How will the local environment and wildlife be protected?

Burrumbeet Creek 

The Burrumbeet Creek is identified as a key environmental feature of the area. The Burrumbeet Creek will be protected in the precinct and will be used as a key feature that be enjoyed by the community. Five new wetlands are proposed to appropriately treat and manage stormwater runoff from the PSP before reaching the Burrumbeet Creek.

Ballarat Town Commons  

The Ballarat Town Commons is recognised as an important community and environmental asset. It will remain protected and is not being proposed to be redeveloped as part of the Ballarat North PSP.

Mount Rowan 

Mount Rowan is a significant landmark and represents the cultural history of the Wadawurrung people, integrating elements of intangible and tangible cultural heritage. Mount Rowan is labelled as ‘regional open space’ in the PSP and will be protected from development.