Colac Otway Shire Council
News in Brief
The latest news in brief including trees cut down in the Colac Botanic Gardens, unauthorised work at a Birregurra property
Future rural land plans
Plans for a four-lot subdivision in Cororooke have crossed Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.
Community responds to plan
Controversy over the relocation of the CFA’s running track, better toilets, a push to keep the garden fence and concerns regarding the event space – that’s the community feedback on the Colac Otway Shire Council’s draft Colac Botanic Gardens master plan.
Colac housing plan seeks council approval
Colac’s Gravesend Street could get three brand news houses including two two-storey houses, under a proposal from developers.
Long-awaited Birre street fix to start soon
A long-awaited road reconstruction in Birregurra should be completed by the end of November.
Anger at $83K gravel path plan
Colac Otway Shire Council intends to spend $83,000 to replace less than 300 metres of asphalt footpath with gravel in Elliminyt’s Ruby Court, despite residents’ opposition.
Councillor keen to continue work
Current Colac Otway Shire councillor Chris Potter says there’s still plenty for him to do in the shire and he’s definitely up for the task as he seeks re-election.
Young snappers’ time to shine
It’s time to start snapping Colac Otway youth, with the council’s photography competition now open.