Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category

Nov 15
2014

How do I…

We recently received this request on our facebook page and wanted to share it. It’s so important that we all share all the information we have, to encourage one another, to  support one another, to help one another. The developers have years of knowledge, well so do we now… Hello Ballarat East Networkers, I wonder […]

Nov 6
2014

Revised design for Wilson Street

Dear Sir/Madam, Re: PLANNING APPLICATION NO: PLP/2014/255 THIRTY-FOUR (34) LOT SUBDIVISION AND REMOVAL OF NATIVE VEGETATION AND CREATION OF A DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE EASEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STORMWATER DRAINAGE REPORT 809 WILSON STREET, BALLARAT EAST VIC 3350 Please be advised of a recent change to the above application. AMENDED plans attached that increase the […]

Aug 9
2014

Wilson St déjà vu

Thank you for the myriad letters, emails, Facebook notifications and drop ins we got about this development. We would say welcome back, however we all know the hard work involved in fighting a development to ensure the community and the environment get a better result. What would our forebears say? Mine would say ‘hang tough’. […]

Jul 26
2014

On the Go

New eservice from the City of Ballarat. You can still use the other apps we have talked about here: http://ballarateast.online/snap-send-solve/ Just testing this with request for tree plantings in Fussell St! Please also test it so we can provide feedback, and share the message!! Council Writes: Yes indeed, there are quite a few 3rd party […]

Jul 10
2014

Know your street!

Often when developers move into the area they remain unaware of the history of a street, an area, a neighbourhood. Its our job to inform them until they listen! Here is a great resource for residents, new and old, to help you work out some of the heritage in your street… Federation University hosts a […]

Jun 23
2014

Help Shape our Water Future

HELP SHAPE OUR WATER FUTURE LIVING BALLARAT PROJECT Communities and individuals in the Ballarat and region are now invited to have their say on the consultation draft. The consultation period runs from Tuesday 3 June 2014 to Friday 18 July 2014. The local project board invites you to download the consultation draft and make a […]

Jun 21
2014

Add a tree or three

A reminder to add some trees from the East to the Significant Tree Register. http://ballarateast.online/topics/resources/exceptional-tree-register/ All residents are invited to nominate public and private trees in the City of Ballarat to the Register. Nomination forms are available at The Phoenix, Armstrong Street South, Nominations for the initial Register are open from Thursday 1 May to Monday 30 June, […]

Jun 21
2014

Ballarat East Allotment Maps now Online

Great news for map lovers, heritage lovers and East lovers… and a great reason to loose a few hours ‘looking at stuff’… Thanks to the residents and friends who drew our attention to this, especially Edith & Amy! We are excited to announce that PROV (Public Records Office Victoria) the Ballarat and Ballarat East Town […]

Jun 16
2014

Exceptional Trees from Gladys

It is SO GREAT when we get emails with information to share. Gladys was been wandering the east looking for trees to add to the Register of Exceptional Trees. We want a heap in from the East. First submissions due by the end of this month. Click here for more info: http://ballarateast.online/topics/resources/exceptional-tree-register/ And the details: All […]

May 24
2014

Exceptional Tree Register

You have already heard about this great initiative, right here. This is our chance to tie a yellow ribbon around each of our trees… The forms are really very simple. Please take some time to help protect the very thing that makes our area so beautiful. The trees. Just to make it easy for you […]

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