Colac Otway Shire Council
Push for government to fix council funding
Colac Otway Shire Council has told the State Government that council funding needs a shake-up to take financial pressures off councils.
Council wants bypass inquiry
Colac civic leaders want to know the economic and social impact of a Colac bypass, before any push to move the Princes Highway.
Jury guides Colac growth
A “jury” of Colac residents will help Colac Otway Shire Council plan for Colac’s residential growth.
Scooter users facing risks
RoadSafe Otway will encourage Colac Otway Shire Council to make footpath access safer and easier for Colac’s motorised-scooter users, after hearing concerns at an education day this week.
Public gets a share of high school site
The Colac community can celebrate a “win”, with the State Government confirming it will give part of the former Colac High School site to Colac Otway Shire Council.
Path will benefit children
Pedestrians, including school students, will have a safer walk between Elliminyt and Colac thanks to a council decision to fund an upgrade of Queen Street.
Council fighting to save Geelong coach service
Colac Otway Shire Council’s mayor is calling on the community to join a campaign to save a vital bus service between Geelong and Colac.
Council plans to fix eroded creek banks
A geotechnical engineer and waterway authorities are helping Colac Otway Shire Council develop a long-term plan to restore the flood-damaged banks of Colac’s Barongarook Creek.