Here is an update from people working to change the location of the Telstra Monopole planned for Eureka Street. It’s worth saying that a pole could become a tower. It’s worth saying its not to late to have an input into the outcome. This increased usage is due no doubt to the level of over […]
Yes indeed there is, and he goes by the name of Dr Blake, the fabulous tele show shot here in Ballarat. Check it out here: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/doctorblake/
This from our correspondent within the Orphanage site team… The Historic and social significant site is heritage with Heart! Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) today (17 October 2014) Direction Hearing A small group of former residents made their way to Melbourne to attend the VCAT meeting, also the council defense and developers lawyers were […]
With so much development going on, its impacts are being felt in our streets, neighbourhoods and skies… Yes I said skies. Have you noticed that new developments (in already settled areas) are adding footpaths, lights and no trees? Residents in Fussell Street have reported new street lighting, and council officers have confirmed that a new […]
Loving the East’s wildlife? Send us your pics! These are from Erin McCuskey.
The telecommunications tower, or monopole, proposed for Eureka Street has received 29 objections. Council is providing a mediation session with the developers to discuss the issue. Tuesday 21st October 5.15pm at the Ballarat Town Hall RSVP: jadeerwin@ballarat.vic.gov.au or 5320 5827 You can still make a submission on this issue.
This just in from the folks fighting demolition of the old Orphanage site in Victoria St. You can read all the background here: http://ballarateast.online/topics/dev/victoria-st-old-orphanage-site/ “Good morning BE Net I have attached the VCAT notice for 200, 200A, 200B Victoria Street Ballarat East . The Ballarat Council, Former Residents and other parties are heading back […]
Recently the council approved the proposed development at 628 Wilson Street. HOWEVER with 23 conditions plus notes. Is it just me or if a proposed development needs THAT many conditions to comply with MINIMUM standards we are looking at a bad development? The community will be keeping a close eye on this one with the […]
The yellow sign is up. Thanks to our local eagle eyes! Here are the details: APP NUMBER: PLP/2014/594 ADDRESS: 328 Eureka Street Ballarat East FOR: Construction of a telecommunications facility SUBMISSIONS DUE: 7/10/2014 LINK TO eSERVICES: https://eservices.ballarat.vic.gov.au And here is how to use eServices: http://ballarateast.online/fingers-do-the-walking-for-ballarat-east/ You have time to get a submission in about this. […]
Thanks to the Cody family over at our facebook page for these great pics… https://www.facebook.com/ballarateast.net Koala sightings (details and photos) can be added to the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) map at https://www.savethekoala.com/node/97/done?sid=9445