Articles tagged: Colac Otway Shire Council
Wetlands’ grand opening
Colac and district community members are invited to celebrate the completion of the Elliminyt Wetlands project.
Council commits to proactive ageing policy
Colac Otway Shire Council has officially endorsed the age-friendly declaration, committing to proactive planning for the shire’s ageing community.
Quarry planning to shake up limitations
A Birregurra quarry wants to scrap limits on how much rock it can dig up and its hourly allowance of truck movements, saying the changes could bring a boost to the local economy.
Safety upgrades set for Connor Street
Colac Otway Shire Council will begin works on road safety upgrades at a key Colac street next week.
Support for tourism campaign
Local governments across Victoria have thrown their support behind the Colac Otway Shire Council’s call for a dedicated State Government-funded advertising campaign designed to draw visitors back to the region’s most disaster-impacted towns.
FUNDING PLEA: Councils advocate for increased support amid challenges
Colac Otway Shire Council has joined representatives from local government organisations across Australia to call for an increase in Federal Government funding, warning local councils are struggling to remain financially viable.
Council gives green light to Irrewarra farming subdivision
Colac Otway Shire councillors have approved a subdivision in a farming zone, saying it will support appropriate housing on agricultural land.
Council rejects calls for advisory committee
Colac Otway Shire Council has ruled out calls to establish an LGBTIQA+ advisory committee, saying the proposal does not meet council policy requirements.
COST CRUNCH: Colac Otway adopts budget with $5.73 million deficit
Colac Otway Shire Council says a change to the 2026-27 budget papers resulting in a $5.73 million deficit isn’t all doom and gloom.
Council set to discuss Irrewarra subdivision
Colac Otway Shire Council officers have recommended rejecting a controversial subdivision permit, warning that creating a lifestyle lot from an Irrewarra farm would permanently fragment the region’s productive agricultural land.
Inspectors checking paths
Colac Otway Shire Council is advising Colac and district pedestrians to keep their eyes out for quad bikes on footpaths this month as the council conducts a comprehensive inspection of the shire’s footpaths.
Council ponders parking, loos
Colac Otway Shire Council says it will consider community feedback for the new Elliminyt Wetlands space, but has flagged that the project was primarily built for environmental stormwater management rather than recreation.
BOUNCE BACK: Council satisfaction improving after low-level years
Colac Otway Shire Council is continuing an upward trend of community satisfaction, new data shows.
Debris derails project
Colac Otway Shire Council has halted works at Colac’s newest public and affordable housing development due to trucks trekking clay and debris through surrounding streets.
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.
