Why has the Ballarat North PSP been split into a core and expanded area?

The Ballarat North precinct is split into two keys portions: the ‘core area’ and ‘expanded area’. 

The area that has been rezoned is referred to as the ‘core area’ and was identified through the Ballarat Long Term Growth Options Investigation Paper, 2018, which assessed the area as being largely available for development, subject to a PSP. The unzoned area to the north is referred to as the ‘expanded area’ of the precinct and was identified later, following Council’s public consultation on the Long Term Growth Options Investigation Paper. 

The Ballarat North PSP will proceed focusing only on the area referred to as the core area. The expanded area will remain in the farming zone until additional greenfield land is needed. However, it is expected that the expanded area will become a growth front for future potential development.

A map displaying the Ballarat North core and expanded areas