Articles tagged: Colac Otway Shire Council
Landslip causes road to close indefinitely
Old Beech Forest Road has been closed indefinitely following a landslip triggered by last week’s wild weather.
INTERLUDE: Cinema to pause ahead of fresh start
Colac’s cinema is set to temporarily close for about six to eight weeks to prepare for new operators to take over management of the facility.
Council welcomes feedback on draft budget
Corangamite Shire residents have less than two weeks to provide feedback on the council’s draft 2026-27 budget.
Shire’s draft growth plan on agenda
A draft economic development framework is one of the key items on Colac Otway Shire Council’s monthly meeting agenda.
Intersection’s funding boost
Colac Otway Shire Council has made a successful bid to the State Government to secure funding to complete road safety upgrades at a notorious Elliminyt intersection.
Colac footpath facelift improves safety, look
Footpath renewal works at Colac’s Memorial Square are now underway.
Dog care plans at Barongarook
A proposed doggy daycare centre in Barongarook could see dogs boarding a daily bus from Grovedale for an excursion filled with running, play and socialisation before heading back home to their owners.
Soccer body backs city’s hub plans
Football Victoria have thrown their support behind plans for Colac’s first ever soccer hub, describing a draft plan for its development as a crucial investment in the sport’s future and the local community.
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.
