Colac Otway Shire Council
Main street congestion talks
Concerned residents have met with roads authorities to discuss concerns with rising congestion in Colac’s Murray Street near the new 7-Eleven petrol station.
Millions flowing for road works
Upgrades worth $3 million to improve Apollo Bay roads are due to finish by mid-year.
Rain delays bridge construction job
Colac’s Forest Street bridge upgrade will finish later than planned after a wet January.
Warning about strip dumping
Colac Otway residents could face a fine if they dump unwanted furniture and other items on their nature strips.
Common thread for three mayors
With Colac Otway Shire recently electing Kate Hanson as new mayor , the Colac Herald’s Greta Lannen caught up with Cr Hanson and the shire’s previous female mayors, Lyn Russell and Helen Paatsch, to discuss their time on council and experiences as mayor.
Dining ‘parklets’ open at Apollo Bay
Central Apollo Bay has transformed, with timber structures creating new outdoor dining spaces in the main street.
State scraps extra dining permits
Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s decision to waive its permit requirements for outdoor dining.
Council approves outdoor dining permits
Colac Otway Shire Council has already issued outdoor dining permits for businesses to meet COVID guidelines and is encouraging more to apply.