In 2018, the City of Ballarat and the Cardigan Village Community worked together to develop the Cardigan Village Township Plan. The development of the Plan identified the Cardigan Village Reserve upgrade as an action item. We asked you what was important, what you loved, what was important to keep and what a vision of the future could be.



The upgrade of the Cardigan Village Reserve has been identified in the 2024/25 City of Ballarat budget, and combined with this, Cardigan Village was successful in securing a Tiny Towns Grant specifically for a playground upgrade.

The proposed project will look to renew the existing play areas and provide additional infrastructure and landscaping to this local reserve. The space will aim to offer a range of inspiring and engaging elements for its users to be guided by the Cardigan Village community.

The Cardigan Village Reserve Upgrade will provide open spaces, connections through paths, an improved play space area, passive recreation opportunities and landscaping to improve biodiversity in the area.

How to get involved

  • Complete the online survey below for adults, youth and children.
  • Attend the Community Day at Cardigan Village Reserve for a free BBQ and chat with our staff.
  • Contact the Community Development Officer to chat about your thoughts and ideas.

Cardigan Village Reserve

Below is the site plan of the area identified for the reserve upgrade. Please share your thoughts in relation to the area identified in the map below.

Area plan of Cardigan Village Reserve

We want to hear from EVERYONE!

Fill out the survey below to give us a good understanding of what elements are currently used at Cardigan Village Reserve and what elements you would like to see. Please assist younger people to fill out their survey also, allowing us to hear from a range of voices.

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