Colac Otway Shire Council

  • Speed frustration for residents

    A proposal to install speed humps on Colac’s Alexander Street to address hoon concerns must wait for at least another year.

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  • Historic tree can be cut

    Colac Otway Shire Council says trees deemed dangerous on private land can be removed without a planning permit.

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  • Colac reserve is region’s best sports ground

    It’s official. Colac’s Central Reserve is the best football and netball facility in the Geelong region, and could be in line to host more major sports events.

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  • Ready to pound pavement

    Residents of Elliminyt’s Tulloh Street can get to school more safely after the completion of a new footpath.

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  • Affordable rental plan for council-owned estate

    Developers interested in council-owned land in Colac’s Bruce Street would have to guarantee 15 per cent of the site for affordable rentals under a council proposal.

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  • Big hopes for new velodrome

    The Colac Cycling Club is on track to attract new members to the club with a new purpose-built velodrome.

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  • PUT IN A GRANNY FLAT: Council encourages landowners to build in back yards

    More granny flats and bungalows could help with Colac’s housing crunch, and Colac Otway Shire Council will write to owners of vacant properties in a bid to speed up supply.

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  • Housing and roads on State Budget wishlist

    Colac’s State MP Richard Riordan is concerned that the Colac district could miss out on funding for key projects as the Victorian Government grapples with a rising debt bill.

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