Colac Otway Shire Council
Councillors unanimous in opposing Apollo Bay resort
A $70-million tourist resort proposed for Apollo Bay will go to an independent planning panel without the support of Colac Otway Shire Council, following a unanimous vote this week.
Resort developer unveils sponsorship package
The developer of a proposed tourist resort at Apollo Bay has pledged up to $8 million to local community initiatives if his project gets the green light.
Council quarry appeal queried
A frustrated landowner has asked why Colac Otway Shire Council is spending ratepayers’ money on taking a business to a tribunal instead of going to the State Government to resolve an issue.
Council to seek feedback on amphitheatre proposal
The community will have an opportunity to have its say on the idea of an amphitheatre in Colac after a close council vote on the proposal.
Council limited with look
Colac Otway Shire Council wants the entrances to Colac to look attractive, but it has limited options to make improvements at Colac’s eastern outskirts.
Council prepares Supreme Court action over Bluewater
A three-way court case between Colac Otway Shire Council and the architects and builders of Colac’s Bluewater stadium looms, with the council preparing to lodge Supreme Court papers.
Objector blockades street
Initial work on $1.4-million landslip stabilisation project at Separation Creek is at a standstill, with a resident placing a gate across a section of a road to block access to contractors.
Community calls for more funding
Almost 1200 people have supported an old Beechy Rail Trial campaign calling for more funding to make sure the asset remains a viable tourist attraction.
