Articles tagged: Colac Otway Shire Council
Elliminyt site opening soon
The Elliminyt Wetlands project is continuing to take shape, with civil construction complete and final landscaping and community amenities close to delivery.
Work to fix damaged road
Colac Otway Shire Council will undertake repair works on Birregura’s Halletts Lane following recent damage caused by increased traffic.
Childcare important but location matters: councillors
Colac Otway Shire councillors have shot down plans for an almost 100-place childcare centre on Colac’s Woods Street after neighbours raised concerns their street would be inundated with traffic and noise.
Asset policy opens
Colac Otway Shire Council is inviting residents and ratepayers to have their say on its draft asset management policy.
Council to vote on childcare centre
Colac Otway Shire Council officers are recommending councillors award planning approval for a proposed childcare centre on Colac’s Woods Street.
Have your say on road safety draft
Colac Otway Shire Council is calling on the region’s drivers, riders and walkers to provide feedback on its new Road Safety Strategy.
Birregurra roadworks scheduled to start
Road safety improvement works are set to begin this week on Birregurra’s Conns Lane.
Celebrating work of city’s nurses
Colac Otway Shire Council is celebrating its maternal and child health nurses for the vital support they provide to local families from birth through to early childhood.
Proponent revealed for youth club
The new tenant of the Colac Youth Club building has been officially revealed as Colac Area Health.
Gym, wellness centre plans main street site
A gym is planning to move into Colac’s main strip, with a planning application lodged with the council for a new fitness and wellness centre for a currently vacant Murray Street site.
Trio set for Canberra trip
Colac Otway Shire Council will send three of its councillors to a national local government conference in Canberra next month.
Residents’ priorities feature in proposal
Colac Otway residents can now have their say on the council’s draft 2026-27 budget.
Vote for COPACC’s future divides councillors
Colac Otway Shire councillors are going ahead with handing management of the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre to inter- national entertainment company IVG Global.
Council to vote on draft budget tomorrow
Colac Otway Shire Council is hoping to manage a “balanced budget” for the next financial year amid global and local impacts.
Works begin at Elliminyt reserve
Upgrades to Elliminyt’s Joiner Reserve are now underway.
Neighbours have say on childcare centre
Neighbours of a would-be childcare centre in Colac’s Woods Street say their already busy street won’t be able to cope with the increased traffic that will come with the facility.
Chamber, actors oppose lease
Locals representing Colac’s performing arts and small businesses have urged councillors to reconsider a proposal to lease the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre to a private operator.
Hands up for next Australia Day celebration
Colac Otway Shire Council is asking local community groups, clubs, businesses and not-for-profit organisations to put their hand up to host the 2027 Australia Day event.
Mixed views on COPACC lease
Colac Otway Shire Council will hear from the community before it makes a final call to lock in a lease with an international entertainment company set to take over operations at the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre.
Council receives full funding for Colac bike park
A long-awaited Colac bike park has received the all-important funding boost it needs to get off the ground.
Homemade jumps removed, safety reminder
Colac Otway Shire Council has issued a reminder to community members about the dangers of homemade bike jumps on public land, with the council removing newly-constructed unauthorised jumps at Joiner Reserve.
Reserve fix will kick off soon
The oval at Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve will be out of action for the start of the football and netball season, with a range of factors leading to the playing surface being deemed unsuitable.
Council aboard the GORRT train
Colac Otway Shire Council will ink a new two-year deal to be part of a coastal tourism body, with councillors green-lighting funding at their latest council meeting.
Council inks $2-million fuel scheme
Colac Otway Shire Council has secured a critical $2-million bulk fuel contract, which includes buying its own infrastructure.
