Comments for Ballarat Heritage Watch

Comment on Membership Enquiries by heritagewatch

heritagewatch — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:21 +0000

Civic Hall Public Meeting Sunday 18 September 2011, organised by Ballarat Ratepayers and Residents Association, sent a resounding message to the Ballarat City Council that the ratepayers of Ballarat aer deeply unhappy about the Civic Hall development proposal.

There is a strong move to save the Civic Hall as a cultural and arts facility for the people. Join the ‘Ballarat Civic Hall’ site on facebook.

Comment on Civic Hall progress by Merle Hathaway

Merle Hathaway — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:49:15 +0000

I can’t believe that Ballarat Council would even consider demolishing Ballarat’s only large scale, flat-floor venue, which can seat 1,500 people. No other hall or theatre can do that. Even small country towns have venues for holding large events such as balls, trade shows, rock concerts, symphony orchestras etc. These are vital in bringing people together.

Do these events even happen in Ballarat these days? Is that why there are so many kids roaming the streets at night and, sadly, such an observable lack of community spirit and cohesion?

The Civic Hall provided a grand venue for all sorts of events. It was paid for by us (well, my parents actually!) It should not be demolished for yet another set of Council offices. Council should expand where it already is, not waste our money on removing a vital community facility. (And yes, the acoustics need fixing – but sound engineers can do that today).

Comment on About Ballarat Heritage Watch by liz sheedy

liz sheedy — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:30:32 +0000

dot point 3 of Aims may need review: eg from …..”well considered development”….to “….promote development that does not detract from the heritage fabric – structures, infrastructure, streetscapes and vista’s in/of the municipality.”