City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Tom Madden

Delacombe Ward

Tom Madden

Occupation: Regional Development Coordinator. Resides: Delacombe

How long have you lived in your ward?

Approximately two years.

Community involvement: Deputy Chair of the WestVic Academy of Sport. Member of the Rotary Club of Wendouree Breakfast. Owner of Hullabaloo Events, a company established to run the Obsidian Dark Beer Festival which ran for the first time in 2024 and showcased Ballarat’s breweries and distilleries to a broader audience.

Associated with a political party or movement?

No.

Preferencing: I do not have a preference arrangement in place.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support?: I am funding my campaign personally.

Three most important issues in your ward?

Roads… Not just in improved maintenance and long-term solutions to minimise repeat damage/wear on our roads, but also addressing the safety concerns that exist… Waste Management… We have an opportunity to be leader in our waste management practices and pursue innovative and sustainable approaches that make waste concerns a thing of the past for ratepayers. Public transport accessibility for all residents, particularly our growth areas with limited or no service…