Articles tagged: Colac Otway Shire Council
Housing plan back on agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council will once again take a stance against a proposed social and affordable housing development in Colac’s Pound Road.
Propose public artworks
Colac Otway Shire Council is calling for creatives to put forward public art proposals for the shire.
Parking hurdle for proposed Bay gym
An Apollo Bay business owner says his proposed gym would get young people off the streets, learn new skills and stay out of trouble.
Boost to shire’s public spaces
New foreshore furniture, Colac fountain renovations and Apollo Bay road resurfacing are some of the projects Colac Otway Shire Council is delivering to enhance the shire’s public spaces.
Council seeking recreation experiences
Colac Otway clubs and women in sport are invited to share their experience of recreation in the region.
Shouldn’t have to wait: council
Colac Otway Shire Council says it should not need a cultural heritage permit for minor routine safety works on a key rural road.
Waterway is set for restoration
Colac district community members have joined in on the journey to restore Barongarook Creek.
Council road grant hopes
Colac Otway Shire Council is hoping to get funding for three road safety projects including an upgrade to a notorious Elliminyt intersection.
14-DAY STAYS: Meredith Park camping limited to fortnight
Camping will remain at Meredith Park but there will be a limit of 14 days for campers.
Separate cat curfews and review for on-leash areas
Colac Otway cats are set to be divided under a plan for separate curfews, which will apply depending on when the feline was first registered.
Mapping impacts ‘second city’
Changes to national flood regulations have ruled out potential housing development sites in Colac’s Deans Creek area, shifting the focus for a $1-million precinct plan.
Farm effort shows spirit of Colac
Twenty-four hours of work, more than 500 people and almost 100 garden beds stretching more than two kilometres.
Council to discuss updated animal plan
Colac Otway Shire Council officers are recommending the council go ahead with a 24-hour cat curfew, despite pleas from district cat owners.
MEREDITH FEE: Camping could remain, but new cost for free park
Colac’s Meredith Park would remain an overnight camping destination, but a “modest overnight booking fee” could be introduced to balance the costs with maintaining and improving facilities.
Leadership unchanged, mayor’s fourth term
Colac Otway Shire Council has remained consistent in its leadership, re-electing councillors Jason Schram and Phil Howard to their mayoral positions.
Last chance to point to our local legends
Colac Otway community members have one week left to shine a spotlight on community champions who make the shire a great place to live.
Meeting for the next mayor
Colac Otway Shire Council will meet tomorrow to elect its next mayor and potentially deputy mayor.
New council marks first year
It’s been just over 12 months since Colac Otway Shire’s new team of councillors took up their roles. The Colac Herald’s Naomi Newcombe has spoken with councillors over the past two weeks to hear how they feel the first year has gone.
Proposed Central turf unlikely
Colac Otway Shire Council says there are no current plans to return a turf wicket to Central Reserve.
Advocates welcome road’s work approval
Critical repair works could begin on a key rural road at Glenaire within weeks after receiving approval from Traditional Owners.
Colac Otway’s money man now director at Corangamite
Colac Otway Shire’s former financial services manager has found a new role at a neighbouring council.
Lake loop could cost $46.1 million
A 30.5-kilometre shared walking and cycling path around Lake Colac could cost between $29.5 and $46.1 million, depending on the route it takes around the eastern side of the lake.
Big housing backflip
Community leaders have slammed state officials for reneging on a plan to spread proposed social housing across the city.
Councillors divided on question time debate
Colac Otway Shire Council has tweaked its public meeting rules, with debate focused on public question time as the tie-breaking vote.
