Building
Change for building permits
Colac Otway Shire Council’s building inspectors will keep processing existing building permit applications, despite moves to close the service.
Building companies face dip in demand
Colac’s construction companies say government investment in the sector will be critical to avoid a multi-billion-dollar pitfall in new projects in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
BEST BUILDER: Apprentice claims state honour
AN AWARD-WINNING Apollo Bay apprentice carpenter says the best part of his job is seeing the results at the end of each day.
REBUILD BLOW: Extra building red tape could stall fire recovery
A SEPARATION CREEK resident says the State Government’s new fire ratings for the coastal community are “worse than horrific” and could stop landowners rebuilding.
RED TAPE CUT: Colac Otway pledges 10-day turnaround for minor permits
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has pledged to cut the time it takes to approve planning applications and slash red tape.
Colac’s new cancer centre to be ready by March
WORKERS have started construction of a cancer treatment centre in Colac and hope to be finished in March next year.
Residents celebrate change to planning
OTWAYS landowners can celebrate a victory after the State Government’s introduction of new bushfire zone planning reforms cutting red tape to build homes.
Bluewater upgrade blowout
COLAC’S Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment could be up to $2 million over budget, forcing Colac Otway Shire Council to find extra cash.