TM e d i c a l

Ballarat and the surrounding area includes

both public and private hospitals including the

well-known private facility with St John of God

Ballarat Hospital offering you and your families

all they could ever need.

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CBD

Ballarat Health Sevices

St John of God Ballarat

Melbourne - 95 min drive

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B A L L A R A T L e i s u r e

Ballarat Wildlife Park - 8 min drive

The City of Ballarat has some

incredible attractions and plays host

to a huge number of events and

festivals throughout the year which

celebrate the best of the region.

Ballarat has a rich culture of the arts

and is home of the oldest regional

art gallery in Australia.

BallaratCBD

Ballarat Botanical Gardens7 min drive

Lake Wendouree4 min drive

Sovereign Hill - Gold Museum

Kryal Castle - 15 min driveBallarat Golf Club

The Golfers Lounge

Mount Xavier Golf Course

Midlands Golf Club

Ballarat Heritage & Arts Centre

4km

6km

B A L L A R A TT r a n s p o r t

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Legend

Train Station

Train Line

Freeway

Bacchus Marsh Station

Ballarat is a vibrant community that provides

connectivity to the City’s best entertainment and

lifestyle choices along with easy acess to what

Melbourne has to offer.

Melbourne - 95 min driveBallarat Train Station

Short Walk

M8 Motorway

BallaratCBD

Ballan station

Geelong - 85 min drive

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B A L L A R A TA n n e x t u r e

BALLARAT REGIONAL CAPITAL PLAN

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Ballarat

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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

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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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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

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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 worldclass 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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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.

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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

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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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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

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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:

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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

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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:

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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.

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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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