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Shire blocks permits; frustrated at state interference
Corangamite Shire Council has voted to uphold its planning laws despite community support for two permits for new homes that it rejected this week.
Velodrome due for January
Colac’s redeveloped velodrome is overdue but not over budget, council discussions reveal.
Grants set to open
Councils and community organisations can apply next month for round five of the Federal Building Better Regions Fund.
RSL waiting on opening advice
Colac’s RSL could soon be able to confirm an opening date.
Active future planned
Corangamite Shire Council is developing a 10-year master plan for the future of its 17 recreation reserves.
Resident calls for traffic revamp
A Colac resident and Colac Otway Shire Council’s boss have raised concerns about traffic safety at a new 7-11 convenience store on Colac’s Murray Street, with the resident calling for a broader revamp at the precinct.
Barwon Water plans big building blitz
Barwon Water plans to pump $469 million into capital works projects over the next five years to meet future growth and development.
Boardwalk not included in plans
There needs to be more analysis and more funding need to happen before a boardwalk can link Apollo Bay’s foreshore and harbour precinct, Colac Otway Shire Council says.