Ballarat was proclaimed a city in 1871. Gong Gong dam was built in 1877 to alleviate flooding and to provide a permanent water supply. A direct railway to Melbourne was completed in December 1889. Many industries and workshops had been established as a result of manufacturing and servicing for the deep lead mining industry.
baLLArat waS proClaimED a ciTY in 1871. Gong Gong dAM waS BUilt in 1877 tO alLeviAte floodinG And to PRovIde a permaneNT wATeR suppLY. A dirECt railWay to MelBouRNE wAs compleTeD in dEcember 1889. many indUStRies and worKshoPs HaD beEn estABlisheD as A ReSult of manUFaCTuring anD sErViciNg fOr The Deep lead mIning iNdUstRy.