Colac Botanic Gardens
Plan to ‘nudge’ bats in gardens on hold
An update to the grey headed flying fox management plan remains on hold, after the item was again withdrawn from the Colac Otway Shire Council agenda on Wednesday.
Track removal disappointment
Colac Fire Brigade captain Daniel Williams has expressed his disappointment in councillors supporting the removal of the running track on the foreshore under the adopted Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
More space for events at city’s ‘crown jewel’
A proposed car park has been scrapped so there can be more space for events at the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Councillors to consider new ‘nudging’ permit
An estimated record 10,000 flying foxes called the Colac Botanic Gardens home in January, but Colac Otway Shire Council will consider continuing its ‘nudging’ program.
News in Brief
The latest news in brief including trees cut down in the Colac Botanic Gardens, unauthorised work at a Birregurra property
Community responds to plan
Controversy over the relocation of the CFA’s running track, better toilets, a push to keep the garden fence and concerns regarding the event space – that’s the community feedback on the Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
Council to hear feedback on botanic gardens
Fourteen community members will share their thoughts about the council’s Colac Botanic Gardens draft master plan this week.