August 25th, 2023Lookout: Ballarat’s Bridge Mall is changing
A total 1600 named pavers are being removed for safe keeping and will be re-laid in the new Grenville Street gardens as work on Ballarat’s Bridge Mall redevelopment project progresses.
The pavers feature the names of community members who made donations towards the playground when the mall was developed in 1981.The Bridge Mall redevelopment is a key project of the Bakery Hill Urban Renewal Plan.
Construction works started in recent months with the redevelopment is expected to be completed mid-2024.
The Bakery Hill Urban Renewal Plan is the first step in revitalising the Ballarat CBD and aims to restore the Bridge Mall to a vibrant destination for shoppers, diners, residents and visitors.
Fully-funded by the City of Ballarat, the $18.6 million redevelopment features a landscaped entry into the mall, a shared streetscape with one-way, low speed vehicle access and a dynamic new play space.
The redevelopment also includes a portal to the Yarrowee River flowing beneath the mall, smart street lighting and projections, limited parking and better access for people of all abilities.
July 25th, 2023An afternon soiree with Klemantyne
Fans of strings music will be well pleased to see that Ballarat-based Klemantyne Ensemble have a few performances in the Daylesford-Ballarat region on their agenda.
This Sunday July 30 at 2.30pm they’representing an afternoon soiree, ‘Regency’in the Ballroom at The Grand Ballarat – a mix of baroque and modern melodies which ensemble members say will probably “transport both your heart and imagination back to another era”.
Nicci Dellar – leader of Klemantyne: “This advertised concert is a blend of Baroque music, some well known works eg, The Four Seasons, and then a big contrast to more modern works.
“We have named the concert “Regency” but it is also a little “Bridgerton” influenced… which is also suited to The Grand, Ballroom Venue.”
And there’s more in store for this local group of talented musicians with dates at Maldon, Creswick and Daylesford all on their program ahead.
“Our concert Number 2, is on Saturday 5th August in Maldon at Holy Trinity Church,” Nicci says.
“This is a Baroque concert, which will tie in with the Maldon Gothic festival.
“Concert Number 3, is at the Creswick Woollen Mill on Sunday 15th October… Stay tuned more to come.
“And finally, concert Number 4 is on Saturday 28th October, back again at the Christchurch in Daylesford. We are hoping to have our lovely Harpist coming out from Italy. (That’s) not yet confirmed though.”