I am incredibly disappointed to see once again, a Melbourne firm awarded a major tender for works in Ballarat.

This time it's the revamp of the Bridge Mall precinct.

With so much talent in this town, why do we continually seem to overlook the locals?

ORIGINAL STORY: Designer announced for Bridge Mall transformation

One company in particular comes to mind. In 2019, David Sexton, of Ballarat Building Design, won the Ballarat Heritage and Design Mayoral Award for his concept for Norwich Plaza.

The design is beautiful and I for one would love to see the concept expanded or at least considered in the redevelopment of the mall.

We are constantly implored to shop locally; sadly this doesn't seem to apply to the City of Ballarat.

Maree Harrison, Nerrina