The Committee for Ballarat began its annual process yesterday to generate discussion among its members of what they see as the main issues facing the city and the region.

In six months, the committee will decide which ideas will become projects, and it will begin lobbying for action.

About 35 members have put forward their ideas, while a survey will be emailed to other members seeking their input.

Committee for Ballarat chief executive officer Doug Lloyd said responses would be collated in early April before a panel would discuss them at the committee's Round Table Dinner on April 13.

A final action plan will be devised in June.

The committee has previously lobbied on issues, including Ballarat's water security and developing the Ballarat West Growth Zone.

Mr Lloyd said the committee had renewed its focus on the Ballarat West project, to look at issues of health, wellbeing and social inclusion.

He said the projects selected took a three-year view and were updated annually.

"Our members are quite determined about doing something," he said.

New ideas put forward include developing Victoria Park into an Albert Park-like precinct (without the grand prix).

The committee also discussed improving car parking and traffic flow around Ballarat's hospital precinct.

It wants the precinct to be more attractive to professionals and new health-care services, taking advantage of its Lake Wendouree location.