The Ballarat City Council has formally approved phase one of this project. We are currently looking for vendors as launch partners with a particular focus on long term resident food or coffee vendors and social enterprise groups. Click to learn more about what we are looking for.
Although permits have been finally granted, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. However, flowers can blossom in the strangest places if they’re given enough love. Learn more about how this concept came about, what’s been the hold up, what the plans are for the future and how you can support the project.
A hub for small businesses, fostering collaboration and support.
Purpose-built food truck spaces with power, water, waste management and toilets
In-house promotion to drive foot traffic and boost vendor visibility.
Prime spot near Ballarat Central, key trails, and high foot traffic areas.
Located at Peel St N & Rowe St, Black Hill, Common Garage is just a short walk from Ballarat Central Train Station and Bridge St Mall. Positioned at the crossroads of major trails like the Eureka Trail, Great Dividing Trail, and soon the Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail extension, it’s the perfect stop for commuters, shoppers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Then we’d love to know what food you’d like to see visit Ballarat! Drop us your name, email and the two cuisines you’d love to see, and we’ll do our best to bring the most popular suggestions to town. We’ll slip into your inbox with updates from time to time too.
