Budget
State budget a mixed bag
Schools at Colac and Winchelsea have received funding under the State Government’s new budget.
Budget includes millions for Winchelsea, Lorne
Surf Coast Shire Council has released its draft 2025-26 budget for community feedback, with significant funding allocations for Winchelsea.
Draft prioritises renewal
Colac Otway residents will face a three-per-cent rate rise under the council’s draft 25-26 budget, but the council is still almost $4 million short to cover its spending.
Budget adjustment will give two trucks
Colac Otway Shire Council will spend almost $800,000 on two heavy vehicle trucks for its services and operations teams, an increase of more than 20 per cent of the original budget.
Corangamite focuses budget spend on roads
Corangamite Shire Council will spend almost $10 million on roads in the coming year, with a $3.79-milion budget surplus and 3.5-per-cent rate rise.
RATES GOING UP: Colac Otway draft budget predicts $2-million deficit
Colac Otway Shire ratepayers are facing a 3.5-per-cent rate rise under the council’s draft 2023-24 budget.
Surf Coast plans 3.5 per cent rate rise
Surf Coast residents can expect their rates to rise 3.5 per cent this year under the council’s draft budget, which also outlines $36.4 million in capital spending and an operating deficit of $18.3 million.
$3-million budget turnaround
Corangamite Shire Council finished the financial year with a $6.87-million surplus, but councillors have warned against thinking the council is swimming in cash.
