Corangamite Shire Council
$3-million budget turnaround
Corangamite Shire Council finished the financial year with a $6.87-million surplus, but councillors have warned against thinking the council is swimming in cash.
Facelifts for businesses
Twenty-two businesses across Corangamite Shire will have a facelift, which shire councillors hope will enhance their towns and draw tourists.
Council funds for innovation
Start-up equipment, internal building works, websites and energy efficiency upgrades are among the innovations that will benefit from Corangamite Shire Council’s Small Business Assistance Program.
Extra waste collection for Corangamite Shire
Kerbside bin collection times are changing to allow Corangamite Shire residents to get an early start on fire safety clean-ups.
$75,000 skate park upgrade ready
Cobden skaters and scooter riders are enjoying a shelter and seating at the town’s recently upgraded skate park.
Aged-care rebuild to cost $29 million
A proposed $29-million upgrade of a Camperdown aged-care facility would see a complete demolition of the existing building and inclusion of a gym, café and salon.
Home services face shake-up
Corangamite Shire Council is reviewing its home support services for seniors, amid major changes to programs nationally.
Plan for more Cobden housing
A new “visionary” plan is proposing to expand Cobden’s town boundaries to cater for huge housing demand in the area.