Building
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.
Otways building might resume
WANNON Water says it is exploring financial support to develop plans that could restart building in Otways towns in less than a year.
Otways building at standstill
NEW home construction will remain at a standstill across the Otways until authorities change state laws or install a network of sewers.
‘Pathetic’ process angers home builders
A COLAC district landowner says authorities have been “pathetic” in their handling of a process that’s blocking building in the Otways.
MP wants balanced outcome
STATE MP Terry Mulder says he wants to see a “balanced outcome” for the former Colac High School site.
State won’t donate school site
THE State Government plans to sell the former Colac High School, rejecting a campaign to donate the site to the community.
Earthship landing at Apollo Bay
AN environmentally friendly “Earthship” is on its way to landing in an Apollo Bay hillside.