Letters to the Editor

Updated May 13 2016 - 1:00pm, first published 10:47am

Still room for ideas

Like most Ballarat residents, l have followed the saga of the Civic Hall for years. I have attended community meetings, commented on proposed plans, read the many letters and Civic Hall articles in the Courier. Initially I was "a save the civic hall person". I just cannot see the logic of spending millions of dollars on one space when Ballarat is crying out for development on every corner, nor do I support the high density living concept. To all the vocal minority, who want to save the Civic Hall, and those who propose to the fill the space with as much as possible for high density living, take a moment and dwell on the town square concept; even if too late to realise. A welcoming relaxing "green city space" for locals and visitors; a city square where we can present and promote our community life and heritage. Ballarat has the beautiful Lake Wendouree and exceptional Botanic Gardens. A town or civic square could complement and further add to our list of great spaces, plus adding to leisure facilities available to Ballarat residents and visitors. It would provide a venue for more community city activity, and be a tourist draw card.The idea just gets better as I reflect on all the great town squares I have visited both in Australia and overseas.

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