Igniting Opportunities, Fueling Growth

Nestled in the heart of Ballarat's aspirations, the Ballarat West Employment Zone (BWEZ) emerges as the beacon of economic prosperity and job creation for the forthcoming two decades.

A Tapestry of Transformation

The BWEZ initiative is set to breathe new life into surplus Crown land, sculpting a dynamic landscape for industrial, commercial, logistics, wholesale, and even residential domains. This transformative canvas serves as an incubator for employment growth not just within Ballarat but extending its wings to embrace the entire region.

A Nexus of Connectivity: The Intermodal Freight Hub

At the heart of BWEZ's potential stands the Intermodal Freight Hub, an infrastructure masterpiece that binds together roads, rails, and ports, amplifying connectivity to unprecedented levels.

A Showcase of Possibilities: Industrial Land Awaits

BWEZ unfolds its story in a series of strategic acts:

Gateway Precinct: The spotlight turns on the Gateway Precinct, inviting expressions of interest to secure a stake in approximately 14.84 hectares of prime industrial land at the entrance to BWEZ's commercial epicenter. With commanding street frontages and visibility from the newly completed adjoining ring road, this opportunity is nothing short of an investment gem.

Stage 1 & 1B: A tale of achievement is penned as Stage 1 & 1B have already taken shape, housing a diverse range of industrial enterprises across 23 individual lots.

Stage 2: As the curtains rise on the next chapter, Stage 2 steps forward, poised north of Airport Road. With lots that grace Ballarat Airport's perimeter, it's a haven tailor-made for aviation enterprises. Although expressions of interest for Stage 2 have concluded, the story continues with airside lots still available. Development Victoria extends an invitation to aviation-focused businesses, capitalizing on the proximity to the rejuvenated runway. An information treasure trove awaits on the resources page.

Stage 3: A narrative woven in two parts, Stage 3 evolves through Lots 1 and 2, which have concluded their expression of interest phase. Simultaneously, the plot thickens with an Expression of Interest for 10 hectares in Stage 3B, envisioning a Circular Economy Precinct, a testament to sustainability.

Crafting Sustainability: The Circular Economy

Central to BWEZ's ethos is the Circular Economy Precinct within Stage 3B. This chapter champions the reduction of environmental footprints through mindful production and consumption, extending product life cycles, conserving resources, and minimizing waste.

Gateway to Progress: Expressions of Interest

Development Victoria unfurls an opportunity of magnitude, inviting expressions of interest for the Gateway Precinct. This canvas, spanning approximately 14.84 hectares, greets visitors at the threshold of BWEZ, adorned with three prominent street frontages and visibility from the newly constructed adjoining ring road. To seize this prospect, businesses must demonstrate capability, capacity, alignment with policy goals, and a vision for future development. This chapter in the story runs until August's end in 2023, inviting all to be part of the progress.

Pioneering Sustainability: Stage 3B's Call

Stage 3B embarks on its journey, extending an invitation to businesses seeking to establish a Circular Economy Precinct. Through an Expression of Interest process, businesses are called upon to align with circular principles, showing how they operate within this sustainable framework. The stage is set for land to become available in late 2024, a tale of progress and sustainability.

Sculpting a Circular Future: City of Ballarat's Vision

Parallel to BWEZ's Expression of Interest, the City of Ballarat extends its call for expressions of interest to divert waste from landfill, embracing the vision of a fully circular economy by 2050. This chorus harmonizes seamlessly with BWEZ's core principles.

Embracing the Future: Stage 4's Invitation

Development Victoria opens its doors to expressions of interest for all land in Stage 4. This chapter unveils a tapestry of mostly 1 to 2-hectare lots, alongside a 13.5-hectare super lot. Poised for connectivity to the Ballarat Link Road and proximity to the main entrance of Ballarat Airport, these parcels offer a canvas for growth and innovation.

Architecting Innovation: Ballarat West Employment Zone

A gem of innovation, BWEZ rests adjacent to the Ballarat airfield and a mere 10 minutes west of Ballarat CBD.

Guidelines for Excellence: Shaping the Future

BWEZ's march toward excellence is guided by meticulously prepared Design Guidelines. These guidelines pave a path for landscapes, frontages, sustainability, and design harmony.

Navigating Excellence: The Journey through Guidelines

The Urban Design and Landscape Guidelines are a map to excellence, unraveling across seven parts:

Universal Provisions
Tailored Solutions
Crafted Landscapes
Frontlines Redefined
Unveiling Signatures
Sustaining Tomorrow
Pathways to Success
An Embodiment of Design: Living the Guidelines

Within these guidelines, aspirations, and necessities dance in unison, framed by illustrations that breathe life into designs.

Plotting the Course: Application Essentials

Submission pathways embrace both electronic and hardcopy formats. Essential components encompass certificates, plans, elevations, schedules, and more.

Guiding Light: Connecting with the Source

For queries echoing through the tapestry of guidelines and compliance, a beacon resides at the City of Ballarat – a call to 03 5320 5107 will illuminate the way.

In a symphony of vision, innovation, and sustainability, the Ballarat West Employment Zone marks a trail toward a prosperous future.