Ballarat Saleyards

To enable a variety of future uses, the site requires remediation due to its historic use as a livestock saleyards and rail siding.

The site is predominantly vacant land, except for historic structures associated with its use as a stockyard; a selling pavilion, administration building and stock pens.

These historic structures will permanently remain on-site.

A voluntary Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) has been approved by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation for the site and works will be subject to management conditions.

Heritage Victoria and the appointed archaeologist will oversee future works and management of the sites listed on the Victorian Heritage Inventory.

The site is Crown Land. Development Victoria is the land manager.

Detailed Site investigations are due to commence in late 2024 ahead of remediation in 2025. Remediation may take up to 12 months, subject to site conditions.

Unlocking the former Ballarat saleyards could offer a new employment precinct and long-term transition to future housing opportunities for the Ballarat community.

The City of Ballarat with the support of Development Victoria is undertaking strategic planning to guide the future use of the site and the broader precinct.

The City of Ballarat with the support of Development Victoria is undertaking strategic planning to guide the future use of the site and the precinct.

The local community and City of Ballarat will be kept well informed ahead of any planned remediation activities.

The City of Ballarat has previously undertaken community consultation regarding the future of the Ballarat Saleyards and will undertake further consultation as part of the Strategic Planning for the precinct.

The City of Ballarat will undertake further consultation as part of the Strategic Planning for the precinct.