Articles tagged: Footpaths
Praise for concrete solution
A community campaign for a concrete footpath in Elliminyt has paid off, with Colac Otway Shire Council overturning its decision for a gravel path.
Concrete path solution proposed
Ruby Court residents hope the council will accept their proposal to manage the construction of a concrete footpath that would be $9000 cheaper than the council’s gravel path proposal.
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.
Council adjusts budgets for its projects
Bicycle and walking paths at Apollo Bay have received a $200,000 boost, after other projects in the region came in under budget.
Council to lobby for Skenes Creek trail amid safety concerns
Civic leaders are pushing for governments to re-commit to a cancelled path between Skenes Creek and Apollo Bay, amid fears walkers and cyclists are risking their lives.
Praise for police who helped after fall
Colac police officers have gone above and beyond their call of duty to help an elderly woman after she fell in a Colac street, and she wants to say thanks.
Residents pay for new path
A new footpath at Timboon will source funding from property owners and the Corangamite Shire Council.
Camperdown path payment for residents
Residents of a Camperdown street will foot part of the bill for a new footpath.
Ready to pound pavement
Residents of Elliminyt’s Tulloh Street can get to school more safely after the completion of a new footpath.
Bay cleaning to continue despite vote
Footpaths in central Apollo Bay should still get two hard cleans a year, despite Colac Otway Shire councillors voting against a move to officially request the cleans.
Lack of footpaths causing concerns
An Elliminyt’s woman discovery that she and her neighbours will have to pay for their own footpath has exposed problems with footpath planning decisions.
