Uniting Communities, Driving Progress

Welcome to GBAC

The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils (GBAC) is an alliance of six forward-thinking councils with a common goal: to ensure our communities receive the services and infrastructure we need to grow and prosper. We’re focused on uniting our voices to tackle common issues and advocate for meaningful change across our region. 

What are our priorities?

  • Our transport objectives include:

    Expanded and improved bus and train services

    Upgraded roads

    More efficient freight routes

  • Our growth objectives include:

    Attracting new social and affordable housing

    Initiating planning law reform

    Securing more supporting infrastructure

  • Our digital connectivity objectives include:

    Ensuring mobile broadband coverage is equal to metropolitan areas and able to withstand emergencies

Who we are

GBAC replaces Central Highlands Councils of Victoria and is a group of six rural and regional councils from in and around Ballarat.