Laura Gramss Laura Gramss

GBAC meets with the Minister for Planning

On Wednesday, August 21, the GBAC committee welcomed The Hon Sonya Kilkenny, Minister for Planning, to Ballarat Town Hall to discuss the new Plan for Victoria. GBAC members were also pleased to have Local Members Ms Michael Settle and Ms Juliana Addison, in attendance to support their electorates. 

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Lucy Gilbert Lucy Gilbert

Paving the Way for a Future Proof Transport Network

The Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils (GBAC) welcomes the State Government’s announcement of $60,000 from the Flexible Local Transport Solutions Program to go towards the development of a Strategic Transport Assessment. GBAC will commit a further $60,000 towards the strategy, taking the total value to $120,000.

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Lucy Gilbert Lucy Gilbert

GBAC meets with Minister for Regional Development 

Minister for Regional Development, The Hon Gayle Tierney has met with GBAC members to share her vision for Regional Victoria. The meeting, held at Ballarat Town Hall in June, provided an opportunity for the alliance to share with the Minister the current challenges facing the region and provide further insight into how GBAC provides a unique opportunity for government to consider solutions that generate regional and rural outcomes.

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Lucy Gilbert Lucy Gilbert

GBAC Committee meets with state members 

Future growth, transport, digital connectivity and other regional priorities were on the table as Greater Ballarat Alliance of Councils (GBAC) Mayors and CEOs met with Member for Eureka Michaela Settle and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett.

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